News for 'Syrian'

Amid rubble and ruin, Syrians break Ramzan fast

Amid rubble and ruin, Syrians break Ramzan fast

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The evening meal held at the end of each day's Ramzan fast at sunset, Iftar, was organised by the Adaleh Foundation, a Syrian humanitarian organisation created in 2012.

Houla massacre: UK, Oz expel Syrian diplomats

Houla massacre: UK, Oz expel Syrian diplomats

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Toughening their stand on Syria, Britain and Australia on Tuesday announced expulsion of the country's diplomats in the wake of the recent massacre of children and women at Houla, describing the killing of 108 people there as "sickening" and "hideous".

Army concerned over weapons of US origin reaching Kashmir

Army concerned over weapons of US origin reaching Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Lt Gen Ghai said as for the process of documenting these weapons and informing those who need to know about them, "that is definitely continuing, and I can definitely authenticate that".

Seven killed in Hezbollah's rocket attacks on northern Israel

Seven killed in Hezbollah's rocket attacks on northern Israel

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

According to the authorities, tragedy struck near the border town of Metula on Thursday morning when a rocket fired from Lebanon slammed into an apple orchard, claiming the lives of five people.

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

Damn you, Russia... It's about saving Syrians: US

Damn you, Russia... It's about saving Syrians: US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The United States has said that it has given up trying to work with the United Nations Security Council on Syria, holding Russia responsible for preventing the world body from protecting security of Syrian people.

Syrian bloodbath triggers global condemnation

Syrian bloodbath triggers global condemnation

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The council was briefed on Sunday in a closed-door session by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Herve Ladsous as well as via video-link by Gen Robert Mood, head of the UN Supervision Mission in Syria, on the killings that took place on May 25 and in the early hours of May 26 of a reported 108 civilians, including over 30 children.

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India lost all their three matches and without scoring any goal in the Asian Cup.

Brother of Syrian boy, pictured bloodied after air strike, dies

Brother of Syrian boy, pictured bloodied after air strike, dies

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The haunting images of four-year-old Omran, sitting in an ambulance after the attack, have reverberated around the world, becoming a symbol for the suffering of children in Syria.

PHOTOS: Angelina Jolie visits Syrian refugees in Lebanon

PHOTOS: Angelina Jolie visits Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon as part of a regional tour to draw attention to their plight.

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official.

Obama blames Assad of 'unspeakable assault' on Syrians

Obama blames Assad of 'unspeakable assault' on Syrians

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

United States President Barack Obama has accused his Syrian counterpart Bashar Al-Assad's government of "unspeakable assault" on civilians and asked him to step down to allow a democratic transition immediately.

US House of Representatives votes to arm Syrian rebels

US House of Representatives votes to arm Syrian rebels

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In a major development, US House of Representatives has voted to train and arm Syrian rebels so that they can take on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, a designated foreign terrorist organisation.

When Syrian refugee Bana Alabed came to the Oscars stage

When Syrian refugee Bana Alabed came to the Oscars stage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Bana Alabed's tweets from war-torn Syria made a world numbed by the violence care again.

2016 was the worst year yet for Syrian children

2016 was the worst year yet for Syrian children

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

A new Unicef report reveals that more than 650 children died as military conflicts and political games in the embattled country waged on for the sixth year.

Syrian govt must allow free movement, access: US

Syrian govt must allow free movement, access: US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Condemning the violence against protesters, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has asked the Syrian government to allow free access and movement, and begin a serious political process.

IN PHOTOS: The Syrian catastrophe continues

IN PHOTOS: The Syrian catastrophe continues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Rediff.com brings forth some photographs of the latest violence in war-torn Syria.

Let's not worsen Syrian crisis with military action: India

Let's not worsen Syrian crisis with military action: India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

India has asked the international community to send a united message to the Syrian parties to give up their military approach, emphasising that further militarisation of the conflict will make a political solution more difficult and worsen the humanitarian crisis.

UNSC condemns Syrian govt's violent crackdown

UNSC condemns Syrian govt's violent crackdown

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday condemned the Syrian government's violent crackdown on civilians demanding democratic reforms and widespread human rights violations, saying those responsible for the atrocities should be held "accountable."

Constrained by war, Syrian athletes dream of Olympic glory

Constrained by war, Syrian athletes dream of Olympic glory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Syria's Olympic Committee is sending seven athletes to compete in Rio this month, in athletics, swimming, judo, table tennis and weightlifting.

Arvind Bhat wins Syrian tournament

Arvind Bhat wins Syrian tournament

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Arvind Bhat, on a comeback trail after a long injury-induced lay-off, won another satellite badminton series, this time in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

This US presidential candidate compared Syrian refugees to 'rabid dogs'

This US presidential candidate compared Syrian refugees to 'rabid dogs'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The debate over whether to allow Syrian refugees to settle in the United States took a dark twist after a leading presidential candidate likened those fleeing the violence in the Middle East to "rabid dogs".

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India voted in favour of a resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Tragically disunited: Inside a Syrian refugee camp

Tragically disunited: Inside a Syrian refugee camp

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

With 2 million refugees fleeing Syria, half of which are children, the civil war-torn country has seen a nine-fold increase in that number in the last 12 months, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. And this is with no sign of the outflow ending soon.

Blasts rock Syrian capital, over 40 killed

Blasts rock Syrian capital, over 40 killed

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Two explosions rocked Damascus on Thursday morning during rush hour, killing dozens of people and injuring hundreds. The government said that the blasts had been orchestrated by "terrorists" though no group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Remember the heartbreaking image of the dead 3-year-old boy washed up on a beach?

Israel strikes back at Syria after rocket attack

Israel strikes back at Syria after rocket attack

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Wednesday said that it struck several Syrian military targets after rockets were fired from Syria toward Israeli communities in the Golan Heights.

Row over UN invitation to Iran for Syrian peace conference

Row over UN invitation to Iran for Syrian peace conference

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The United Nations has invited Iran to attend crucial Syria peace talks after it pledged to play a "positive and constructive role" but the surprise move provoked a pull-out threat from the Syrian opposition and caution from the US.

Shower, cups of coffee await Syrian refugee stuck at airport for 7 months

Shower, cups of coffee await Syrian refugee stuck at airport for 7 months

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

37-year-old Hassan Al Kontar has finally been granted asylum in Canada where he will begin his new life.

Syrian whose plight went viral finds refuge in Spanish soccer

Syrian whose plight went viral finds refuge in Spanish soccer

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Mementos from the soccer world that brought Syrian refugee Osama Abdul Mohsen to Spain are strewn around the flat he shares with two of his sons, including a ball signed by Real Madrid's star players and a banner for the local team, Getafe.

India confident ahead of Syrian test

India confident ahead of Syrian test

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

India coach Bob Houghton said the crucial Nehru Cup football match against the West Asian will be a real assessment of his team.

Dissociate from terror groups: India to Syrian parties

Dissociate from terror groups: India to Syrian parties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

As the crisis in Syria worsens, India has asked all parties in the troubled nation to dissociate themselves from terrorist groups, which it said are exploiting the increasingly militarised conflict.

Iranian nuclear issue, Syrian crisis dominate NAM meet

Iranian nuclear issue, Syrian crisis dominate NAM meet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Iran's controversial nuclear programme and Syrian crisis dominated the opening day of 16th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement here today, with India calling for 'coordinated global action' to deal with proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and international terrorism.

There can be no military solution to Syrian conflict: India

There can be no military solution to Syrian conflict: India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

In a sharp contrast to the United States position, India on Tuesday disfavoured any "military solution" to resolve the Syrian conflict and said it will prefer to await the full results of the United Nations probe into the Syrian government's apparent use of chemical weapons that killed thousands of people.

PHOTOS: Syrian amputee carries Rio Olympic flame through Athens refugee camp

PHOTOS: Syrian amputee carries Rio Olympic flame through Athens refugee camp

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A Syrian amputee swimmer ran with the Olympic flame through a refugee camp in Athens on Tuesday to highlight the plight of the million people who fled their homes for Europe since last year.

Red Cross declares Syrian conflict as civil war

Red Cross declares Syrian conflict as civil war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Red Cross had previously designated Idlib, Homs and Hama as war zones, but the change in status means international humanitarian law applies wherever fighting occurs throughout the country.

Syrian refugee 'pays back' German kindness with food for homeless

Syrian refugee 'pays back' German kindness with food for homeless

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Every Saturday, Alex Assali cooks hot meals, which he distributes free to the homeless outside Berlin's Alexanderplatz station.

Banks Caught In A Trap

Banks Caught In A Trap

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The cost of deposits is on the rise, but banks can't raise interest rate on close to 60% of their loan books, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Singh meets Karzai; hold talks with Syrian PM

Singh meets Karzai; hold talks with Syrian PM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday held bilateral meetings with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Syrian Premier Wael Nader al-Halqi during which they took stock of their ties and discussed regional and global issues.