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Syrian state media says that Israeli airstrikes have killed three soldiers close to Damascus.
2022-05-20

Tahrir al-Sham, al-Qaeda's branch in Syria, claims responsibility for yesterday's twin bomb attacks in Damascus which left dozens dead.
2017-03-12

Allegedly Israeli fighter jets strike a suspected Hezbollah weapons convoy near Damascus, Syria.
2016-11-30

The United Nations General Assembly approves the first Arms Trade Treaty to regulate the multi-billion-dollar global trade in conventional arms with 154 votes in favor, three member states – Iran, North Korea and Syria – against the decision, and 23 abstentions.
2013-04-2

Rebel forces take over the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, where at least 25 were killed by airstrikes the day before. Syrian troops and tanks, as well as a number of PFLP-GC fighters, gather outside the northern edge of the area. [http:--www.trust.org-alertnet-news-syrian-rebels-take-control-of-damascus-palestinian-camp- (Reuters)]date=August 2019
2012-12-17

Syrian jets bombard rebel positions in Damascus as a country-wide Internet and phone blackout enters a third day. Government officials announce the road to the airport in the capital has been secured, though rebels insist clashes are ongoing.
2012-12-1

President Bashar al-Assad declares that a state of war exists in Syria as fighting spills into Damascus.
2012-06-27

North Korea announces plans to launch a new satellite in honour of regime founder Kim Il-Sung's birthday in April.
2012-03-16

Arab League monitors meet Syria's foreign minister, a day after deadly bombings occurred in the capital Damascus.
2011-12-24

Syrian blogger Amina Abdallah is kidnapped by armed men in Damascus.
2011-06-6