Getting Truants Back to School
Poor families offered food aid to persuade them to let their working children resume their studies.
26 May 09
Syria
Film-goers Flock to See Syrian Productions
New cinemas showing domestic films draw crowds and revive fortunes of industry.
21 May 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
Damascus Slum Dwellers Fear Eviction
Residents complain of dreadful conditions, but worry redevelopment plan will leave them homeless.
19 May 09
US Sanctions Renewal Causes Dismay
Decision to maintain restrictions at time of increased diplomatic engagement surprises observers in Damascus.
15 May 09
Calls for Inquiry Into Kurdish Soldiers' Deaths
Rights group want investigation into spate of suicides among soldiers completing national service.
12 May 09
Don't Talk Politics
Reporter vainly tries to get an idea of how people view politicians they voted for.
8 May 09
Profile: Buthaina Shaaban
As the Syrian president’s right-hand woman, Shaaban presents a polished defence of regime policies.
1 May 09
Ministerial Reshuffle Disappoints
Officials in charge of ailing economy should have been axed, say local analysts.
1 May 09
Syrian Plastic Surgeons Doing Roaring Trade
Cosmetic procedures grow in popularity as people strive to look like the stars.
28 Apr 09
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