Syria

New Environment Ministry Faces Challenges

Many doubt whether ministry will have enough of a budget and clout to be effective.

27 Jul 09

Parliamentarians continue to seek answers to malpractice charges.

22 Jul 09

He denies knowledge of specific weapons deliveries and payment to Iran but acknowledges use of foreign fighters.

21 Jul 09

Decree removes protection for family murders but is not enough for some.

17 Jul 09

Taste for nargile leads to woods being plundered for charcoal-making.

14 Jul 09

Banished from Iraq and barred from its neighbours, Palestinian refugees languish along Syrian frontier.

3 Jul 09

Washington decision to name an ambassador seen as positive but some are cautious.

2 Jul 09

A few senior jobs have gone to women but they still face an uphill struggle to be accepted as equals.

2 Jul 09

Ruling party confronts gap between socialist theory and need to modernise.

29 Jun 09

Authorities are introducing restrictions as form of pressure, say activists.

25 Jun 09

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