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What Happened Over the Weekend

Christians of Raqqa are asked to return, the Syrian Computer Society wins competition, aid distributed in Hassakeh, and no tsunami detected following earthquake. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Syrian Trucks Enter Saudi Territory

Trucks carrying Syrian fruits, vegetables and clothes have been permitted entry into Saudi Arabia according to the Damascus Chamber of Commerce writes Al-Watan.

Why US Elections Present Syrians With a Complex Dilemma

With just days to go until the US presidential election, Syrian are wondering what each candidate will mean for them and the future of their country reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Almost 30 Dead as Syrian Forces Clash With ISIS

Clashes in the province of Hama, between the Islamic State and regime fighters, have left casualties on both sides reports The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

UN Envoy Sees Delay in Syria Political Process

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that planned meetings could be missed, but hoped that they could be rescheduled for November reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

School Director, Students Arrested for Interrogation

Following the killing of the Mufti of Damascus, the director of a school and a group of other young men were arrested and questioned by Political Security reports Sowt Al-Asima.

Heavy Casualties Following Russian Air Raids

A training camp for the National Liberation Front in Idleb has been hit by Russian airstrikes, killing over 30 fighters and wounding at least 30 more writes Baladi News.

What Happened Over the Weekend

A US drone strike targeted and killed a meeting of al-Qaeda leaders, Mufti Mohammed Adnan Afiouni killed in roadside bombing, and fresh wildfires spread again. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

What Can Trump Offer Assad?

US officials visited Damascus to discuss the release of hostages, but it is not clear whether there is genuine desire, or if it’s simply an attempt to boost Donald Trump’s election bid writes Al- Araby Al-Jadeed.