Damascus, SANA – Upon directives from President Bashar al-Assad, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Armed Forces, Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Fahd Jassem al-Freij conducted a field tour on Saturday …
January, 2017
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21 January
Apostolic Nuncio in Damascus: Syria will defeat terrorism
Aleppo, SANA- Apostolic Nuncio to Syria, Cardinal Mario Zenari affirmed that Pope Francis appreciates and respects the Syrian people, hoping that peace and security would prevail in Syria, the cradle …
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21 January
Russian long-range bombers target ISIS positions in Deir Ezzor
Moscow, SANA – Six Russian long-range supersonic Tupolev Tu-22M3 bombers were deployed from Russian territory to strike ISIS targets in the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, the Russia Defense Ministry …
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21 January
UNSC condemns deliberate destruction of historical monuments in Palmyra by ISIS
New York, SANA – The UN Security Council condemned the deliberate destruction of historical monuments and cultural heritage in Palmyra by ISIS. A statement issued by the Council on Friday …
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21 January
Syria tops Group D with 7 points in World Military Football Cup in Oman
Muscat, SANA – Syria’s military football team topped Group D with 7 points after drawing with its Egyptian counterpart 0 – 0 within the World Military Cup Football Championship held …
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21 January
Abbas to Egyptian delegation: Strong relations between Syria and Egypt guarantee their security
Damascus, SANA – Speaker of the People’s Assembly Hadiyeh Abbas on Saturday met a delegation from the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, affirming to the delegation members the need to strengthen relations …
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21 January
Russian experts dismantled 25,000 IEDs planted by terrorists in Aleppo’s eastern neighborhoods
Moscow, SANA – The Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian demining and bomb-disposal experts cleared 2,000 hectares in Aleppo city from landmines and IEDs planted by terrorists in the eastern …
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21 January
Jaberi Ansari: Astana talks aim at bringing stability to Syria, creating suitable circumstances for launching serious dialogue
Astana, SANA – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari said that the Astana talks on the crisis in Syria aim at bringing stability to …
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21 January
Two robbery gangs arrested in Hama
Hama, SANA – Hama Criminal Security Personnel arrested two gangs that promote for counterfeiting currency and exercise armed robbery in al-Andalos neighborhood and the bus station in Hama city. A …
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21 January
A person inured due to terrorist mortar attack in Daraa
Daraa, SANA- A person was injured and material damage was caused due to terrorist attacks with mortar shells on Daraa city. A source in Daraa province told SANA Saturday that terrorist organizations fired …
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