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Market blast in north Syria kills at least 9, wounds dozens

A Syrian opposition war monitor and a paramedic group say a rocket attack on a crowded market in a town held by Turkey-backed opposition fighters killed at least nine people and wounded dozens

The Independent UK

Syrian refugee to open new ice cream shop in Enniskillen

The 20-year-old fled the war-torn country with his family in 2012

Belfast Live

Civilians killed in northern Syria marketplace missile attack

The opposition’s Syrian Civil Defence, also known as White Helmets, said five children were among those killed.

Al Jazeera

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North Syria Violence Kills 19 Civilians

At least 19 civilians were killed during two separate incidents in the latest flare-up of violence along Syria's northern border with Türkiye, a war monitor said on Friday. The bloodshed comes against a backdrop of increased tensions pitting Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces backed by the regime against Turkish forces and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

At least nine killed in shelling on north Syria market, rescuers say

Nine people were killed including at least five children in a rocket attack on a market in the northern Syrian city of Al-Bab on Friday, according to emergency responders working in rebel-held areas.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan does not rule out dialogue with Syria

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said he can never rule out dialogue and diplomacy with Syria, a neighbouring country in which it has carried out several incursions in recent years, according to a transcript of his comments to reporters.

Reuters

Ankara, Damascus Demand Opening Communication Channels

Ankara and Damascus have exchanged demands for reopening contact channels and normalizing ties, according to Turkish sources. Turkey's pro-government newspaper “Turkiye” has alleged that Assad has five demands from Ankara, and that the Turkish government requires the Syrian regime to “completely clear” the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) from its…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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ISIS ‘Beatle’ Faces Life Sentence for Us Hostage Deaths

A member of the notorious ISIS kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles," is to be sentenced in a US court on Friday for the deaths of four American hostages in Syria. El Shafee Elsheikh, 34, faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison after being convicted in Alexandria, Virginia, in…

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Lebanon: Dispute over Powers to Handle Refugees' Return Erupts between Ministers

Dispute over the jurisdictions to handle Lebanon’s problematic file of the return of Syrian refugees erupted on Thursday between caretaker Minister of Social Affairs Hector Hajjar and caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine. During a meeting chaired by outgoing Prime Minister Najib Mikati to handle the return of Syrian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What happened to Yusuf – and all children left behind after IS siege?

Family of missing Australian boy share their doomed efforts to bring him home

The Guardian - UK

Ship That Ukraine Alleges Has Stolen Grain Likely off Syria

A Russian cargo ship that Ukraine alleges holds stolen grain from territory seized by Moscow appears to have reached the Syrian port of Tartus, according to satellite images analyzed Thursday by The Associated Press. The arrival of the SV Konstantin marks just the latest shipment of Ukrainian grain — whether…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ship that Ukraine alleges has stolen grain likely off Syria

A Russian cargo ship that Ukraine alleges holds stolen grain from territory seized by Moscow amid the war there appears to have reached the Syrian port of Tartus

The Independent UK

Syrian Actress Antoinette Najeeb Passes Away

Renowned Syrian Actress Antoinette Najeeb passed away on Wednesday, at the age of 92, after a long career and a rich contribution to dozens of series, plays and films. The Artists Syndicate of Damascus announced her death, while actors and social media influencers shared the news with expressions of condolences.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Canada Minister: Not Safe Yet for Syrian Refugees to Go Home

Syria is not safe yet for millions of refugees to start going back home, a Canadian minister cautioned during a visit to Lebanon on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Mehmet Oz responds to crudités shopping video

The Independent UK

Canada minister: Not safe yet for Syrian refugees to go home

A Canadian minister has warned during a visit to Lebanon that Syria is not yet safe for millions of refugees to start going back home

Al Jazeera

Syria denies holding US journalist Austin Tice captive

Syria has denied kidnapping or keeping captive US journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared a 10 years ago near Damascus.

Reuters

Spiralling fuel costs hit Damascus drivers

Damascus minibus driver Khaled al-Hassi remembers a time when he could fill his tank with cheap fuel to drive passengers across the Syrian capital and take home enough money for food, drink and a comfortable life.

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The Independent UK

Syria denies holding US journalist Austin Tice hostage as Biden demands his release

President marked 10th anniversary of disappearance by calling for Austin Tice to be returned home

The Guardian - UK

Greece finally aids refugees stranded on scorpion and snake-infested islet

Five-year-old child reportedly died of scorpion sting after nearly 40 Syrians spent a month marooned between Greece and Turkey

Reuters

Syria denies kidnapping or holding U.S. journalist missing for 10 years

Syria's government on Wednesday denied kidnapping or holding a U.S. journalist who disappeared a decade ago, a week after President Joe Biden demanded that Damascus let him go home.

The Independent UK

Syria denies it is holding American journalist Austin Tice

Syria has denied it is holding U.S. journalist Austin Tice or other Americans, a week after President Joe Biden accused the Syrian government of holding him

Al Jazeera

‘No hope’: Suicides on the rise in northwestern Syria

Continuing war and lack of opportunities and hope drive some in opposition-held areas of Syria to take their own lives.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syria Denies It Is Holding American Journalist Austin Tice

Syria denied on Wednesday it is holding US journalist Austin Tice or other Americans after President Joe Biden accused the Syrian government of detaining him. The Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Damascus “denies it had kidnapped or is holding any American citizen on its territories.” Biden’s comments…

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Damascus Announces Establishing Syrian-Iraqi Business Council

The Syrian Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade issued a decision on Tuesday to establish the Syrian-Iraqi Business Council. The Ministry designated Mohamed Nasser al-Sawwah as the President of the Council and Ziad Aubrey as a vice-chairman from the Syrian side. According to a Ministry statement, the Council aims to…

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