The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling, and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

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Christians in Syria are struggling with how publicly to celebrate Christmas this year. There is a lot unknown about the interim government ruling Syria and their tolerance of religious minorities.