Syrians Pose for Photos at Symbolic Attraction: a Colossal Toppled Statue of Hafez al-Assad

A colossal statue of Hafez al-Assad was once a powerful symbol of Syria’s ruling regime, looming over the Damascus-Aleppo highway. Now, like that regime, it is toppled, and Syrians have been visiting to pose for photos that visualize a new reality.Footage provided to Storyful by Obada Jbara shows a typical scene, as a man and a young girl pose while standing on the head of … Continue reading Syrians Pose for Photos at Symbolic Attraction: a Colossal Toppled Statue of Hafez al-Assad

After economic meltdown and war with Israel, Lebanon’s new prime minister vows to rebuild

Lebanon’s prime minister-designate vowed Tuesday to work on building a modern state in the crisis-hit country, saying his priorities will be to rebuild the destruction caused by a yearlong war with Israel and work on pulling the small nation out of its historic economic meltdown. Nawaf Salam spoke after meeting with Lebanon’s new President Joseph Aoun, who himself took office last week. With the nomination … Continue reading After economic meltdown and war with Israel, Lebanon’s new prime minister vows to rebuild

Kate visits Royal Marsden Hospital to thank staff who looked after her during cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales has visited London’s Royal Marsden Hospital to thank staff who looked after her during her cancer treatment. Kate also spent time meeting patients – with the visit the first confirmation of where she was treated. Kate spent about an hour meeting people, including chatting to a patient who was starting her first day of treatment. Continue reading Kate visits Royal Marsden Hospital to thank staff who looked after her during cancer treatment