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Cyprus calls for EU rethink on Syria migration as refugee numbers rise

Nicosia (Reuters) - As record numbers of Syrian refugees...

Jordan says one soldier, several drug dealers killed in Syria border clash

Amman (Reuters) - The Jordanian army said on Tuesday...

Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired near Damascus

(Reuters) - Syria's army said its air defence shot...

Israeli drone strike in Syria killed three Hezbollah members – sources

Beirut (Reuters) - Three members of the Iran-backed Lebanese...

Analysis: Qatar takes diplomatic back seat as Saudi flexes political muscle

Doha (Reuters) - The Arab League's welcoming back of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad into its ranks highlights how far behind Qatar has fallen in its bid...

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for regional summit, sealing his return to the Arab fold

Jeddah (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived on Thursday in Saudi Arabia to attend a regional summit that is expected to seal Syria’s...

Arab League head welcomes Syria back into the bloc

Dubai (Reuters) - Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed Syria back into the bloc on Wednesday, as Arab foreign ministers gathered for...

Arab foreign ministers welcome Syria’s return to the Arab League ahead of Jeddah summit

Beirut (AP) — Arab foreign ministers Wednesday in Saudi Arabia welcomed back Syria to the Arab League and called for a cease-fire in conflict-hit...

Japan grants Syria $14.3M but has no intentions to reopen embassy

Tokyo — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that Tokyo would donate $14.3 million (JPY1.9 billion) in help to Syria, at a news conference...

Jordan says one soldier, several drug dealers killed in Syria border clash

Amman (Reuters) - The Jordanian army said on Tuesday...

Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired near Damascus

(Reuters) - Syria's army said its air defence shot...

Dutch arrest Syrian accused of torture and sexual violence against Syrians

Amsterdam (Reuters) - Dutch authorities on Friday arrested a...

Israeli drone strike in Syria killed three Hezbollah members – sources

Beirut (Reuters) - Three members of the Iran-backed Lebanese...