Syria

Trendy Teahouses Strain Baghdad Traditions

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

Publishers bemoan dwindling business as titles fail to attract readers.

9 Sep 09

Foreign-based Syrian satellite channels hamstrung by official action.

9 Sep 09

Ambassadors recalled just as relations were getting better.

7 Sep 09

Mood of fear as city asks how deadly attacks could happen.

7 Sep 09

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