January, 2015

  • 14 January

    Jan 14, First successful Caesarean operation in the world

    1794- US doctor Jesse Bennett performs the first successful Caesarean operation in the world. 1814- Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden. 1858- Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie escape unhurt after …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …