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      Syria

      Floodwaters in Syria's Deir Ezzor province after heavy rain and the opening of dams in Turkey pushed the Euphrates to its limit. AFP

      Euphrates River flooding recedes in eastern Syria

      The area affected is sensitive politically and economically

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      Revealed: Assad regime 'killed six children' of dissident Syrian chess champion

      Al Shara visits Syria's flood zones after week of mayhem on the Euphrates

      CommentLebanon and Syria have a historic chance to remake the Levant

      Flood alerts issued in Syria and Iraq after water releases by Turkey

      Syria finds remnants of Assad's chemical weapons

      Syria to convene parliament after elections in regained territory



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

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      Alabbar's Noon plans to launch operations in Syria

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

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      Maj Gen Jayez Al Moussa is the latest Assad ally to be arrested by Syria's new authorities. Photo: Syrian Ministry of Interior / X

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      Maj Gen Jayez Al Moussa is latest figure from Assad era to be arrested under new government

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

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      Tortured children and missing fingernails: Charges against Assad general

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

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

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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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