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Community members are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday to preserve a Civil War historic site. The cleanup event at Johnson's Island continues a tradition of caring for this meaningful landmark.
A New York VFW post is inviting 100 community members to join their annual Day of Service restoring forgotten gravestones, including those from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. For the next five years, volunteers will clean headstones, repair landscaping, and honor veterans and civilians whose graves have been neglected for generations.
Syria's interim president traveled to Germany seeking investment and expertise to rebuild his country after years of devastating civil war. The historic visit marks a new chapter as Syria works to become stable enough for refugees to return home.
Archaeologists have discovered a 100-meter underwater "ship graveyard" off Libya's coast, revealing centuries of Mediterranean maritime history. After a 13-year pause due to civil war, the team returned to uncover remarkable insights into ancient trade routes.
After years of devastating conflict, Syria just signed historic deals with Saudi Arabia to launch a new airline and overhaul the country's internet with a $1 billion investment. These agreements mark one of the biggest foreign investments in Syria since the civil war ended.
A new biography traces how Innocent Chukwuma transformed childhood trauma during Nigeria's civil war into a lifetime fighting for human rights and police reform. His story shows how one person's principled resistance can reshape institutions and inspire a generation.
After weeks of conflict, Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces signed a sweeping agreement to integrate military units and end fighting. The deal brings stability to a region torn by 13 years of civil war.
After weeks of conflict, Syria's Kurdish forces and the central government signed a groundbreaking deal that grants Kurds citizenship, language rights, and official recognition. The agreement marks a major step toward healing a nation torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett visited Egypt as a UN Goodwill Ambassador to meet with Sudanese students who fled civil war, bringing global attention to their dreams of returning home. A 12-year-old boy's letter about missing his homeland touched hearts and reminds us why refugee voices matter.
After years of civil war, Yemeni leaders from across the southern region sat down together in Saudi Arabia to chart a peaceful path forward. The historic meeting marks the first step toward resolving one of the world's most complex conflicts.
Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces signed a ceasefire agreement after weekend clashes threatened to spiral into civil war. The deal marks a crucial step toward integrating Kurdish fighters into the new Syrian state and rebuilding a unified country.