Hope turns to regret among Syrians returning home from Turkey
Sheikh's excitement at returning to his homeland from neighbouring Turkey after the fall of Bashar al-Assad has turned to ...
New evidence suggests Funerary Palaces in the southern Levant originated in the north
A study published by Dr Holly Winter in the journal Levant investigated the potential origin of Funerary Palaces in the ...
Thin leaves and strong roots gain ground in response to climate change
A recent study published in the Journal of Ecology, led by the UAB and CREAF, analyzes 25 years of evolution of 445,000 trees ...
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Snubbed in Syria, Russia Now Makes a Move on Syrian Oil
Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's new government is inviting investment in its oil and gas sector. The U.S.
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Despite dwindling numbers, the last Jews of Syria stay connected to their roots in the country
After the exodus of most Syrian Jews, a few remain in the country they have called home for centuries. The New Arab finds out ...
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Returning Syrians filled with hope despite the challenges ahead
On a visit to Syria and its neighbours, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi meets families heading home and says more support is vital to ensure returns are a success. More than 235,000 ...
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At least 15 killed in car bomb explosion in northern Syria
At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a car bomb exploded in the outskirts of a northern Syrian city, ...
In Aleppo’s Ruins, Vigilantes Help Syria’s New Rulers Keep the Peace
The Islamist former insurgents now in charge need to build popular support and demonstrate rule of law. And they’re finding ...
Ancient alphabetic writing unearthed by UC Santa Cruz professor remains a mystery
While still a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, UC Santa Cruz professor Elaine Sullivan unearthed ancient ...
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Syrian revolutionary describes his vision for rebuilding after 13 years of civil war
As Syria recovers from 13 years of civil war and five decades under the Assad regime, its citizens face the daunting task of ...
A new Syrian government struggles to reset its corrupt, besieged economy
To understand the shakedown empire that was once Syria under former President Bashar Assad, consider the notorious Al-Khatib prison and torture center.