Chemical weapons deal wins time for Syria’s Assad but at a cost
By Dominic Evans BEIRUT (Reuters) – Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons bargain with Russia and the United States offers another political … Continue reading →
View ArticleSuicide bomber kills 31 in Syria’s Hama: state media
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A suicide bomber driving a truck packed with 1.5 metric tons of explosives killed at least 31 … Continue reading →
View ArticleExclusive: Syria’s chemical weapons may be destroyed at sea – sources
Syria's chemical weapons could be processed and destroyed out at sea, say sources familiar with discussions at the international body … Continue reading →
View ArticleReport: US to play role in offshore destruction of Syria’s chemical weapon
The United States is offering to help destroy some of the most lethal elements of Syria’s chemical-weapons stockpile, the international … Continue reading →
View ArticleRussia signals to Syria’s Assad to stay silent on re-election
A Russian diplomat signaled on Thursday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should refrain from statements suggesting he might seek re-election … Continue reading →
View ArticleShip being outfitted in US for key duty in helping to destroy Syria’s...
A cargo ship is being outfitted in Virginia with sophisticated technology capable of destroying Syria’s chemical weapons. Full Story Via … Continue reading →
View ArticleExclusive: Russia steps up military lifeline to Syria’s Assad – sources
By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – In recent weeks Russia has stepped up supplies of military gear to Syria, including … Continue reading →
View ArticleKerry says Syria’s Assad not ready to go yet
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is not ready to step down yet to make way for a transition government, U.S. Secretary … Continue reading →
View ArticleU.N. aid convoy struck in Syria’s besieged Homs
By Dominic Evans BEIRUT (Reuters) – An aid convoy came under fire in a besieged rebel district of Homs on … Continue reading →
View ArticleCeasefire in Syria’s Homs extended: governor
A humanitarian ceasefire in the Syrian city of Homs was extended on Thursday for three more days, the city's governor … Continue reading →
View ArticleExclusive: Russia, NATO plan joint operation on Syria’s chemical weapons
By Gabriela Baczynska and Adrian Croft MOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Russia and NATO are drawing up plans for a rare joint … Continue reading →
View ArticleObama says considering new pressure on Syria’s Assad
By Steve Holland RANCHO MIRAGE, California (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Friday he is considering new ways to … Continue reading →
View ArticleShip ready to destroy Syria’s chemical arms at sea
By Fiona Ortiz ON BOARD THE CAPE RAY, Spain (Reuters) – Experts on board a cargo ship transformed into a … Continue reading →
View ArticleIn Assad’s coastal heartland, Syria’s war creeps closer
For three years, residents of Syria's Mediterranean provinces have watched from their coastal sanctuary as civil war raging further inland … Continue reading →
View ArticleSyria’s Assad says war turning in his favor
By Mariam Karouny BEIRUT (Reuters) – President Bashar al-Assad said on Sunday that Syria's three-year conflict was at a "turning … Continue reading →
View ArticleSyria’s Assad pays Easter visit to recaptured Christian town
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday visited the ancient Christian town of Maaloula recaptured from rebels last week, state media … Continue reading →
View ArticleSyria’s chemical weapons wild card: chlorine gas
By Oliver Holmes BEIRUT (Reuters) – Chlorine gas attacks in Syria this month, if proven, expose a major loophole in … Continue reading →
View ArticleFirst candidate for Syria’s presidential election steps forward
By Alexander Dziadosz BEIRUT (Reuters) – A Syrian lawmaker has nominated himself for president, state media said on Wednesday, the … Continue reading →
View ArticleSyria’s Assad seeks re-election in poll
By Dominic Evans BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declared on Monday he will seek re-election in June, defying … Continue reading →
View ArticleAir strike kills 33 in Syria’s Aleppo: monitoring group
At least 33 people were killed when Syrian government warplanes attacked a busy market in a rebel-controlled district of Aleppo … Continue reading →
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