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Topic: Damascus

More than 30 killed in sectarian clashes in Syria’s Sweida, interior ministry says

The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a merchant on Friday. This is the first time that sectarian clashes have erupted inside the city.

Christians in Syria attend mass for the first time since overthrow of Assad’s regime

A service was held amid tight security in early test of new Islamist rulers’ pledge to protect rights of country’s religious minorities.

Syrian civil war refugees return home, new interim prime minister Mohammed al-Bashir appointed

In a television address, al-Bashir said he would lead the interim authority until 1 March. He ran the rebel-led Salvation Government that swept into Damascus within 18 days.

Start of new era for Syria as rebels seized Damascus from President Assad

President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, ending a 13-year civil war & over 50 yrs of his family’s brutal rule. Moscow gave asylum to Assad & his family, Russian media reports.

Israeli missile strike on Damascus kills four Iran Revolutionary Guards

State TV said targeted building was the residence of Iranian advisers in Damascus. It is learnt that, it was entirely flattened by “precision-targeted Israeli missiles”.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.