August, 2014

  • 13 August

    ISIS terrorists massacre 13 people in Deir Ezzor

    Deir Ezzor, SANA – Terrorists from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) committed a horrific massacre Tuesday evening, killing 13 people from al-Bahra village in Deir Ezzor. SANA …

  • 13 August

    August 13,  closure of borders between the West and East Germany, Start of building Berlin Wall

    1913 – Invention of rustless steel  later to be called stainless steel by English metallurgist Harry Brearley. 1923 – National Conference in Turkey appoints  Mustafa Kamal Ataturk Prime Minister. 1960 …

  • 13 August

    Citizen Killed, others injured in terrorist rocket attacks in Aleppo and Homs

    Provinces, SANA – A citizen was killed and nine others were injured in a terrorist attack with rocket shells on al-Jamiliyeh neighborhood in Aleppo province. A source at Aleppo Police …

  • 13 August

    Relief Committee: Cooperation with int’l organizations in aid delivery ongoing

    Damascus, SANA – Head of the Higher Committee for Relief, caretaker Minister of Social Affairs Kinda al-Shammat called upon the UN World Food Program (WFP) to increase and expand its …

  • 13 August

    Economic talks to improve cooperation relations with Belarus

    Damascus, SANA – Economic talks were held Tuesday to discuss following up on and activating the economic and trade relations with friendly countries, particularly Belarus, with the aim of opening …

  • 13 August

    The Vatican denounces ISIS crimes, calls for wide condemnation

    Vatican, SANA – The Vatican has condemned the crimes perpetrated by the terrorist organization of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) against civilians, urging all religious leaders to denounce …

  • 13 August

    Aleppo Mufti: Christians and Muslims are one nation

    Aleppo/Homs, SANA – Mufti of Aleppo Sheikh Mahmoud Akkam said that the Christians and the Muslims in Syria are “one nation”, with the churches and mosques being equally respected. In …

  • 13 August

    Al-Halqi: Syrian Government committed to cooperate with UN to deliver aid to affected citizens

    Damascus, SANA- Prime Minister-designate Wael al-Halqi affirmed Tuesday the Syrian Government’s commitment to cooperate with all international organizations working in the humanitarian and relief domain, particularly with the World Health …

  • 13 August

    Jordanian Council for Foreign Relations calls for political and security campaign against terrorism in Syria and Iraq

    Amman, SANA – The Jordanian Council for Foreign Relations called for an immediate halt of all forms of interferences in the security affairs of Syria and Iraq, and for launching …

  • 12 August

    MP Osi: Reconciliation Committee prepared to help resolve legal status of misled individuals

    Damascus, SANA – Head of the National Reconciliation Committee at the People’s Assembly Omar Osi asserted that the Committee is fully prepared to help resolve the legal status of individuals …