casualties![]() Syrian pound drops sharply against US dollarThe value of the Syrian pound fell sharply over the weekend due to petroleum shortage as a result the war ravaging the country.![]() More than 300 civilians dead in recent Aleppo violenceMore than 300 civilians have been killed in a three-week surge of fighting and bombardment in devastated city of Aleppo.![]() Four Killed in Twin Suicide Bombings South of DamascusFour killed and 13 more wounded in two simultaneous suicide attacks in southern Damascus on Monday.![]() UN: Violence in Iraq Killed 1,375 in January1,375 Iraqis were killed January in the ongoing battle against Islamic State terrorists, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq reported.![]() 35 Killed in Shanghai Stampede on New Year's Eve35 people were killed and 43 injured during a stampede in Shanghai's Chenyi square, where thousands had gathered to usher in 2015.![]() Netanyahu: Picture of Bleeding Baby Says It AllPM thanks Obama for understanding "Israel’s need to defend itself, and Israel’s right to defend itself." |