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February 25, 2018
Christianity's 'Holiest Site' Closed in Protest

The Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and the Armenian Apostolic leaders accused Israel of a 'systematic and unprecedented attack against Christians in the Holy Land'

February 25, 2018
New Fighting Erupts Near Damascus Despite UN Cease-fire Demand

British monitor says 9 killed, 31 injured
February 25, 2018
Syrian Kurdish Leader Detained in Prague on Turkey's Request

Anadolu news agency says Salih Muslim, former co-chair of the Democratic Union Party, or PYD, was detained in Prague
February 25, 2018
Syrian Capital, its Suburbs Calm After UN Cease-Fire Vote

Activists reported low-level clashes on southern edge of rebel-held suburbs, known as eastern Ghouta, and two airstrikes late on Saturday night, shortly after resolution was adopted
February 25, 2018
Iran Will Abide by Cease-Fire Except in Suburbs Held by ‘Terrorists’

Activists reported some violations in eastern Ghouta shortly after the UN resolution was passed
February 25, 2018
Saudis Flock to Country’s First Jazz Festival

At one point, the crowd sang along to the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’; just last year religious police condemned concerts that feature singing

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Middle East

Sunday 25 February 2018

Christianity's 'Holiest Site' Closed in Protest

New Fighting Erupts Near Damascus Despite UN Cease-fire Demand

Syrian Kurdish Leader Detained in Prague on Turkey's Request

Syrian Capital, its Suburbs Calm After UN Cease-Fire Vote

Iran Will Abide by Cease-Fire Except in Suburbs Held by ‘Terrorists’

Saudis Flock to Country’s First Jazz Festival

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