Thousands of Yazidis missing, captive, 2 years after ‘genocide’ start: UN
UNITED NATIONS: Thousands of Yazidis are being held captive by Islamic State in Syria where… Read More
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Syria
Toxic gas dropped on Syrian town where Russian chopper shot down
BEIRUT , LEBANON: A Syrian rescue service operating in rebel-held territory said on Tuesday a… Read More
9 years ago
Kerry calls on Russia, Assad to ‘restrain’ from offensive strikes
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES: US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday urged Russia to "restrain"… Read More
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5 killed as Russian military chopper shot down in Syria
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: All five people on board a Russian military helicopter that was shot down… Read More
9 years ago
Islamic State calls on members to carry out jihad in Russia
So-called Islamic State called on its group members to carry out war in Russia in… Read More
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From horrors of war to Olympics, refugees ready for Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO: If bravery was an Olympic sport, the 10 athletes who make up… Read More
9 years ago
Syria Nusra Front leader claims to cut ties with Al-Qaeda
BEIRUT, LEBANON: The Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda, Al-Nusra Front said on Thursday it was breaking… Read More
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US-led coalition raids kill 15 civilians in Syria: monitor
BEIRUT: At least 15 civilians were killed and dozens wounded in air strikes by a… Read More
9 years ago
German police raid mosque and apartments in crackdown on Salafists
BERLIN, GERMANY: Police have searched a mosque and eight apartments in Hildesheim that are believed… Read More
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Assad offers amnesty to Syria rebels who surrender
DAMASCUS, SYRIA: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday offered an amnesty to armed rebels battling… Read More
9 years ago
Thousands of children detained in security clampdowns: HRW
UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES: Thousands of children have been detained and many tortured during security… Read More
9 years ago
Massive bomb attack kills 44 in Syria
QAMISHLI: At least 44 people were killed and dozens injured on Wednesday in the deadliest… Read More
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Air raids hit four hospitals in Syria’s Aleppo
BEIRUT: Air raids have hit four makeshift hospitals in Syria's battered Aleppo city, doctors said… Read More
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Syrian children hold Pokemon pictures to depict their plight
BEIRUT: A sad-eyed Pikachu Pokemon Go character sits amidst the rubble on a Syrian street,… Read More
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Pakistan one of the world’s largest hosts for refugees: Oxfam
ISLAMABAD: With limited resources and growing terrorism on its own soil, Pakistan still hosts the… Read More
9 years ago
Canadian priest charged for stealing $500,000 from Syrian refugees
MONTREAL: A Canadian priest was charged this week for stealing more than half a million… Read More
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Syria army presses Aleppo offensive despite truce extension
DAMASCUS: Syria's army has extended a nationwide truce for another three days, but continued to… Read More
9 years ago
US reporter killed in Syria targeted by regime: lawsuit
WASHINGTON: The Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad targeted and killed US reporter Marie Colvin in… Read More
9 years ago
NATO to use surveillance planes against Islamic State
WARSAW: NATO leaders agreed to deploy sophisticated surveillance aircraft to support the US-led fight against the… Read More
9 years ago
Global Eid 2016 celebrations in pictures
Happy Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month… Read More
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