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Associated Press works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Independent global news agency providing factual reporting to media outlets worldwide

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from Syria on a desktop browser over a mobile data connection: the apnews.com homepage loaded its live news coverage, with current headlines, stories and images all displaying normally.

Landing pageWorks

Tested from Syria on a desktop browser over a mobile data connection: apnews.com opened normally, with no block page or regional notice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Associated Press works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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