Village Dwellers Drawn to City Slums
Drought and unemployment lead many to flee rural poverty.
31 Jul 09
Palestine
Syria Looks to Better US Ties
Washington decision to name an ambassador seen as positive but some are cautious.
2 Jul 09
Women Advance in Media Against Odds
A few senior jobs have gone to women but they still face an uphill struggle to be accepted as equals.
2 Jul 09
Iraqis Say "Hands Off" to Iran
Many praise Tehran protesters but hope Iran keeps out of their country’s domestic affairs.
25 Jun 09
Mixed Response to Ahmadinejad Re-election
While some say hardline foreign policies are good for Syria, others favour ending strategic alliance with Iran.
23 Jun 09
Lebanese Election Outcome No Setback for Syria
Damascus believed to be unconcerned by victory of anti-Syrian March 14 group.
17 Jun 09
Mixed Fortunes for Palestinians
Many live in overcrowded refugee camps, but some have turned their makeshift homes into a prosperous town.
19 May 09
Profile: Buthaina Shaaban
As the Syrian president’s right-hand woman, Shaaban presents a polished defence of regime policies.
1 May 09
Shia Rivals Battle for Control of South
Prime minister’s party and independents hope to unseat dominant Shia party.
27 Apr 09
Syria Goes Green
Increasing numbers of voluntary initiatives are emerging to tackle threats to environment.
31 Mar 09
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