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Freed Japan hostage arrives home to joy, but also anger

A Japanese journalist freed from Syria this week arrived home to overjoyed relatives and supporters, but also to vitriol from some who accuse him and other hostages of reckless behavior. Jumpei Yasuda was kidnapped in Syria in 2015, and spent more than three years in conditions he...

Overwhelming destruction in Syria's Ghouta: ICRC

The destruction in Syria's Eastern Ghouta is overwhelming and the humanitarian needs huge, a top Red Cross official said Friday after visiting the former rebel stronghold outside Damascus. Dominik Stillhart, director of operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross, said...

4-way Istanbul summit on Syria to be held on Saturday

A four-way summit on Syria between Turkey, Russia, Germany and France will be held in Istanbul on Saturday. The meeting, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will see the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French...