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Assad's Mother Fled Syria, Says Former U.S. Ambassador

The former U.S. ambassador to Damascus confirms that Assad's mother has fled Syria and is in the UAE.

Assad's Mother Fled Syria, Says Former U.S. Ambassador

US: Assad Regime Aims Heavy Artillery at Civilians

US Ambassador Robert Ford warns the Assad regime is firing heavy artillery, intended for "full scale warfare," at civilians in simple homes.

US: Assad Regime Aims Heavy Artillery at Civilians

US, French Ambassadors Return to Damascus

The U.S. and France have both returned their ambassadors to Damascus this week as the world hopes to see democracy in Syria.

US, French Ambassadors Return to Damascus

Western Powers Warn Citizens, Leave Syria Now!

Westerns powers are warning their citizens to get out of Syria while they still can. The US embassy heightened an alert Wednesday.

Western Powers Warn Citizens, Leave Syria Now!

US Imposes More Sanctions on Syria

The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Syria, adding telecommunications companies to the ban on trade.

US Imposes More Sanctions on Syria

Mideast: US Envoys Face Threats, Assaults

US envoy pelted with eggs and tomatoes before barricading himself in a Damascus residence; US envoy in Cairo threatened with violence.

Mideast: US Envoys Face Threats, Assaults

Syrian Navy Shells Latakia, Death Toll Rises

Syria's navy shelled Latakia killing at least eight as the brutal crackdown in the scenic coastal city enters its second day.

Syrian Navy Shells Latakia, Death Toll Rises

Assad Loyalists Storm US Embassy

Loyalists of Syrian President Bashar Assad stormed the US embassy in Damascus after last week's show of support for opposition protesters in Hama.

Assad Loyalists Storm US Embassy

Arab Spring: US Envoy’s Hero’s Welcome and Fear of US Flag

Syrian protesters gave US envoy a hero’s welcome, but he was too afraid to allow the US flag on his car. Syria: He is aiding “militants.”

Arab Spring: US Envoy’s Hero’s Welcome and Fear of US Flag

US Ambassador in Hama; Syrian Violence Continues

Assad forces raided a Damascus suburb overnight; US Ambassador Robert Ford is in volatile Hama; more protests expected after Friday prayers.

US Ambassador in Hama; Syrian Violence Continues

Obama’s ‘Fantasy’ Rejects Bringing Home Envoy from Syria

Obama rebuffs increasing demands to recall US ambassador from Damascus and wants to “engage” Assad, a policy France has implied is a fantasy.

Obama’s ‘Fantasy’ Rejects Bringing Home Envoy from Syria