Sen. Collins say illegal marijuana grow operations in Maine are tied to Chinese crime
Federal authorities say illegal growing of marijuana is happening all over rural parts of the country, including in Maine.
European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, ...
Kurds, women must be included in Syria's transition, European ministers say
All Syrian groups, including women and Kurds, must be involved in the country's transition if Damascus wants European support ...
Top EU diplomats visit Syria, tour ousted Assad regime's notorious Sednaya prison, call for inclusive leadership
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.
Alawites live in fear as Syrian rebels hunt members of Assad’s regime
Syria’s minority Alawite community is gripped by terror as reports spread of killings and disappearances under the country’s new Islamist rulers.
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Syria's U.S.-trained opposition fighters wait to learn of their role in a new Syria
Former opposition groups — some of whom are U.S.-trained — will be knitted together into new Syrian security forces organized ...
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Safety Concerns Escalate for Christians in Historic Syrian Town
This incident has reportedly prompted many Christian families to leave the town, as no entity is ensuring their safety ...
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How Should the U.S. Navigate the Syrian Minefield?
Washington should not rush to remove sanctions and terrorist designations until the new government proves its commitment to ...