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Atrash, from the Suwayda province and a member of the Druze community, will advise Damascus on peace affairs as it looks to assert authority in the south.
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At least 44 people were killed in a brutal assault by a group loyal to the Islamic State, officials said. The area is a hot spot of the growing Ebola outbreak.
Two free-scoring sides clash in what could be a thrilling contest at Murrayfield
Things are heating up on the dancefloor with several favourites in the mix
Government forces reclaim key territories in Taiz and Lahij but face setbacks under Houthi resistance in certain areas.
Rains flood Gaza displacement camps as Israeli authorities block entry of shelter materials into territory Thousands of tents sheltering displaced Palestinians have been flooded by heavy rains overnight, exacerbating an already dire…
Initial results in New Zealand show the two main parties neck-and-neck with fewer than 4,000 votes separating them. Official results aren't expected until later this month once special votes have been counted.
