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  1. Syrians Wake Up to a New Government Foreign, March 30

    The list of ministers appears to be a compromise between calls for a diverse cabinet to unite the divided country while keeping allies of the interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, in powerful roles.

  2. Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint Iraqi-U.S. Operation, Iraq Says Foreign, March 14

    The killing comes as the group has been reconstituting in Syria, carrying out more attacks than at any time since it lost control of its territory nearly six years ago.

  3. While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On Foreign, March 5

    The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the entire country.

  4. The Elusive Dream of Owning a Home in New York City Metro, November 29

    For many middle- and working-class New Yorkers, it’s an even more distant possibility than it used to be.