The outbreak can be traced to low water levels in the Euphrates and winter flooding that has contaminated the river and shallow wells with sewage water.
The outbreak can be traced to low water levels in the Euphrates and winter flooding that has contaminated the river and shallow wells with sewage water.
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the dead included 27 civilians.
Al Araby Al Jadeed daily accused the administration of jailing "dozens of (Palestinian) political prisoners on charges of resisting (the Israeli) occupation".
easyJet airline said it had been refused permission to fly some of its planes to Egypt.
The sewer system was overwhelmed by several days of downpour, leading to widespread flooding in Baghdad and other parts of the country.
''The robust, thriving UAE economy stands as a testimony and mark of distinction in Shaikh Khalifa's golden record of achievements.''
Rebel group Fursan Al Haq seized the town of Morek where the Russian war were bombing in support of Bashar Al Assad.
Russia's emergencies ministry said the Il-76 transported "23 tonnes of humanitarian aid" including food and tents.
Primary intent of campaign is to preserve Assad regime
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