He has not been back to Syria since. In France, he said, he found a freedom of expression crucial to his craft. He also watched with concern as some French leaders seemed to embrace Mr. al-Assad.
Britain, France and Germany on Friday reiterated their "grave concern" over Israel implementing a law forbidding any contact between its officials and UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA.
Military reserve forces in the Middle East make up an important component of any army within the region. These units provide additional manpower and capabilities to regular military forces, should the ...