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The sun sets over the Euphrates river in Raqqa, eastern Syria October 30, 2013. (REUTERS)

Scientists decipher ancient origins of the Euphrates River

  • The Euphrates, the longest river in southwest Asia, extends about 1,700 miles (2,800 km), originating in Turkiye and flowing through Syria and Iraq before emptying into the Gulf
By Reuters ·
Syria closes final spillway gate at Euphrates Dam, 2 weeks after floods

Syria closes final spillway gate at Euphrates Dam, 2 weeks after floods

By Arab News ·
Euphrates flood deprives east Syria farmers of crops

Euphrates flood deprives east Syria farmers of crops

By AFP ·
Euphrates water levels stabilize in northern Syria

Euphrates water levels stabilize in northern Syria

By SANA ·
Flooding from Euphrates River damages homes and prompts evacuations in Syria

Flooding from Euphrates River damages homes and prompts evacuations in Syria

By AP ·
Syrian government regains control of Euphrates Dam

Syrian government regains control of Euphrates Dam

By Arab News ·
Minister: Iraq to face severe water shortages as river flows drop

Minister: Iraq to face severe water shortages as river flows drop

By AP ·
Iraqis turn to budding ecotourism to save marshes

Iraqis turn to budding ecotourism to save marshes

By AFP ·
Water pollution in Iraq threatens Mandaean religious rites

Water pollution in Iraq threatens Mandaean religious rites

By AP ·
Special Rains avert water crisis in Iraq … but for how long?

Rains avert water crisis in Iraq … but for how long?

By SUADAD AL-SALHY ·
Special Iran-Turkey water policy leaves Iraq dry

Iran-Turkey water policy leaves Iraq dry

By SUADAD AL-SALHY ·
Potential US-Russia showdown in Syria over Daesh-held territory

Potential US-Russia showdown in Syria over Daesh-held territory

By AP ·
Daesh controls less than 8% of Syrian territory, says Russian military

Daesh controls less than 8% of Syrian territory, says Russian military

By AP ·

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