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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There won’t be anything like Friday’s eclipse for another 8 years — here’s how to watch
On Friday, Earth’s outer shadow will pass over September’s full moon, causing it to dim in the night sky. This will be the last eclipse of any kind for 2016. But the star of this eclipse, the full moon, isn’t your ordinary full moon. It’s […]
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Brazilian musicians delight at Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony
Singers Zeca Pagodinho, left, and Marcelo D2, right, perform during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Music is a central part of Brazilian culture, and […]
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AUB creates new drug to fight off gene disease
BEIRUT: The American University of Beirut announced Thursday the invention of a new drug to treat CLN3 gene disease, which is considered one of the most dangerous diseases in children. The CLN3 gene maintains the integrity of the body’s cells. The failure of this gene […]