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Alaa M was found guilty of crimes committed at military hospitals in Syria at the start of the country's civil war. The 40-year-old later moved to Germany, where he worked as an orthopaedic surgeon.
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In Gaza, Israel destroyed its reputation. Attacking Iran is a belated and dangerous attempt to restore it | Nesrine Malik
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Losing credibility Netanyahu has acted to diminish Iran while he still can, and in doing so regain support from his allies
There are two ways of looking at events in the Middle East over the past year…
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US drawdown in Syria and Iraq suggests “US could also strike” Iran
“I think [US drawdown in Syria and Iraq] is certainly a way of Trump trying to signal publicly that they are engaged."
Overnight Israeli raid in southern Syria village kills one person
The Israeli military said its operation was aimed at arresting 'several' alleged Hamas members.
Syria asks women to dress modestly on beaches but says bikinis still allowed
Women advised to cover up on public beaches, prompting concerns about freedoms under new government
Syria’s government has asked women to wear “burkinis” or more modest swimwear while visiting public …
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Syria's new Islamist government orders women to wear burkinis at the beach - but bikinis are allowed at 'four star or above' hotels and private beaches
The tourism ministry's decision marks the first time the Damascus authorities have issued guidelines related to what women can wear since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December.
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CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Surviving Syria's Prisons: Bravery of two brothers who exposed the atrocities of Assad's evil regime
What a strange power the television camera exercises over people. Point a lens at them and they will confess to crimes that, in court or under police questioning, they'd deny to their dying breath.
SAS soldiers dramatically cleared of murdering Syria jihadist in battle after two-year legal nightmare
After a two-year legal nightmare, the elite troops have been told they will not face a court martial over the death of an Islamic terrorist.
Syria's post-war economy will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says
Since long-time authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December countries have started restoring ties with Damascus, with some lifting sanctions in a bid to kickstart the economy.
Watch: Former Syria prison guard tells BBC he showed detainees 'no mercy'
The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime.