Syrian Women Learn to Mask Loss of Virginity

IWPR a week ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

Cheap artificial hymen resolves social stigma in society that frowns on premarital sex. By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 81, 04-Nov-09) Ever since she lost her virginity to a classmate from college, 27-year-old Ro... more

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Is Syrian Regime Ready to Talk to Muslim Brotherhood?

IWPR 2 months ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

Signs of dialogue with exiled opposition 27 years after Hamas massacre. By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 75, 09-Sep-09) Syria appears to be planning to open a dialogue with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, MB, to p... more

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Syria Briefing Syria home Syria-Iraq Ties Cool Over Bomb Charges

IWPR 2 months ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

Ambassadors recalled just as relations were getting better. By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 73, 28-Aug-09) A row over charges by Baghdad that Damascus is harbouring former Iraqi cadres responsible for the latest d... more

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Syria's Language Move Irks Businesses

IWPR 3 months ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

Shop owners say requirement for Arabic signs called costly, unfair and pointless. By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 71, 10-Aug-09) Twelve years after opening an electronics shop in Damascus, Khaled has been forced to c... more

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Syria Riot Jail Causes Concern

IWPR 4 months ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

A year after riots, questions remain around Sednaya jail and the fate of prisoners. By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 66, 07-July-09) Although his jail term was supposed to end in April, Nizar Rastanawi is still inc... more

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Syrian Rappers Find Their Voice

IWPR 7 months ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

By an IWPR-trained reporter (01-Apr-09) With a swift move, he brings the microphone close to his mouth. “Brothers in Gaza, my microphone is your cannon. You kneel down only to God, and no one can force you to su... more

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Challenges Facing the New Israeli Government

Shawn87 7 months ago Region: Israel

Iran is the number one Middle Eastern issue for the state of Israel but also for many of its neighbors. Any new Israeli government will be faced with the challenge of coming up with a workable peace strategy... more

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Syrians See Apple Harvest as Sign of Peace to Come

IWPR 8 months ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

When Hala al-Safadi bit into the apple, she felt as though she had been instantly transported back to her home town, which she left for good nine years ago. “They must be from our farm there or from a nearby farm... more

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Report: US Helicopter targets Syria

Hipple Patel a year ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

Reports say that American air force helicopters hit terror targets inside Syria close to the Iraqi border. Media reports from Syria claim eight people were killed and fourteen wounded in the air strikes which took place ne... more

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Russia Seeks Allies

Master_2010 a year ago Region: Russian Federation

Few rumors from Russian internal sources showed up more often than one that said that Russia is seeking for allies to strengthen their military assets after United States signed and agreement with Poland for the ... more

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