Aryn Baker

Syrian rebels say Abu Hurayra al-Amriki is a US citizen who successfully detonated a suicide bomber in Syria's Idlib province on Sunday.

What does it mean if the first American suicide bomber in Syria has hit his target?

May 29, 2014Conflict & Justice

Syria’s rebels say the first American suicide bomber in Syria carried out a successful bombing on Sunday. Aryn Baker, Time’s Middle East bureau chief, says hundreds of Westerners have joined the ranks of extremist groups in Syria. Syria’s rebels say the first American suicide bomber in Syria carried out a successful bombing on Sunday. Aryn Baker, Time’s Middle East bureau chief, says hundreds of Westerners have joined the ranks of extremist groups in Syria.

A Syrian girl is rescued from a damaged building after both of her parents died in what activists said was a government air strike.

Iran’s role in Syria peace talks throws discussions into disarray

January 20, 2014Global Politics

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