‘Pray for us. They’ve arrived’: How Syria descended into revenge bloodshed
The cries for revenge reached fever pitch on March 6. Dozens of messages posted by various armed factions on social media, ...
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Syria Celebrates First Anniversary of Freedom from Assad's Rule
Syrians took to the streets to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the civil war, celebrating the first year without Bashar ...
19th-century Megillat Esther linked to Gaza's Jewish community up for auction in Jerusalem
An ancient Megillat Esther scroll dating back to the 19th century, bearing rare stamps from the community of Gaza expatriates ...
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Aleppo priest calls for prayer, aid to face Syria’s challenges with ‘strong faith and hope’
Many of the of Christians who have lost their lives lost them because of their geographical location, not their religion. But ...
The best beach hotels in Dubrovink, for rooms with views along the rocky coastline
While pebbly and rocky beaches are more common than sandy stretches in Dubrovnik, these hotels show off the best coastal ...
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Excavation in Jerash uncovers Islamic-Period mint, insights into city's economics
Scholars involved in excavation of Jerash, ancient Gerasa, discovered an Islamic-period mint in the city. Copper coins were issued in both a pre-reform and post-reform series."This seemingly ...
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Review: This tiny South Bay bistro is the antidote to L.A.’s trendy, overpriced wine bars
With haute cuisine and polished service, Hermosa Beach’s Vin Folk offers diners a taste of fine dining—minus the sky-high ...
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Syria emergency
Across Syria, as part of the inter-agency response, UNHCR is tracking displacement, identifying the number and locations of displaced people ... UNHCR-supported community centres have reopened in ...