The Stark Choice In Aleppo: Flee Or Face More Attacks
Syria and Russia have paused the bombing of the Syrian city and told fighters to leave. But it's seen as part of a brutal strategy used elsewhere in Syria.
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In An Armenian Kitchen, Finding A Heritage Lost To Domestic Violence
She grew up disconnected from her abusive father and his Armenian heritage. Years later, she reconnected to that heritage through her grandmother's kitchen and cooking lesson.
Replicas Of Artifacts Destroyed By ISIS 'Rising From Destruction' In Rome
An exhibit at the Colosseum features life-size reconstructions of ancient works that ISIS damaged or destroyed in Iraq and Syria. "It is a universal heritage," says curator Francesco Rutelli.
5 Key Questions About Aleppo
It used to be the most populous city and the business capital of Syria. Now it's a symbol of urban devastation that's the focus of the country's five-year-old war.
Kerry Says Strikes By Russia, Syria 'Beg For' A War Crimes Investigation
"This is a targeted strategy to terrorize civilians and to kill anybody and everybody who is in the way of their military objectives," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said.
Eastern Aleppo's Only Ophthalmologist Sees Ravages Of Syria's War
Dr. Abdulkhalek Dabaa, the only remaining ophthalmologist in the besieged Syrian city, attends to about 85 patients a day — who are seeking care for everything from eye infections to shrapnel wounds.
Why The Battle For Aleppo Is So Important
With diplomacy at a standstill, what is the military strategy for the Syrian regime and rebels? Residents fear regime forces will massacre civilians — or the current siege will force surrender.
Intense New Airstrikes Reported In Aleppo; Fewer Than 30 Doctors Remain In City
The largest hospital in the rebel-held portion of the northern city, which had already suffered a strike earlier this week, was hit again by at least two barrel bombs Saturday, an aid agency says.
An Act Of Kindness, From One Immigrant To Another
Ibrahim Halil Dudu is a master tailor. He's also a Syrian refugee who had recently arrived in Ontario. And when the bride next door's zipper broke at the last minute, he came to her rescue.
Why Is No One Punished For Attacks On Aid Workers?
The attack on the trucks delivering humanitarian aid in Aleppo was potentially a war crime. But it's not likely anyone will go to jail for it. Is this the new normal?