US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) took control of the strategic castle of Jaabar on the Euphrates River from the Islamic State. VOA’s Mahmoud Bali reports
US-backed Kurdish Forces Capture Historic Castle From IS Near Raqqa
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Cyprus Maronite Minority Sees Chance to Save Ancient Language
Kormakítis (Cyprus) (AFP) – In a village in northern Cyprus, a community struggling to save its ancient language has seen a glimmer of hope in intensified efforts to reunify the divided island. Kormakitis was once the hub of Cyprus’s Maronite minority, descendants of Syrian and […]
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Co-working has come to town
BEIRUT: A variety of shared workspaces are now active in the city, going by names with a vibe such as Antwork, Submarine, the Beirut Digital District, and the Innovation Factory, with more expected for opening within the year. These co-working spaces are part of a […]
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“Lebanon Collaboration for SDGs” Conference at AUB
The American University of Beirut (AUB) hosted a conference entitled “Lebanon Collaboration for Sustainable Development Goals” in the Maamari Auditorium in the university’s Olayan School of Business, on AUB’s campus. The opening session started with the Lebanese National Anthem and was attended by Care-taker Minister […]