Tag: Syria

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry launches another fiery shot at Europe on refugees

Ministry accuses Europe of paying lip-service to human rights

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Protests break out in southern Syria over ‘IS’-critic’s death

The suicide attack was carried out near the National Hospital in the…

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Cultural treasures are also victims of war

The “Islamic State” militant group recently smashed several art pieces at the…

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The power of iconography: How Aylan Kurdi’s picture moved the world

What makes a photograph iconic? Why do some images touch us more…

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EU Commissioners on Kos tell Greece to end the chaos

After the drowning of two children in the Aegean between Turkey and…

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‘Islamic State’ blows up tower tombs at Syria’s Palmyra

"Islamic State" ("IS") has blown up three ancient tower tombs in Palmyra.…

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Turkey renews military mandate for Iraq, Syria

Turkish MPs have voted to extend, for a year, the authorisation of…

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People smugglers profiting from plight of refugees

Europe’s refugee drama is a gold mine for unscrupulous people smugglers. Police…

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German peace prize for Syrian poet Adonis sparks outrage

Syrian poet Adonis has not vocally criticized the Assad regime. Now the…

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Refugees stranded in Budapest with no way out

After the initial joy of arriving in Europe, it becomes clear to…

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