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Kuwait: Emir announces visit to Washington for talks
September 3, 2018 By Faith Matters

Kuwait: Emir announces visit to Washington for talks

Kuwait’s ruler will travel to Washington on Monday for a working visit and hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, the state news agency KUNA announced on Sunday. The White House said in a statement the leaders would discuss trade, investment and security cooperation in their Sept. 5 meeting. Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has […]

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Damascus celebrates Palm Sunday for 1st time in 5 years
April 25, 2016 By Faith Matters

Damascus celebrates Palm Sunday for 1st time in 5 years

It was a sight that hasn’t been seen in this suburb of Damascus in five years-Orthodox Christians celebrating Palm Sunday. The day is part of a series of observances that culminate in the celebration of the Christian holiday of Easter. Christians make up 11 nearly percent of Syria’s population. The largest Christian denomination in Syria […]

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