A burnt vehicle is pictured after, what medical and security sources say, was targeted by a Turkish drone strike in the village of Tal Shaeer, Syria. HAWARNEWS/Handout via REUTERS …
Palmdale man found guilty of smuggling a 2,000-year-old ancient Roman mosaic from Syria
A federal court convicted Mohamad Yassin Alcharihi of illegally importing an ancient Roman mosaic on Wednesday.
Amid calls for refugee returns, Assad’s property grab continues
While calls for the immediate return of Syrian refugees have increased at the regional and international levels, it is imperative to closely examine the direct link between the regime’s policy of …
It Took an Earthquake for These Syrian Refugees to Feel at Home in Turkey
These refugees had the chance to move freely after the earthquake prompted the Turkish government to give them permission to leave for 60 days
Financial curbs on Syria must be lifted first
Last week the European Union mounted its seventh conference to raise money for Syria and received pledges of Euros 9.6 billion in grants and loans, half a billion Euros short of the UN target. More …
Pakistan’s prime minister declares day of mourning for citizens who died in migrant boat sinking
As many as 750 men, women and children from Syria, Egypt, the Palestinian territories and Pakistan were on board the vessel, trying to reach relatives in Europe. The Greek coast guard has defended its …
Top Retd Army Officer Compares ‘Stateless’ Manipur With Libya, Lebanon, Nigeria, Syria
Nishikanta Singh (retd), who served in various positions in the Army for 40 years, compared the ethnic violence devastated Manipur with war-torn Libya, Lebanon, Nigeria, Syria. Terming Lt Gen Singh’s …
Retired Lt Gen compares Manipur situation to Syria; Ex-Army chief tags PM Modi to seek ‘urgent attention’
A retired Lieutenant General’s emotional Twitter post has sparked a major debate in social media over the ongoing violence in Manipur. The veteran, identified as Lt Gen L Nishikanta Singh (Retd), had …
Manipur: Retired Army Officer Terms State As ‘ War-ravaged Syria’, Sends Out SOS Message To Restore Peace
L Nishikanta Singh said, ‘It appears Manipur has been left to stew in its own juice. Is anyone listening?’. Retweeting his post, former Army chief Ved Prakash Malik called it an ‘extraordinary sad cal …
‘Urgent attention’: Ex-Indian Army chief on retired officer’s ‘like in Syria’ tweet over Manipur
Ved Prakash Malik has called for “urgent attention” to the situation in Manipur which saw a spurt in violence as riotous mobs combatted Rapid Action Force, set up flaming roadblocks and torched …