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Syria seals major Shi'ite shrine to stem virus

Syrian authorities on Thursday sealed a major Shi'ite shrine that is a magnet for tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims whom medics and the U.N. officials warned their congregation puts the country at risk of a major spread of coronavirus. The move comes as the war-ravaged country steps up...

Nearly 150 civilians killed in Syria in March: Watchdog

A total of 145 civilians were killed in attacks in Syria last month, the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) said Wednesday.   The group said 5 children and 3 women were among the victims that included 36 who were killed by regime forces and allied militias, 14 tortured to...