Syria suffers from power shortages, grid damage New rulers' would-be backers uncertain over sanctions waiver Approval also given for power supply from Jordan, sources say Qatar was major supporter of rebels who fought Assad BEIRUT,

Qatar has begun supplying Syria with gas through Jordan, state media in the Gulf country reported on Thursday as the interim government in Damascus battles economic instability and power cuts. The Qatar News Agency said the move comes as a "gesture that aims to address the country's severe shortage in electricity production and enhance its