The secret police's grip on Syria under Assad

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Revelations of how the secret police controlled society under Assad. Also: the mystery of huge drones spotted in the US, and how fidgeting can drive others mad - and what psychologists can do to help.

13 Dec 6PM English United Kingdom News

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