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Deadly Ambush, Protests Challenge Syrian Leaders' New Power
After a period of celebration over the fall of the Assad regime, old sectarian and political divisions have reasserted themselves.The Wall Street Journal - 2h -
If Syrian Chemical Weapons Were Found, the U.S. Army Could Safely Destroy Them
A civilian team at a base in Maryland disposed of Syrian toxins a decade ago after hundreds of people were killed in a nerve agent attack.The New York Times - 20h -
Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned
The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.The New York Times - 1d -
Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas
Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.The New York Times - 2d -
Syrian forces suffer 14 fatalities in countryside clashes
Transitional administration said 10 police members also wounded by ‘remnants’ of Assad regime in Tartous. Fourteen security personnel from Syria’s new authorities and three armed men were killed in ...The Guardian - 8h -
‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?
“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”MarketWatch - 19h -
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Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.BBC News - 1d -
Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night
Nightly calls from pontiff comfort Palestinians sheltering in churches for a second ChristmasFinancial Times - 1d -
Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces says they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with TurkeyABC News - 1d -
Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday ...The Guardian - 2d -
Assad’s Syrian stronghold prepares for life after the regime
At ‘settlement centres’, ex-soldiers hand in weapons and spit on pictures of former president amid fear of retributionFinancial Times - 2d
