Syrian transport ministry on Saturday said it had been informed of the ‘decision to postpone the trip of two Iraqi Airways planes today… until further notice’
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Syrian businessman linked to Assad arrested in Kuwait
Mazen al-Tarazi is reportedly a long-term resident of Kuwait and owns a publishing and advertising firm
Bashar al-Assad
Video: Returning to Idlib – One Syrian’s story
Muaz left Syria for Europe after being injured in an air strike. Now he’s risking his life back home in Idlib after returning to the city destroyed by war.
Bashar al-Assad
In pictures: Latest bomb attacks leaves over 30,000 displaced in Syria’s Idlib province
Violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 30,000 people this month alone, the United Nations said Monday, warning that a looming assault could create the century’s “worst humanitarian catastrophe”. President Bashar al-Assad has now set his sights on Idlib, and his forces have stepped up bombardment of the densely populated province since the beginning of the month.
Helsinki
In pictures: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump meet in Helsinki
The US and Russian president’s came out of their meeting in Helsinki Monday expressing desire for a fresh start between the world’s leading nuclear powers and more talk on global challenges, after discussing an array of issues from Syria, Ukraine and China to trade tariffs and the size of their nuclear arsenals.
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In pictures: Thousands of displaced Syrians were heading home after ceasefire deal
Under the agreement announced Friday after talks between rebels and regime ally Moscow, opposition fighters will hand over territory in the southern province of Daraa near the Jordanian border.
2018 FIFA World Cup
Syria groups urge Russia to push ‘World Cup ceasefire’
Campaign was launched with a video highlighting the suffering of Syrians since the previous World Cup in 2014
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Video: Culture centre teaches Syrian heritage to kids
The turmoil of war has displaced many young Syrians, cutting them off from their cultural identity. A centre in Jordan hopes to change that, taking Syrian and Jordanian children to ancient archaeological sites – to teach them about their shared heritage.
humanitarian aid
UAE pledges further $60m to Syrian aid efforts
Mariam Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Food Security, announces move at Brussels conference
Adel al-Jubeir
Saudi Arabia renews offer to deploy troops to Syria
Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir says in discussions with the United States
Donald Trump
US, France, Britain launch strikes on Syria
Explosions heard in the Syrian capital Damascus, signalling a new chapter in a brutal seven-year-old civil war
ISIL
Tillerson heads to Middle East amid new Syria carnage
Secretary of State will visit Cairo, Kuwait City, Amman, Beirut and Ankara
Damascus
Video: Syrian displaced mobile mechanic builds new life
More than six million people have been internally displaced by the war in Syria, but once they leave their homes and possessions behind, they still have to find some way to earn a living.
Civil war
Videos: Schools in northern Syria reopen their doors
450 schools in northern Syria reopened their doors after repairs. They received support from the Turkish government and aid agencies. 1.7 millions Syrian students are out of school since civil war began in 2011.