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Syrian Rebels: Assad's Regime is Crumbling

Syrian army defectors and rebel commanders say that Damascus attack would hasten the end of President Bashar Al-Assad's rule.

Syrian Rebels Plan to Intensify Attacks in Damascus

Syrian rebels will intensify attacks inside Damascus and target sensitive security installations in operation to “liberate Damascus”.

Heavy Fighting in Syrian Capital

Heavy fighting has been reported in the heart of Damascus, with the main highway to the south of the country severed.

Syria: 'Most Intense' Fighting Reported in Damascus

Syria's army blasts rebel strongholds in Damascus, sparking the “most intense” fighting in the capital since the revolt erupted.

Syria Rebels Gaining Ground

Free Army forces having more success in fighting against the Assad regime, as defections continue.

Syrian Troops Continue to Bombard Damascus Suburb

Syrian troops bombard a rebellious suburb of Damascus with tank and artillery shells, killing dozens of people.

Senior Hamas Official Murdered in Damascus

A senior member of Hamas was murdered in Damascus, the group says, vowing to investigate the murder.

UN Suspends Observer Mission in Syria Due to Danger

The United Nations announced Saturday that it won't send additional monitors to Syria; saying it's just too dangerous.

Assad Regime Crumbling?

Reports say rebels took over Air Force base in Homs, shell struck government building inside Damascus.

Heavy Fighting Reported on Streets of Damascus

Heavy fighting is reported on the streets of Damascus, with battles affecting a power station supplying electricity to army bases.

EU Tightens Sanctions Against Syria – Again

Killings continued in Syria Monday as the European Union ratcheted up sanctions against Damascus in an effort to stop the slaughter.

Syrian Opposition Says Assad Destroying Peace Plan

Syrian opposition leader says the Assad regime is trying to destroy a U.N.-brokered peace plan for the country.

Syrian Rebels Fight Back with Suicide Bombs

Assad’s brutality, including starvation, has driven rebels to fight back with suicide bombs. Twenty killed in attack on security forces.

Syria: 11 People Killed in Damascus Blast

No end to Syria violence: Damascus blast kills 11, and security forces continue to attack anti-regime protesters.

Who Kidnapped Hamas Official in Damascus?

Hamas officials have asked Syria to help find its former official who was kidnapped in Damascus on Saturday, Arab media reported.

Syrian Tanks Shell Damascus Suburbs

Rebel raids on the Syrian capital have resulted in yet more shelling of civilian areas and President Bashar al-Assad fights to surrvive.

Damascus Suburbs Under Government Tank Fire

Syrian Army regulars attacked two large Damascus suburbs Wednesday, using tank fire in an attempt to rout entrenched rebel forces.

Dozens Killed in Machine-Gun Battles in Streets of Damascus

The raging anti-Assad rebellion has reached Damascus, where rebels and Assad’s forces are locked in battle. Dozens are dead.

Video: Dozens Dead, Wounded in Damascus Car Bombs

Dozens of civilians and soldiers were killed and wounded in multiple explosions in Damascus. Rebels and the Assad regime blame each other.

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.

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Gaza de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, says the terrorist group will “never recognize Israel" and "the resistance will continue."

Top Syrian General Assassinated

A top Syrian general has been assassinated in Damascus the day after two major suicide bombings attacked government complexes in Aleppo.

Syria Condemns Arab League Pullout

The Syrian government has condemned a decision by the Arab League to pull its monitors from the raging civil war zone.

Report: Mashaal Abandons Hamas' Damascus Bureau

Hamas’ politburo chief Khaled Mashaal has abandoned the group's office in Syria and decided not to return to the country.

Russia: 'We Can Do No More' for Syria

Moscow has reached its limit and says it can "do no more" to help Syria's President Bashar al-Assad remain in power.

EU Appoints New Mideast Envoy, Germany's Andreas Reinicke

The European Union has appointed a new Middle East envoy; Andreas Reinicke, Germany’s ambassador to Syria.

Arab League Extends Syria Observer Mandate By 1 Month

The 22-member Arab League has officially voted to extend the mandate of the observer mission to Syria by one month.

Arab League Mulls Renewal of Monitor Mission in Syria

The Arab League is considering whether to end or renew the mission of 165 observers sent to Syria in hopes of deterring government murder.

Syrian Gov't Forces Kill Leading Activists

Four leading anti-government activists were killed Thursday by Assad loyalist forces in an ambush in the northwestern Idlib province.

Hamas Politburo Chief Khaled Mashaal to Step Down

Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal will step down when the group's elections take place this year, according to a fellow terrorist.

Hamas Leaders’ Families Flee Syria

Hamas continues to flee Syria as security situation in Damascus worsens and tensions with President Bashar al-Assad continue to mount.

Syria's Assad Rallies Supporters in Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appeared in public Wednesday in Damascus for the first time in months to rally supporters.

Slaughter of Innocents Continues in Syria

At least 16 people died Sunday by mid-day in Syria, including two who were tortured by government forces, human rights activists said.

Syrian Air Force Colonel Defects

A top Syrian Air Force colonel has defected to the opposition along with dozens of other soldiers, Arab media reported Saturday.

Syria: Damascus Terror Attack Leaves 25 Dead

At least 25 dead and dozens wounded after a suicide bomber hits a busy Damascus intersection.

Arab League Advisory Board Says 'Pull Monitors From Syria'

An advisory board within the 22-nation Arab League is warning the organization to yank its monitors from Syria.

Hamas Leader Khaled Mashaal Flees Damascus

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has fled Damascus together with his family, the London-based Al-Hayat newspaper reports.

Maher Assad, Brother of Syrian President, Missing

Maher Assad, the brother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is reported by Arab media as missing.

Dozens Dead in Twin Bomb Attacks in Damascus

At least 40 people are dead after two suicide car bombers struck two security facilities in Damascus.

Syrians Vote Despite Battles in the Street

Syrians went out to vote in a nationwide municipal election Monday, despite continued violence and a feeling the polls were useless.

Syrian Military Defectors Battle Loyalists Near Jordan

Army defectors battled their former compatriots Sunday in one of the fiercest battles to wrack the country in Syria's emerging civil war.

Syrian Opposition Calls General Strike, Fears Bloodbath

Syrian opposition forces call a general strike hoping to hasten the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, despite fears of a bloodbath.

Syrian Oil Pipeline to Homs Blown Up

The oil pipeline leading from eastern Syria to the central city of Homs was blown up on Thursday, destroying supplies to the city.

Syrian FM: Assad's Words Distorted by State Dept

Syria's Foreign Ministry is working on damage control, denying President Assad refused to take responsibility for the actions of his troops.

Assad Tells ABC: 'We Don't Kill Our People'

Syrian President Assad tells ABC's Barbara Walters, "No government in the world [would] kill its people unless it's led by a crazy person."

Assad's 'Mexican Standoff' with the Arab League

Syria's president accepts monitors to ensure his troops end violence, but only if the Arab League agrees not to enforce its own deal.

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.

Hamas Scaling Back Presence in Syria, Dozens Leave

Dozens of members of Hamas have quietly returned to Gaza from Damascus, according to diplomats.

Assad Ignores Arab League Ultimatum, 25 More Die

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has not responded to an Arab League deadline to sign its initiative to end the violence against its people.

Arab League Adds Travel Ban, Tightens Sanctions on Syria

The Cairo-based Arab League has tightened its sanctions on Syria, listing 17 high-ranking officials on a travel ban to other Arab nations.

Kuwait Warns Citizens 'Leave Syria Now'

Kuwait warned its citizens Thursday to leave Syria "to ensure their safety" while they still can.

Turkey Hits Syria with Sanctions

Turkey has struck Syria with a list of economic sanctions designed to break the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

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.

Syrian Army Defectors Attack Damascus Intelligence Complex

Syrian army defectors have launched an attack on a major intelligence complex in Damascus.

Syria Cuts Oil Production in Response to US, EU Sanctions

Sanctions against Syria have begun to affect oil production, as Damascus finds it cannot sell export its crude abroad.

Turkey Breaks Off Talks With Syria. Ties Next To Go?

Turkey has broken off talks with Syria and is considering imposing sanctions against its neighbor instead, in a serious diplomatic break.

Arab League, Syria Reach Deal on 'Reforms'

The Arab League has allegedly reached a deal with Syria on "reforms" to end government violence against protesters.

EU Imposes Oil Embargo on Syria

Syria's main trading partner, the European Union, has imposed an oil embargo on Damascus.

Syrian Gov't Forces Attack Towns Near Turkey

Syrian government forces attacked several towns near the border with Turkey Wednesday, according to local residents.

Syrian Pipeline Sabotaged Near Homs

An oil pipeline was sabotaged near the Syrian protest city of Homs; Damascus' output down 37%.