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To rebuild from war, Syrian firefighters work to rebuild trust — in each other
They were on opposite sides during Syria's civil war and now must do lifesaving work together. A makeshift brick wall divides ...
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Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'
The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that ...
Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
A U.S. envoy says that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces after the ...
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Fears of a Christian Exodus after Syria’s Deadly Church Bombing
Since the church bombing, some Christians have been afraid to meet for church. A group of Kurdish Christians who are ...
A church bombing leads Syria’s Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain
Last month's deadly church bombing outside Syria's capital is raising fears among the country's minority Christians. Some are ...
Trump’s push for Israel-Syria peace gets major backing as activist brings message to Jerusalem
Syrian activist relays discussion with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa about his interest in peace deal with Israel, but ...
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Sharaa reportedly mulls action against Lebanon over Syrian prisoners
Reports that Syria's interim president is threatening action over thousands of Syrians still held in Lebanese prisons have ...
After Decades as Enemies, Syria and Israel Now Share a Common Foe
The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ...
Fact Check: Image does not show Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa meeting Israel’s Netanyahu
A parody news account shared a fabricated image of Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa meeting with Israeli Prime ...
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Syria, Kurd merger still up in air
A U.S. envoy said Wednesday that Syria's central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces ...
Greetings from Damascus, Syria, where a crowded bar welcomed post-Assad revelers
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
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Syrian Rebels Say They Have Freed Damascus From Assad
Syrian rebels said they had freed the capital Damascus from President Bashar al-Assad early on Sunday after a week of stunning military advances against his forces. “We declare the city of ...