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Heavy snowfall, strong winter storm hits Middle East

ANJAR, Lebanon (AP) — Snow fell in parts of the Middle East on Wednesday as a powerful winter storm swept through the region, killing two Syrian refugees in Lebanon and forcing thousands who have fled their country's civil war to huddle for warmth in tents in refugee camps. In...

Lebanon minister appeals for winter aid for Syrian refugees

    BEIRUT (The Daily Star)- Education Minister Elias Bou Saab called Wednesday on the international community to follow the example of the United Arab Emirates, which is airlifting emergency winter aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon as a fierce storm batters the country. “All other...

UNESCO calls to protect cultural sites in Iraq and Syria

Ahead of her first visit to Turkey on Monday, Irina Bokova, the Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, has stressed the importance of protecting culture heritage in Syria and Iraq. Bokova said that,...

Turkish NGOs provide winter aid to Syrians in Lebanon

  Two Turkish NGOs have provided winter aid to a large number of displaced Syrians living in Lebanon's eastern province of Beqaa, an area that is known for its harsh weather conditions in the winter. A delegation from the two NGOs – Sadakatası Dernegi and the Association of...