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WORLD1d agoSARAB pay homage to war victims in Syria, Gaza on new albumFranco-Syrian five-piece SARAB, or mirage in Arabic, make what can be described as poetic punk rock, blending guitar-heavy riffs with classical Arabic sounds and socially conscious lyrics. They're on tour with their latest album "Mit Warde – Cent Roses", a record dedicated to the victims of war around the world, from Gaza to Syria. We also speak to Tom McFarland from British neo-soul band Jungle, who are on tour with their radiant fifth album "Sunshine".France 24 [en]
WORLD3d agoYale Scholars Uncover Three Hidden Kings of the Assyrian EmpireYale University researchers have revealed evidence for three previously unknown short‑lived rulers of the Neo‑Assyrian Empire, showing that the Assyrian King List was manipulated and that political intrigue and palace coups were common.headtopics · united states of america
WORLDSep 30Greetings from Syria , where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching tempsThe article describes a glassmaker in Syria working in extreme temperatures, portraying a slice of life from the region. This is a human interest piece.knau.org · United States
WORLDSep 30Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching tempsAs a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.NPR News
WORLDSep 23US returns stolen ancient pieces to SyriaThe United States is returning 36 pieces of ancient art to Syria, seized from museums and collectors. Among them, a sculpture from Palmyra. The return includes mosaics from a Roman villa. Cooperation between both countries allows the return of part of the Syrian cultural heritage.Clarín
WORLDSep 22Syrian man reunited with secret library hidden for 15 yearsA Syrian man has been reunited with his collection of over 100 Islamic texts, science books and poems,15 years after sealing the collection behind a wall. Mustafa Khaled Alwan had built to conceal the library, which would likely have landed in prison, or worse, under Bashar al-Assad's rule.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 20In Syria , a library of Islamist texts sees light of day a decade onA collection of Islamist texts in Syria has been brought to light after a decade. This event sheds light on historical and cultural elements within a conflict-affected region.al-monitor.com · Israel
WORLDSep 20The week in pictures: Syria protests, Céline Dion on stage and Quito wildfiresFrom protests against rising fuel prices in Syria to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s EU charm offensive to Quito’s wildfires and Céline Dion’s return to the stage, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 19Parents of randomly killed Syrian teenagers understand nothing of prank call murderEfe Y. moet zich komende week opnieuw melden in de rechtbank omdat hij wordt verdacht van het doodschieten van twee vluchtelingen in Amsterdam. In aanloop naar de zitting doen nabestaanden uit Syrië voor het eerst hun verhaal. Negen maanden na het drama zitten de families nog altijd met veel vragen over de dood van Mohammad Nor Alalo (16) en Mohammed Al Mukhrazi (18). Ze kunnen maar moeilijk geloven dat de tieners slachtoffer zijn van een volstrekt willekeurige misdaad. Het was Nieuwjaarsdag toen drie Syrische asielzoekers iets voor middernacht door een park in Amsterdam Nieuw-West fietsten enNOS Buitenland
WORLDSep 18‘Daughter of Damascus’ Assala performs in Syria after 15-year exileThousands of people cheered as they welcomed Syrian icon Assala Nasri back at a sold-out concert in Damascus.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 17Syrian man uncovers library hidden behind wall for 15 yearsAbu Bilal built a secret wall in his home to protect his books from Syria’s former Assad regime.Al Jazeera [en]