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Seven Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes

Over 250 dead in Syria – "five separate massacres"

At least 162 people from the Alawite minority in Syria have been killed by Syrian security forces in "five separate massacres", reports the Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR). Additionally, at least 95 more people have been killed in clashes between government forces and supporters of the ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad.

Russia in talks with Syrian government about bases

Russian diplomats met the new Syrian government in Damascus on Tuesday, the first official visit since the fall of the Assad regime. The talks concerned, among other things, the future of two Russian military bases in the country.

Syria's new regime is hunting down Assad's men

This week, one of the bloodiest battles took place between forces loyal to the new government in Syria and Assad-loyal men after the regime's fall. There are many who are worried that the new government will come after them now, says Syria expert Aron Lund.

Russian Vessel Exploded and Sank

The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major has sunk in the Mediterranean, reports international media. The ship was on its way to the Russian Far East, but experts believe that it may have been intended to participate in the Russian evacuation from Syria.

Many dead in major attacks in Syria

Dozens of people have been confirmed dead after a series of Israeli attacks in Syria on Sunday – according to observers one of the worst attacks in years. Syria accuses Israel of fueling tensions in the region.