ISIS has an army in waiting — and Trump's next move could decide whether it rises again
We have massive numbers in our prisons, and this constitutes an ongoing threat,” Syrian Democratic Forces commander, Gen.
The Phantom Terrorists: Searching for Islamic State in Syria
For many years, the Syrian desert was an incredibly dangerous place. Experts believe the last remnants of Islamic State are still there. But are they really?
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
Syria’s status as a classic Middle East tourist definition was shredded by civil war. Visitors are now beginning to return, ...
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Syrians back to famed Palmyra ruins scarred by IS
Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but still awe-inspiring, and open to the public following the overthrow of ...
Why there’s a huge collection of vintage cars stored in the middle of the desert
A vast and eccentric collection of everything from vintage Rolls-Royces to an entire house relocated from Syria, the Sheikh ...
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In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich province is left in limbo
That has irked Turkey, which supported the rebels now controlling Syria. Turkey considers the SDF to be an offshoot of the ...
Despite Waivers, U.S. Funding Freeze Sows Doubt About Camp Holding ISIS Members
Upholding security at the camp in Syria is seen as critical to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State, but contractors don ...
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Turkey could set up airbases in Syria’s desert, brief Damascus sources
Turkey could set up two air force bases in Syria's central desert region of Badiyah, use Syrian airspace for military ...
Exclusive: Syria's Sharaa to discuss defense pact with Turkey's Erdogan, sources say
The discussions in Ankara will include establishing Turkish airbases in central Syria and training for Syria's new army.
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On the ground in Palmyra, where a Syrian archaeological gem hopes for a revival
Islamic State, whose remnants still roam somewhere in the Syrian desert, is nowhere to be seen, at least for now. A trickle of Syrian visitors has resumed. For most seeing Palmyra again ...
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A mysterious meeting with Syrian president is at the center of spy chief’s nomination fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Tulsi Gabbard returned to Washington from a clandestine sit-down with Syria’s then-president Bashar Assad eight years ago this month, she was greeted with a flurry of ...