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      Syria

      The Syrian Arab Airlines YK-ATA Ilyushin Il-76 plane was upgraded by the Assad regime to carry high-ranking officials. Photo: Aleksandr Markin

      Russia returns military aircraft to Syria in sign of developing ties

      The Ilyushin Il-76 was used by brother of former president to flee to Moscow as rebels entered Damascus

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      Car bomb blast in Damascus kills Syrian soldier

      EU lifts Assad-era sanctions on key Syrian ministries

      New York's ‘Little Syria’ plaque sparks outrage in Lebanese community

      Syria's new central bank chief sets goal of improved living standards

      Alabbar's Noon plans to launch operations in Syria

      UAE announces restoration of Umayyad Mosque in Damascus



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      UAE delegation meets Syria's President Al Shara as economic ties gather momentum

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      Assad air force commander linked to chemical attacks captured in Syria

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      Emaar founder Alabbar plans to invest up to $18 billion in Syria

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      President Ahmad al-Sharaa is seen meeting with an Emirati economic delegation at the People’s Palace in Damascus. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic

      Al Shara removes elder brother but system remains in Syrian leader's tight grip

      Move comes as part of President's minor reshuffle of senior government

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      Lebanese Prime Minister discusses security co-operation with Syria's Al Shara

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      ISIS-linked women arrested in Australia on slavery and terrorism charges

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      Syrian consulate opens in Jeddah after 14-year closure

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      Sara Shamma brings Syria’s cultural renewal to Venice Biennale

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      At least 11 people were arrested during the raids in five areas of Syria. Photo: Syrian Interior Ministry

      Syria foils 'Hezbollah assassination plot' with raids across country

      Authorities seize explosives, grenade launchers and firearms from alleged Hezbollah cell

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      Jordan's air raids on Syrian border highlight emergence of new breed of drug smugglers

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      Grenade attack kills Syrian cleric near Sayyida Zaynab shrine in Damascus

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      Syria detains Assad-era general over sarin gas attack

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      On trial for atrocities: Proceedings against Assad regime officials under way

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      'Potential is huge': Syria tries to uphold new commercial role amid US-Iran war

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      Atif Najib, a former army brigadier general and head of political security in Deraa, at a trial session at the Palace of Justice in Damascus on Sunday. Reuters

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