Mediterranean; Middle East

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad speaks during a meeting of the Central Bar Association in Damascus, Syria, Feb. 15, 2016.

#20: @realDonaldTrump Do you support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remaining in power? #100Days100Qs

February 11, 2017
Conflict

President Donald Trump has been very clear about his plans for ISIS. He's going to "destroy" the group. But it's less clear what Trump wants to see happen in ISIS' home base: Syria.

#20: @realDonaldTrump Do you support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remaining in power? #100Days100Qs
The Poulnabrone dolmen (Poll na mBrón in Irish) is a portal tomb in  County Clare, Ireland, dating back to the Neolithic period, probably built 5-6000 years ago.

DNA solves mysteries of ancient Ireland

December 30, 2015
Culture
DNA solves mysteries of ancient Ireland

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