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Syrian rebels advance into Damascus, claiming they seized control of the capital
Rebel fighters claimed they captured the Syrian capital of Damascus early Sunday as government forces loyal to the country's ...
Deception and betrayal: Inside the final days of the Assad regime
Syrians who remained loyal to him through years of civil war fume that he left without a word. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Ancient Syrian Synagogue Opens to Tiny Jewish Community
In the Jobar suburb of Damascus, the ancient Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue, one of the world's oldest, stands partially in ruins ...
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Visiting the market in the old city of Damascus, once inaccessible to many Syrians
A visit to the souk in the old city in the Syrian capital of Damascus tell us a lot about the state of the country's current economy. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent ...
Syria’s dwindling Jewish community can visit one of the world’s oldest synagogues again
Syria's civil war left one of the world's oldest synagogues partially destroyed. Now Syria's handful of remaining Jews are ...
From Stone Age to American-themed bars; Damascus embraces change as alcohol flows and men and women dance together
These establishments offer an array of international drinks and cuisine, creating an atmosphere that encourages mingling and ...
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Syrian rebels claim they have seized Damascus; Assad reportedly flees capital
The rebels' claim would open a new chapter in the 13-year-long civil war that has ravaged the ancient land. "We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," Hassan Abdul ...
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Visiting the market in the old city of Damascus, once inaccessible to many Syrians
Others have brought a sense of relief and joy. That was evident at the Al-Hamidiyah market in the heart of the old city of Damascus. It was once inaccessible to many Syrians. NPR's Hadeel Al ...