U.S. citizen found in Syria says he was imprisoned for months
The man, who identified himself as Travis Timmerman, said he had crossed into Syria from neighboring Lebanon months ago on a “pilgrimage” to Damascus.
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Friday Briefing: Israeli Forces to Stay in Syria for Now
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Syrian rebels offer to help U.S. search for journalist Austin Tice
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British Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness
Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.