Voice of America: As Syria Economy Falters, Damascus Somewhat Spared Oct 10th 2012, 13:19 Voice of America | Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries | | As Syria Economy Falters, Damascus Somewhat Spared Oct 10th 2012, 12:15 The Spice Market of Old Damascus is a strange sight in a country ravaged by civil war. The military pounds pro-rebel towns ringing the capital, but here at its heart, business is brisk. Naiem Bezraa stood in the shop once owned by his father and grandfather, topping off neat pyramids of cumin and dried peppers, pine nuts and almonds. Bezraa said work carries on, but prices have gone up, affecting both customers and business. But he said, "Thank God," his supplies are ... | | | | |
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