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Qatar to Reopen Embassy in Damascus
Qatar’s foreign ministry declared Sunday that its embassy in Damascus will reopen this week, signaling the reestablishment of…
White House Moves Closer to Supporting Syrian Government
The Biden administration continued to signal this week it might recognize the rebel-led government that overthrew the Syrian…
New Syrian Government Will Pursue Former Regime Officials Who Persecuted Dissidents
The head of the Syrian insurgent group responsible for toppling the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad declared on Wednesday…
Kremlin in Contact with Syrian Rebel Leaders Over Status of Russian Military Bases: Report
The Russian government has established contact with the Syrian rebel groups responsible for ousting Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship on…
Iranian Singer Under Investigation for Unveiled Performance on YouTube
The broadcast received over 700,000 views.
United Nations General Assembly Demands Gaza Ceasefire
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate cessation of Israel’s military…
Insurgent Leader to Dissolve Syria’s Security Forces: Report
Syria’s interim administration is preparing to disband the national security forces of ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, according to…
Chemical Weapons Convention Officials to Meet in The Hague Over Syrian Inventories
The intergovernmental organization tasked with enforcing the Chemical Weapons Convention will convene an urgent session at its headquarters…
Court Orders CIA Employee Accused of Leaking Israeli Attack Plans to Pre-Trial Detention
A Central Intelligence Agency analyst accused of leaking classified materials about Israel’s preparations for October’s attack on the…
Syrian Opposition Forces Name Interim Government Leader
Syria's newly appointed interim leader officially assumed control of the country's transitional authority on Tuesday, just days after…