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Assad omnipresent in Damascus ahead of vote

Syria's presidential election campaign, launched at the weekend, has transformed the streets of Damascus into a glorification of incumbent Bashar al-Assad, who is expected to easily win the June 3 vote. On the streets, parks and buildings of the city, barely a wall can be seen...

Jordan tourism hopes high for papal visit

Jordan, home to many Islamic and Christian holy sites, hopes a visit this month by Pope Francis will promote religious tourism and boost an industry hit hard by regional turmoil. Tourism contributes 12 percent of gross domestic product in the desert kingdom and last year saw...

Syria rebels to free 1,500 families for food, prisoners

Syrian rebels have agreed to free 1,500 families in exchange for food and the release of jailed opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, a newspaper close to his regime said Monday. The reported agreement involves the release of families held by rebels in Adra, a flashpoint town...