Latakia

A psychologist from the Syrian town of Latakia recently told me she had counseled 15 women who had been released from detention.

A merchant from Latakia province pays each teacher the equivalent of $40 per month.

But Syria says the jet had been on a mission to attack rebel forces in the province of Latakia and never crossed into Turkey.

On Monday Psaki refused to comment on the speculation that Israel was behind the Latakia bombing.

To the surprise of many, they were well-known rebel commanders from a smaller battalion in Latakia.

It is a fine smoking tobacco, and when cured properly is said to be equal to Latakia.

After curing, the color is a light yellow, the flavor mild and not unlike Latakia and Turkish tobacco.

The Salonica tobacco is mild and excellent; that from Latakia, on the contrary, is strong and dark coloured.

Latakia and its neighbourhood formerly produced a very beautiful type of rug, examples of which are highly prized.

Latakia tobacco can be raised with less labor than most varieties.