Middle East

Refugee Tale Links Syrians to Their Greek Host

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Refugee Tale Links Syrians to Their Greek Host

As Greece struggles to cope with refugees trapped within its borders, some are going the extra step to help. And for one man who has opened up his house for a Syrian family to live in, the refugee story is one that resonates particularly deeply. John Owens visits a Syrian family and their new host, whose grandparents themselves fled to Athens amid persecution.

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Damascus Rejects UN Peace Proposal, Continues Assault on Syrian Rebels

The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has rejected a United Nations proposal to create an “autonomous zone” east of Aleppo, saying it infringes on Syrian sovereignty. Government forces backed by Russia continued bombarding rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Sunday. Rebel fighters shelled government controlled districts of the city, with casualties reported on both sides. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

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