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Syrian Authorities Release Prisoners in Presidential Amnesty

Dozens of prisoners were released in Syria on Monday under the general amnesty issued on the eve of Eid al-Fitr. A presidential decree called for “granting a general amnesty for terrorist crimes committed by Syrians” before April 30, 2022, “except for those leading to the death of a person,” the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blackouts force Syrians to return to old ways to keep lights on

A worsening economy and a greatly reduced electricity supply has left Syrians relying on old-fashioned ways for power.

Al Jazeera

Biden Meets with Parents of Missing Journalist Austin Tice

US President Joe Biden met Monday with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria nearly 10 years ago, the White House said. “During their meeting, the President reiterated his commitment to continue to work through all available avenues to secure Austin’s long overdue return to…

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Iranian 'Rumors' Speak of Attempt to Assassinate Assad

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was the victim of a failed assassination attempt on Monday, claimed Iranian sources. The failed attack allegedly took place as he arrived at the al-Hassan mosque in Damascus to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers. Iran's Mehr and Isna state agencies based their claims on a news alert…

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Biden meets with parents of abducted journalist Austin Tice

President Biden met with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria nearly 10 years ago. He has not been heard from since. Syria has never acknowledged holding him.

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Biden meets with parents of Austin Tice, journalist missing in Syria

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden met with the parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist who went missing in Syria in 2012, at the White House on Monday after journalists encouraged him over the weekend to prioritize Tice’s case.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Biden will meet with parents of Austin Tice, journalist missing in Syria

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with the parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist who went missing in Syria in 2012, at the White House on Monday after journalists encouraged him over the weekend to prioritize Tice’s case.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

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Biden to meet with parents of missing journalist Austin Tice

President Joe Biden says he's meeting with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who went missing in Syria 10 years ago

The Independent UK

Biden reaffirms vow to bring journalist Austin Tice home after meeting his parents

Tice was abducted in Syria in 2012 and is one of the most high-profile American hostages.

Axios

Debate: In Ukraine, the West cannot allow itself to sleepwalk into another Syrian catastrophe

It has been said over and over again: the war crimes, or – to take the view of US president Biden – crimes against humanity or genocide committed by the Russian regime in Ukraine, resemble those perpetrated in Syria since 2015 and in Chechnya in 1999-2000. Be it in Mariupol,…

The Conversation

California’s seniors lost an estimated $10.9 billion to fraud in 2020

The relationship started on an online dating site. Katsumi Iwasaki was enthralled by a person who claimed to be a US soldier stationed in Damascus, Syria. They quickly fell to emailing “sweet things,” Iwasaki said.

Tribune News Service

Syria Says Crude Oil Supplies to Arrive ‘Soon’ from Friendly Countries

Syria’s Oil Minister Bassam Tohme announced on Sunday a partial breakthrough in the country’s recent gasoline crisis, pointing to the arrival of new crude oil supplies “soon.” Ending the crisis depends on the arrival of oil shipments to Syria, Tohme explained. He said the Syrian government is working to resolve…

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US Condemns Tadamon Massacre In Syria, Demands Accountability

The US State Department condemned on Saturday the atrocities depicted in a recently released video, showing blindfolded, unarmed civilians being shot point-blank by an Assad regime official before falling into a mass grave. The 2013 massacre in the area of Tadamon, Syria, reportedly killed hundreds of Syrian civilians. Department spokesman Ned…

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Lebanon: Concerns Rise of Total Darkness after the Polls

Warnings are growing in Lebanon that the country’s lingering electricity crisis could worsen after its parliamentary elections on May 15, amid fears of total darkness engulfing the nation in light of dysfunctional public services. Walid Fayyad, Lebanon’s Energy Minister declared that the completion of the contract to import gas from…

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Moroccan prison program aims to de-radicalize IS veterans

Morocco's prison authority has been offering “de-radicalization” training since 2017 to former Islamic State group fighters and others convicted of terrorism offenses

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

Al Jazeera

Iraqi police seize more than 6 million Captagon amphetamine pills

Syria is the Middle East’s main producer of the drug Captagon and Saudi Arabia is the main consumer market.

The Guardian - UK

How the barbaric lessons learned in Syria came to haunt one small Ukrainian village

West of Kyiv, a Russian unit led by Syria veterans set up camp and began a drunken, murderous campaign

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A Western-Arab Visit to ‘Forgotten Syria’

Ukraine was once again present at the closed meeting of Western and Arab envoys on Syria.

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Congressmen Upset over 'Assad's Wealth Growth' despite US Sanctions

The US State Department estimated the wealth of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family at $1 to $2 billion, despite the imposed sanctions. The estimated figure surprised US lawmakers amid international reports stating that nearly 90 percent of the Syrian people live below the poverty line. Ranking member of…

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Angry Syrians Demand ‘Holding Regime Accountable’ for Tadamon Massacre

The footage of the Tadamon massacre sparked massive anger among Syrians and opposition activists who called on the international community to hold the Syrian regime accountable for its horrific crimes. The Guardian released on Wednesday a video clip showing members of branch 227 of the country's military intelligence service carrying…

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'Beatle' Gets Life Sentence for ISIS Beheadings

Alexanda Kotey, part of the ISIS kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles," was sentenced to life in prison Friday, with relatives of victims addressing him and another member directly in the US court. Kotey, a 38-year-old former British national, pleaded guilty in September, admitting his role in the deaths of…

Daily Record

Scots YouTuber stunned after holiday video pops up on Syrian news alleging he tackled Assad regime

Callum Mills was left to investigate after the videos from his YouTube channel featured in a foreign news clip.

Daily Record

Brother of murdered Scots aid worker David Haines 'forgives' Isis terrorist over killing

Alexanda Amon Kotey, 38, has been jailed for life after admitting his role in the murder of US hostages in Syria.

Al Jazeera

UK-born ‘Beatle’ ISIL member sentenced to life by US court

Former ISIL fighter Alexanda Kotey had pleaded guilty to ‘terrorism’ and lethal hostage-taking charges.

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