Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight
An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.
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Kenyan Police Officer Deployed to Tackle Gangs in Haiti Killed
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As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
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Syrian businesses left with unwanted goods as economy stalls
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