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| Apr.21 |
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Experts finally visit Douma site. Damascus
| Apr.16 |
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Syria chemical attack: Investigators allowed to visit site. Damascus
| Apr.13 |
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US and allies launch strikes on Syria chemical weapons sites. Damascus
| Apr.7 |
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At least 70 killed in suspected chemical attack in Douma
Map of Douma Syria At least 70 people have died in a suspected chemical attack in Douma, the last rebel-held town in Syria's Eastern Ghouta | |
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| Mar.10 |
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Eastern Ghouta: Syrian army splits enclave in three
Damascus: The Syrian army has made a significant advance in its effort to take rebel-held Eastern Ghouta, reports say
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| Feb.24 |
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Air strikes in Eastern Ghouta 'kill 500'. Damascus
| Feb.19 |
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Dozens of civilians killed in Eastern Ghouta strikes
Map of Eastern Ghouta Damascus Syria Damascus: Bombardments by Syrian government forces have killed dozens of civilians in the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area outside Damascus, activists say | |
| Feb.9 |
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Israeli jet downed by Syrian fire - army. Northern Israel
| Feb.3 |
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Russian fighter jet shot down in Syria's Idlib province |
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| Dec.11 |
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Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops in visit to Syrian base. Northern Syria
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| Oct.16 |
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Syria war: US-backed forces control Raqqa
Northern Syria: The Syrian Democratic Forces say they now control so-called Islamic State's one-time capital, with only a few dozen militants remaining in the...
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| Jul.3 |
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Syrian forces breach Raqqa's Old Wall in IS fight - US |
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| Jun.29 |
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US-backed forces 'surround IS in Raqqa' |
| Jun.18 |
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US coalition downs Syrian army plane in Raqqa. Northern Syria
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| May.15 |
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Syria's Saydnaya prison crematorium hid killings, says US. Damascus
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| Apr.15 |
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Death toll rises to 100 after explosion near evacuation buses |
| Apr.6 |
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US launches missile strikes in response to chemical 'attack' |
| Apr.5 |
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20 children and 52 adults killed in chemical attack
Map of Khan Sheikhoun Idlib Syria Northern Syria: Aome of the victims had symptoms consistent with exposure to nerve agents. Clinics treating the injured were then targeted by air strikes | |
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| Mar.26 |
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Syria rebels 'take control' of IS-held airbase near Raqqa |
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| Feb.6 |
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Thousands hanged at Saydnaya prison, Amnesty says |
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| Jan.27 |
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Trump suspends US refugee program and bans Syrians. Washington
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| Dec.22 |
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Aleppo 'back under government control' The Syrian army says it has retaken full control of Aleppo, following the evacuation of the last group of rebels
| Dec.19 |
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Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara
| Dec.14 |
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Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on'
A deal to evacuate the last rebel-held part of eastern Aleppo is back on, opposition fighters say, a day after a previous agreement fell thr...
| Dec.11 |
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Palmyra: Fierce battle for ancient Syrian city |
| Dec.7 |
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Aleppo battle: Assad says victory in city would be 'huge step' |
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| Sep.19 |
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Syria conflict: US 'outraged' over aid convoy attack. Washington
| Sep.17 |
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US air strikes 'kill dozens of Syria government troops'. Northern Syria
| Sep.9 |
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Syrian conflict: US and Russia agree peace moves |
| Sep.6 |
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Government helicopters 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo |
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| Aug.23 |
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Turkey begins anti-IS campaign in Syria |
| Aug.12 |
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Syria rebels 'cut off IS escape route' through Manbij |
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| May.12 |
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Top Hezbollah commander Badreddine killed. Damascus
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| Mar.14 |
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Syria conflict: Russia's Putin orders 'main part' of forces out |
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| Feb.26 |
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Syria conflict: Temporary truce comes into effect
The 'cessation of hostilities' began at midnight with early reports suggesting that guns had fallen silent over major battlefields
| Feb.21 |
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Blasts in Homs and Damascus kill 140
| Feb.10 |
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Aleppo fighting displaces 50,000 people |
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| Nov.24 |
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Russia warplane shot down in Syria
Map of Latakia Syria Northern Syria: Russian President Vladimir Putin has bitterly condemned the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has... | |
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| Oct.27 |
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IS 'blows up Palmyra columns to kill three captives' |
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| Sep.30 |
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Russia launches first airstrikes in Syria. Northern Syria
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| Aug.31 |
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UN: Palmyra's Temple of Bel 'destroyed' |
| Aug.23 |
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Palmyra's Baalshamin temple blown up by IS
Map of Baalshamin Palmyra Syria Islamic State militants have destroyed Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin, Syrian officials and activists say
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| Jul.24 |
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Turkish warplanes bomb ISIS positions in Syria |
| Jul.20 |
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30 people were killed by bomb. Turkey
| Jul.4 |
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Islamic State 'executes 25 men in Palmyra' |
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| May.20 |
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Islamic State 'in control' of Syria's Palmyra
Islamic State militants have taken near complete control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, home to some of the world's most magnificent...
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| Nov.29 |
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At least 40 fighters killed in Syrian city of Kobani |
| Oct.29 |
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Syrian rebels enter Kobani from Turkey border crossing |
| Oct.7 |
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Air strikes help Syria town curb IS. Aleppo
| Oct.3 |
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ISIS video claims to show beheading of Alan Henning |
| Sep.20 |
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45,000 'flee Islamic State' into Turkey |
| Sep.2 |
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Islamic State 'kills US hostage' |
| Jun.4 |
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Syria's Bashar al-Assad re-elected |
| Feb.8 |
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Aid convoy fired on in besieged Homs
| Feb.3 |
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Dozens reportedly die in bomb attacks by Syria regime |
| Jan.22 |
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Syria defiant at conference; Kerry rules out al-Assad |
| Jan.20 |
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Syria accused of systematic torture |
| Jan.18 |
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Syria opposition to attend peace talks
| Jan.7 |
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First chemical weapons leave Syria. Northern Syria
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| Dec.31 |
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Rocket sets bus afire, killing 25 |
| Nov.18 |
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Top Syrian rebel commander dies |
| Oct.31 |
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Syria met first weapons deadline: OPCW
| Sep.27 |
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UN adopts Syria chemical resolution
UN Security Council: The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a binding resolution on ridding Syria of chemical weapons
| Sep.21 |
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Syria hands in chemical weapons data |
| Sep.20 |
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Syria submits 'initial disclosure' of chemical weapons program |
| Sep.14 |
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US and Russia reach agreement in Syria weapons talks |
| Aug.29 |
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UK MPs vote against Syria action |
| Aug.21 |
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Syrian rebels allege chemical attack 
Damascus: Opposition groups claimed that hundreds were killed when the government used chemical agents in rebel strongholds in the Damascus countryside. Footage shows people carrying limp bodies, some haphazardly covered in sheets, others splayed, nearly nude, on the floor. The... | |
| Jul.28 |
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Syrian army 'makes key Homs gains' |
| Jun.13 |
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White House: Syria crosses 'red line' |
| Jun.5 |
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Syrian regime captures crucial city of Qusayr |
| May.27 |
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EU ends arms embargo against Syrian rebels |
| May.19 |
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Syria army storms rebel-held town |
| May.14 |
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Video: Syrian rebel cutting out, eating heart |
| May.6 |
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Evidence Syria rebels 'used sarin' |
| May.3 |
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'Dozens killed' in Syria village |
| Apr.29 |
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Bomb targets Syrian prime minister in Damascus |
| Apr.25 |
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US suspects Syria of chemical attack
Washington: US intelligence agencies believe 'with varying degrees of confidence' that Syria has used chemical weapons against rebels
| Apr.1 |
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Syria suffers 'deadliest month' |
| Mar.21 |
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Syria cleric among mosque bomb dead |
| Jan.30 |
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Israeli jets strike convoy along Syrian border |
| Jan.11 |
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Rebels 'overrun Syria airbase' |
| Jan.6 |
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Assad denounces 'puppet' opponents |
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| Nov.5 |
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Suicide bombing in central Syria |
| Oct.3 |
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Turkey retaliates for shelling deaths |
| Aug.9 |
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Syria rebels lose key Aleppo area |
| Aug.6 |
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Syria's prime minister leaves regime |
| Jul.28 |
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Syrian forces hammer Aleppo
Map of Aleppo Syria The head of the opposition Syrian National Council (SNC) has called for foreign states to arm rebel fighters
| Jul.20 |
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Syrian forces, rebels battle in Damascus |
| Jul.18 |
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Top Syrian officials killed Defense Minister Dawood Rajiha; Deputy Defense Minister, al-Assad's security adviser and assistant vice president, and Interior Minister were...
| Jul.12 |
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'Mass killing' in Syria village |
| Jun.22 |
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Syria: We shot down Turkish fighter |
| May.26 |
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U.N. observers see bodies of 92 dead in massacre
Map of Houla Syria More than 92 people, including 32 children younger than 10, were killed Friday by artillery and tank shells in the Syrian village of Houla
| Apr.11 |
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Syria ceasefire comes into effect
A ceasefire for Syria proposed by UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has come into force, but Western countries have doubted Syria's willingnes...
| Apr.7 |
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127 dead as Syrian forces target civilians |
| Feb.27 |
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Opposition: 64 killed at Homs checkpoint |
| Feb.22 |
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Two Western journalists killed in Syria |
| Feb.8 |
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Homs suffers 'heaviest' shelling
The Syrian city of Homs has come under renewed bombardment for the fifth day running - the heaviest so far. Tanks are on the streets
| Feb.4 |
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Security Council's Syria resolution fails. UN Security Council
| Jan.28 |
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Arab League suspends Syria mission |
| Jan.6 |
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Suicide bomber kills 25 in Syria |
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| Dec.26 |
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Arab League observers arrive in Syria
Members of an Arab League delegation arrived to look into events on the ground and whether Syria is upholding a commitment to end a brutal c...
| Dec.23 |
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Syria 'suicide attacks kill 40' |
| Nov.17 |
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Syrian defectors strike pro-regime office |
| Aug.14 |
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21 dead after naval forces shell city |
| Jul.31 |
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Army, protesters clash, killing 71
| Apr.30 |
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Syrian troops storm Daraa mosque
| Apr.22 |
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75 Killed After Security Forces Open Fire
| Apr.8 |
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Forces fire on Syrian protesters |
| Mar.23 |
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15 killed in Syria clashes
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| Feb.13 |
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Blast kills top Hezbollah commander |
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| Sep.6 |
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Israeli airstrike targeted nuclear reactor |
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| Feb.4 |
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Danish, Norwegian embassies ablaze
Hundreds of Syrian demonstrators stormed the Danish Embassy in Damascus and set fire to the building in protest at the cartoons
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| Dec.30 |
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Ex-VP: Assad threatened Lebanese PM |
| Dec.11 |
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New Hariri report 'blames Syria' |
| Oct.20 |
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U.N. probe links Syria to Hariri killing |
| Apr.26 |
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Last Syrian soldiers left Lebanon |
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| Jun.10 |
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Bashar al-Assad succeeds late father Son to replace deceased longest-serving Mideast ruler who led country since 1971
before year 2000
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| Apr. 3, 1949 |
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Arab armistice with Israel The agreements ended the official hostilities of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War between Israel and neighboring Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria
| Mar. 4, 1193 |
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Sultan Saladin dies. Damascus