Syria

Bid to Boost Consumer Spending Falls Flat

Syrians living on low wages deride government Eid bonus.

30 Oct 09

Legal profession is failing to stand up to authorities' abuse of civil rights.

23 Oct 09

More civilian appearance is part of a plan to demilitarise society but some say it is superficial.

23 Oct 09

Minority complains that rights are trampled on.

21 Oct 09

Swanky TVs, soft drinks and exotic tobacco lure a young, mixed crowd to new-look cafes.

16 Oct 09

Syrians look for peace, trade with Saudi help.

16 Oct 09

Villagers complain of pollution from unlicensed stone quarries.

8 Oct 09

New firms offer risk cover that follows rules against usury and gambling.

3 Oct 09

For Azeris living close to frontline the war is an ever-present fact.

18 Sep 09

Analysts assess Syria’s foreign policy dilemmas.

16 Sep 09

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