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With the latest injection, total US support since the start of the crisis will reach more than $12 billion.
Comment: As we hear testimony on the extent of Assad's murderous apparatus, we must remember that these are crimes not just of past, but the present too, writes Sam Hamad.
Iran to re-build Syrian air defences after Israeli strikes
The commander of Iran’s Aerospace Force said that Tehran was 'ready' to export arms as soon as a conventional arms embargo was lifted.
Eastern Libyan forces claim IS leader killed in raid
The IS self-declared 'emirate' in Libya, fell to government forces in 2016.
Syrians no safer despite decrease in violence, UN says
Despite a reduction in violence, Syrians remain subject to 'gross' human rights violations, a UN commission has said.
Russia's influence in Iraq: A challenge for the US
Russia is making inroads into the Middle East at the expense of US power.
Coronavirus crisis mounting in refugee camps
Covid-19 cases in refugee camps across the Middle East have spiked in the last month.
Dozens dead in IS, govt clashes in Syria's Raqqa
At least 28 fighters were killed in clashes between Syria pro-regime forces and Islamic State militants in the northern province of ...
Lebanon's president renews calls for return of Syrian refugees
In a UN address marking its 75th anniversary, Aoun said his country can no longer afford to host Syrian refugees.
Turkey accused EU of 'bias' for sanctioning maritime firm
The EU made the 'wrong decision' by imposing sanctions on a Turkish firm.
Damascus slams Dutch legal action on rights record
The Syrian government is being pulled up by the Dutch government on alleged human rights abuses.
Dutch government seeks to hold Syria accountable for torture
The Syrian government, headed by Bashar al Assad is being held responsible for 'gross human rights violations'.
Netherlands prepares human rights violations case against Syria
The Netherlands is preparing a case against Syria's government over human rights violations at the UN's highest court.
UN warns of possible 'war crimes' in Turkish-controlled Syria
Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said the situation in areas of northern Syria controlled by ...
Syria Insight: Cautious hope for change with constitution talks
A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad could point to fundamental changes in the ...
The Iraq Report: US drawdown will embolden Iran's proxies
Iran-backed militias will feel emboldened by a reduction of capable enemies on their doorstep, and could seek to expand their power and influence even further.
Kabul US Embassy warns of extremist attacks against women
The US warning comes as the Taliban and government-appointed negotiators are sitting together for the first time to try to find a peaceful end ...
Syria blames US for harsh fuel crisis
The Assad regime blames fresh sanctions imposed by Washington earlier this year for the worsening fuel crisis.
Syria calls US 'rogue state' over Assad 'assassination plan'
The Assad regime likened the US to a 'terrorist group' after Trump said he had suggested assassinating the Syrian dictator in 2017.
Ireland's growing influence in the Middle East
Unburdened by the colonial legacies dogging other countries in Western Europe, Ireland has received a warm reception in the Arab world.
US: Helicopter makes emergency landing in Syria, no injuries
A US-led coalition helicopter made an emergency landing on Tuesday morning.
Syrian gravedigger reveals details of 'Nazi-like' regime mass killings
A former gravedigger has given a German court horrifying details about the burial of tens of thousands of Assad regime torture victims in mass ...
Greek government accuses refugees of 'burning' Moria camp
Greece accused migrants of deliberately burning their overcrowded camp last week on Lesbos island, where hundreds reluctantly moved to a new ...
Hezbollah pondering withdrawal from Syria, Lebanese political ally reveals
Iran-backed Hezbollah may pull deployed in Syria, the FPM leader said.
Tensions between Greece and Turkey have ignited a geopolitical storm in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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