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January, 2015
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14 January
23 projects in Daraa during 2014 with capital of more than SYP 2 billion
Daraa, SANA – Projects of industries and crafts in Daraa Province have increased during the past year hitting 23 projects compared to 18 in 2013 with a capital of SYP …
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14 January
Daraa Governor discusses with UNICEF and WFP the humanitarian situation in Daraa
Daraa, SANA – Daraa Governor Mohammad Khaled al-Hannous on Tuesday discussed with delegations of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) the humanitarian …
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14 January
Clampdown against terrorist organizations continues
Provinces, SANA – Units of the Army and Armed Forces continued the clampdown against terrorist organizations, with the military operations resulting in killing many terrorists, while attack attempts are being …
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13 January
Russian diplomat: Representatives of opposition in Syria might hold talks in Moscow in late January
Moscow, SANA – The Russian Interfax news agency quoted a Russian diplomatic source as saying that representatives of the opposition in Syria might hold talks between January 26th and 29th …
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13 January
School vaccination campaign launched in al-Waer neighborhood in Homs
Homs, SANA – A vaccination campaign was launched Tuesday in a number of schools in al-Waer neighborhood in the city of Homs, targeting 3,000 students from 1st and 6th grades …
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13 January
Volunteer campaign to keep children of Homs warm after snowstorm
Homs, SANA – The severe snowstorm that hit the country over the past week has shifted focus, at least for the time being, of the volunteer youth campaigns to respond …
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13 January
Three civilians injured in mortar attacks and explosive device blast – update
Damascus, SANA – A girl was injured Tuesday by a mortar shell fired by terrorists in al-Tijara neighborhood in the northern part of the capital Damascus. According to the Police …
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13 January
Talks with Belarusian ambassador on cooperation in heavy machinery industry
Damascus, SANA – Deputy Prime Minister for Services Affairs, Minister of Local Administration Omar Ibrahim Ghalawanji discussed with Ambassador of Belarus in Damascus the issue of establishing joint projects in …
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13 January
Cabinet approves bill on establishing institute for regional planning
Damascus, SANA – The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill on establishing a higher institute for regional planning in Damascus University due to the need for specialists in that field …