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Factbox-Syria's sects: delicate mix for its new Islamist leaders

Sharaa, whose fighters led the offensive that toppled the Assad family dynasty in December, has said he will build an inclusive society in a country with a delicate sectarian and religious mix. His pl

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Syrian Leader Signs Constitution That Puts the Country Under an Islamist Group's Rule for 5 Years

Syria’s interim president has signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase

Druze, Syria and Israel

BBC on MSN · 2h

First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria

It's the first time in five decades that Druze leaders have crossed from Syria into Israeli-controlled territory to visit Druze religious sites and communities here. The buffer zo

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

Druze Religious Elders From Syria Make Historic Visit to Israel

A delegation of Druze religious elders from Syria crossed into Israel on Friday for the first such visit in more than 50 years, underscoring Israel's backing for the community amid growing tensions with the new government in Damascus.

Associated Press · 6h

Three buses carrying Druze from Syria cross into Israeli-controlled area of the Golan Heights

The visit comes as Israel says it is supporting the minority in a country now ruled by Islamists. But many Druze have rejected its overtures, and critics accuse Israel of trying to weaken and divide Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad.

Agence France-Presse on MSN27m

Syria's new constitution gives sweeping powers, ignores minority rights

Syria's new temporary constitution concentrates power in interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's hands and fails to include ...

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Syria Has a New Temporary Constitution. Here are the Highlights.

Shara, guarantees individual freedoms but gives Mr. al-Shara abundant power and keeps Islamic law as its legal foundation.

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Syrian foreign minister visits Iraq, calls for reopening of border

Syria's foreign minister made his first visit to Iraq since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and called on Baghdad to reopen the ...

Agence France-Presse on MSN2h

Syria FM's Iraq visit focuses on security

Syria's interim foreign minister said in Baghdad on Friday his government was ready to "reinforce cooperation" with Iraq in ...

Christian Daily International on MSN2d

Syria update: Christians among over 1,000 massacred amid worst atrocities since Assad's ousting

Christians and other religious minorities in Syria are sounding the alarm as more than 1,000 people have been killed since ...

Worldcrunch on MSN3d

How Assad's Remnants Plunged Syria Back Into Darkness

Assad’s downfall would be a chance to come together and heal the wounds of the victims’ families. It was not to be. The ...

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Syrian defence ministry says operation against Assad loyalists is over

By Jana Choukeir DUBAI (Reuters) -A Syrian military operation against loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad has been ...

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Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200

A war monitor says two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad have ...

The National on MSN47m

How Syrian TV dramas have offered bold socio-political commentary

Musalsalat, Syrian dramatic miniseries, have long been a medium for bold socio-political commentary in the Middle East. This ...

Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained

Syria has entered a three-month period of political and military uncertainty following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime ...

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