Guterres's visit is the first by a United Nations secretary-general to Damascus since 2009. EPA

EditorialGuterres's visit to Damascus is a chance for the UN to reset with Syria

The world body has a troubled history in Syria, but it can still be a catalyst for much-needed progress there

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Iraq and Syria revive oil pipeline plan to Mediterranean in export push

Energy

At least 35 killed and dozens injured in Syria bus collision

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Guterres hails Syria as 'symbol of stability' on landmark visit

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Revving up: Syria launches motorcycle rally in drive to promote tourism

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Syrian authorities foil plots to smuggle 700,000 Captagon pills from Lebanon

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UN chief heads to Syria in new breakthrough for Al Shara

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Syrian foreign ministry delegation starts the process of opening a consulate in Erbil. Getty images

Syria launches process to open consulate in Kurdistan capital

Move aimed at providing services for Syrians in Iraqi Kurdistan

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Civil resistance meets Israeli incursion into southern Syria

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How Ed Miliband's Syria legacy could haunt the new Foreign Secretary role

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Why Port of Aqaba matters to Gulf energy and logistics

Energy

Syria confirms appointment of Abdulqader Al Tahhan as new intelligence chief

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US denies Iran's claim it killed American troops in Syria

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Strait of Hormuz crisis prompts Iraq and Jordan to revisit oil pipeline plan

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Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara has appointed Abdulqader Al Tahhan, pictured, as part of a cabinet reshuffle. Sana

Syria confirms appointment of Abdulqader Al Tahhan as new intelligence chief

Move comes as part of broader reshuffle of senior security positions

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US denies Iran's claim it killed American troops in Syria

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Strait of Hormuz crisis prompts Iraq and Jordan to revisit oil pipeline plan

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Syrian President replaces intelligence chief

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