India backs UN resolution to end Syria violence
Feb 5, 2012
Trying to find a solution based on reforms: Syrian Foreign Minister
Aug 2, 2011
'World media attacking Syria'
Aug 2, 2011
At least 20 killed in Syria protests
Apr 8, 2011
In Syria's shadow, Iraq violence presents new test for US
Reuters | Saturday May 25, 2013
Saddled with Middle East problems ranging from Iran to Syria and beyond, President Barack Obama now faces one that is both old and new: Iraq.
Sweden riots: Cars, schools torched in Stockholm as violence continues for fifth day
Agence France-Presse | Friday May 24, 2013
At least nine cars were torched and two schools and a police station were set ablaze as riots swept through Stockholm's immigrant-dominated suburbs early Friday for the fifth straight night, police and firefighters said.
US may boost Syria rebels if Bashar al-Assad won't talk peace
Reuters | Wednesday May 22, 2013
The United States and its allies are ready to increase support for Syria's rebels if President Bashar al-Assad refuses to discuss a political solution to his country's civil war, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday.
Iran, Hezbollah increasing support for Bashar al-Assad: Britain
Reuters | Wednesday May 22, 2013
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday Iran and its militant Shi'ite Lebanese ally Hezbollah were "propping up" Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and giving him increasing support.
Syria, Israel exchange fire on Golan Heights
Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2013
Syria said its troops destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed into its territory from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday and warned that any attempt to violate its sovereignty would meet "immediate and firm retaliation".
Attacks kill 16 in Iraq, eight police kidnapped
Associated Press | Saturday May 18, 2013
A string of attacks killed at least 16 people in Iraq on Saturday, while gunmen abducted eight policemen guarding a post on the country's main highway to Jordan and Syria, the latest in a wave of violence to grip the country.
United Nations says Syrian refugees top 1.5 million
Associated Press | Saturday May 18, 2013
The UN refugee agency says the number of Syrian refugees has surpassed the 1.5 million mark.
US, Britain seek to 'increase pressure' on Bashar al-Assad
Agence France-Presse | Monday May 13, 2013
The United States and Britain on Monday pledged to forge ahead with diplomatic efforts to end the civil war in Syria, saying they had found common ground with Russia on how to proceed.
Car bombs kill 20 in Turkish town near Syrian border
Reuters | Saturday May 11, 2013
Twin car bombs killed at least 20 people near Turkey's border with Syria on Saturday, increasing fears that Syria's civil war was dragging in neighbours and drawing a swift warning from Ankara not to test its resolve.
Syria's future can't include Bashar al-Assad: White House
Associated Press | Thursday May 9, 2013
The White House says that Syria's future cannot include President Bashar Assad.
Iran calls for stand against Israel after Syria attack
Reuters | Sunday May 5, 2013
Iran called on the region to unite against Israel after a reported attack on Syria and said it was ready to train the Damascus government's army.
Israel strikes Syria again, rocking Damascus
Reuters | Sunday May 5, 2013
Israel carried out its second air strike in days on Syria early on Sunday, a Western intelligence source said, in an attack that shook Damascus with a series of powerful blasts and drove columns of fire into the night sky.
At least 62 bodies found in Syria's Banias: watchdog
Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 4, 2013
The bodies of at least 62 murdered residents have been found in a Sunni neighbourhood of the Syrian city of Banias, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday.
Bashar al-Assad makes appearance in Syria capital
Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 4, 2013
President Bashar al-Assad made a public appearance on Saturday at Damascus University for the unveiling of a monument dedicated to students killed across Syria since an uprising erupted against his rule, state media said.
Dozens dead as Bashar al-Assad's forces storm Syrian coastal village
Reuters | Friday May 3, 2013
State forces and militias loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stormed the coastal village of Baida on Thursday, killing at least 50 people including women and children, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
