Syria

Looking After the Young and Gifted

Stark contrast between new elite academy and other high schools.

28 Aug 09

Officials accused of suppressing news as disease spreads in drought-hit northeast.

21 Aug 09

Shop owners say requirement for Arabic signs called costly, unfair and pointless.

13 Aug 09

Internet campaigns clash with official intolerance of pressure groups.

5 Aug 09

Drought and unemployment lead many to flee rural poverty.

31 Jul 09

Many doubt whether ministry will have enough of a budget and clout to be effective.

27 Jul 09

Parliamentarians continue to seek answers to malpractice charges.

22 Jul 09

He denies knowledge of specific weapons deliveries and payment to Iran but acknowledges use of foreign fighters.

21 Jul 09

Decree removes protection for family murders but is not enough for some.

17 Jul 09

Taste for nargile leads to woods being plundered for charcoal-making.

14 Jul 09

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