Stories Tagged as
Syria
My time in 'Little Aleppo'
by
Alisa Roth
Aug 12, 2013
In "Little Aleppo" there is a spirit of neighborliness between Turks and Syrians.
Turkey's Syrian refugees try to adapt to their new home
by
Alisa Roth
Aug 12, 2013
About half a million Syrians have fled their country's violent conflict and settled in Turkey. Many are grateful to be taken in but also fearful about being kicked out.
Turkey tries to accommodate its new Syrian residents
by
Alisa Roth
Aug 12, 2013
Turkey has welcomed half a million Syrian refugees, but some Turks fear the newcomers may be putting a strain on Turkey's infrastructure and economy.
Syria's mom and pop oil refineries
Jun 17, 2013
A year of unrest and civil war has created a new opportunity for private citizens in Syria to earn money with makeshift oil refineries.
Why Syria's Internet was ripe for a shutdown
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 8, 2013
After 19 hours in the dark, Syria is back online. Why it's not that hard to shut down the Internet there, but nearly impossible in the U.S.
The economic impact of Syrian refugees
Dec 11, 2012
The United Nations said today that more than half a million Syrians have fled to other countries in the region, as the revolution against the Syrian government rages back at home.
Syria fighting hurts Turkish border city
Aug 21, 2012
Overall, the Syrian conflict has been bad for business in the Turkish border city of Antakya -- though some businesses are booming.
For public good, not for profit.
In Turkey, Syrian refugees use their skills
Aug 21, 2012
Some 70,000 refugees have fled the fighting in Syria and crossed over into Turkey. Even in the refugee camps, some are showing entrepreneurial flair.
A work-around for sanctions in Syria
Aug 13, 2012
There are lots of ways that U.S. companies get around sanctions in foreign countries. But the trail isn't easy to follow.
The costs of a U.S. intervention in Syria
Aug 9, 2012
When fighting in Libya spread, U.S. and NATO planes were soon flying sorties to help out the rebel side -- and it was costly. How a similar intervention in Syria might cost us.