Syria Daily: Putin Appoints Special Representative Amid Russian Concern Over Assad
Amid Russian concern over Bashar al-Assad’s handling of political and economic issues, Vladimir Putin names a special representative for Syria.
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Author: Scott Lucas
Celebrations and Protests in Syria’s Idlib for End of Ramadan
Residents in the opposition-held part of Syria’s partitioned Idlib Province have marked the end of Ramadan with celebrations and protests.
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An “Illegal and Irresponsible” Bromance: Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson, and Coronavirus
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and top advisor Dominic Cummings: “This is an enigma wrapped in a farce, grasped in two fingers stuck up to British public”
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Iran Daily: Reports — Turkey Delaying Repairs on Damaged Gas Pipeline
Industry sources say Ankara is delaying repairs to Iran-Turkey gas pipeline, even as Tehran appeals for a reopened border and renewal of trade.
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TrumpWatch, Day 1,222: Memorial Day — Trump Unmasked with Insults and Threat to GOP Convention
Many Americans, including Joe Biden, somberly mark Memorial Day & observe Coronavirus guidelines, but unmasked Donald Trump focuses on insults and threats.
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Syria Daily: Coronavirus — Official Surge in Cases, But Regime Lifts Restrictions
The Assad regime has announced a surge in Coronavirus cases in Syria, even as it lifts restrictions to limit the outbreak to prop up a crippled economy.
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