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August 16, 1949	The Assassination of Sami al-Hinnawi The Journalist Informer follows up on rumors surrounding the assassination of Ḥusnī al-Za'īm.
August 19, 1949	French Coup d’Etat against Lebanon The Journalist Informer meets with an Israeli agent to discuss the military coup in Syria and the French coup attempt in Lebanon.
August 15, 1949	Coup d’Etat against Husni al Za’eem Report on the coup against Ḥusnī al-Za'īm, the effects of his execution.
July 25, 1949	Untitled report on Soviet interests in Syria A meeting with the director of the Soviet News Agency reveals several items of Russian interest, including the American position in Syria, shipments of military ammunitions to Damascus, and a Syrian and Lebanese plan to fight communism.