Syria

UN Probes Syrian Massacre

United Nations monitors entered a village Saturday to probe reports of a massacre.

Clinton 'Outraged' by Syria Massacre, Urges UN Action

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton outraged by reports of massacre in Syria, demands the UN Security Council take action.

World Condemns Assad for Latest Massacre

Syria's opposition urges UN action in Syria, as world condemns massacre of more than 200 people in Hama.

Defecting Syrian Diplomat: Only Force Can Bring Down Assad

Nawaf Fares, Syria's ambassador to Iraq who defected: There is no way Assad can be pushed from power without force.

Israel Preparing for Action in Syria, Says Former Mossad Chief

Former Mossad chief Danny Yatom: Israel is preparing for military action in Syria, if its chemical weapons end up in the hands of Hizbullah.

Assad's Forces Massacre Hundreds in Hama

Syrian government troops, using tanks and helicopters, massacre more than 100 people in the province of Hama.

West Seeks Sanctions on Assad if Violence Continues

Western powers seek a UN resolution that gives Assad ten days to silence his heavy guns or face tough sanctions.

Syria's Ambassador to Iraq Defects

Syria's ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf Fares, has defected from the regime of embattled President Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian Opposition Appeals to Mother Russia

Syrian opposition forces appeal to Moscow for intervention after UN and Arab League efforts fail to stop the slaughter by government troops.

US Refuses to Reveal Details on Downed Turkish Jet

U.S. officials claim they know the details regarding the Turkish jet downed by Syria last month, but refuse to reveal them to the public.

Russia Sends Naval Flotilla to its Base in Syria

Russia sends a naval flotilla of seven warships to its naval base at Tartus. Officials claim deployment unrelated to Syrian unrest.

Annan in Iraq Seeking Solution to Syrian Crisis

UN special envoy Kofi Annan is barnstorming the Mideast region looking for allies in his quest to end the ongoing bloodshed in Syria

Iran Producing Deadly Anti-Tank ‘Kornet’ Missile

Iran is copy-catting the deadly Russian Kornet anti-tank missile that Hizbullah used against Israeli soldiers in the Second Lebanon War.

Russia Suspends New Arms Shipments to Syria

Russia on Monday signaled that it would not sign new weapons contracts with Syria so long as the situation in the country remains unstable.

Haifa's Rambam Hospital Prepared to Treat Syrian Casualties

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara tours Haifa's Rambam Hospital, assured it is prepared to receive casualties from Syria.

Annan Arrives in Tehran After Damascus Talks

UN special envoy Kofi Annan arrived in Iran, where he hopes to enlist the aid of Tehran in salvaging his already sunk Syrian peace plan

Annan Sees 'Progress' as Syrian Blood Flows

UN special envoy Kofi Annan says his talks with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad were 'productive' as at least 100 more are slain.

McCain Blasts Obama Administration's Handling of Syrian Crisis

Sen. McCain condemned the Obama administration’s handling of the Syrian crisis, saying said the U.S. is not doing enough to help rebels.

Iran Elected to Top Post at UN Arms Trade Treaty Conference

Iran has been elected as one of the 15 members of the United Nation’s Arms Trade Treaty conference, according to UN Watch exclusive report.

Assad Blames U.S. for Fueling Uprising

In an interview on German TV, Syrian President Bashar Assad says the U.S. is partnering with those “terrorists”.

Syrian Army Launches Military Drill as World Watches

The Syrian Army has launched a major military drill, according to an announcement by the country's official SANA news agency.

Ban Calls to Reduce Number of Syria Observers

Ban Ki-moon calls to reduce the number of unarmed military observers in Syria, put more stress on political efforts to end the conflict.

U.S. Welcomes Defection of Top Syrian General

U.S. says the defection of a top general from the Syrian regime is “significant”, but notes that Assad still “has loyalists around.”

France, Syrian Opposition Call for More Sanctions

More than 100 nations attended the Friends of Syria conference in Paris to discuss ways to topple President Bashar al-Assad.

Top Syrian General Defects to Turkey

Manaf Tlass, a Syrian general who was a leading member of Assad's inner circle, has defected to Turkey.

Italian Company Sold Technology to Syria - and Israel

An Italian company revealed to have sold technology to Syria also won an Israel Railways tender.

WikiLeaks to Release 2.5 Million Syrian Cables

The self-appointed whistle blowers of WikiLeaks have begun releasing a trove of Syrian emails revealing Western ties.

Syria Violence Renders Observer Force Moot

UN observer chief Maj. Gen. Robert Mood says his force cannot resume its mission amid escalating violence; slams diplomats failures

15th General Defects from Syria to Turkey

A Syrian general and a number of soldiers among 66 Syrians who flee into Turkey in one day.

Al-Qaeda Inspired Group Claims Syria Attacks

Al-Nusra, an Al-Qaeda inspired group, has claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks across Syria.

Moscow Cuts Odds on Assad's Survival: '10%'

Sources close to the Kremlin say Russian leaders have a grim view of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's future as a leader; no to asylum.

Turkey Finds Bodies of Downed Pilots

Military officials in Ankara say they have located the remains of two pilots downed by Syria on July 22; working to recover them from seabed

Annan Spokesman: Syria Ceasefire 'Imperative'

The death toll in the 16-month uprising against the Syrian regime tops 16,500 in President Bashar al-Assad's 'torture archipelago.'

Assad Wishes Downed Jet Had Been Israeli

Assad is sorry that his forces downed a Turkish plane but added, "I might have been happy if this had been an Israeli plane.”

Report: 85 Syrian Soldiers Defect to Turkey

Nearly 300 Syrians have defected to Turkey, including 85 soldiers, Turkey's state-run news agency reports.

Assad Targets Opposition Leaders with ‘Counter-Terrorism’ Laws

The Syrian regime ramps up its offensive; passes new counter-terror law, as opposition leaders discuss a 'post-Assad' Syria.

Turkish FM Urges Syrian Opposition to Unity

Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu warned Syria's often fractious opposition against discord saying only al-Assad would benefit

Syria Rebels Gaining Ground

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

Russia May Have Helped Down Turkish Jet

Russia may have helped shoot down the Turkish aircraft near Syria, officials tell The Sunday Times newspaper.

Syria: At Least 83 Killed as Forces Storm Damascus Suburb

At least 83 people killed across Syria, hundreds trapped in Douma as regime forces storm the town in Damascus province.

Syria Transition Plan Could Leave Assad Running Syria

Major powers came up with a plan for a government transition in Syria, that could leave Bashar al-Assad in charge of the country

Syrian Troops Continue to Bombard Damascus Suburb

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

Kofi Annan Optimistic as Syria Bleeds

UN special envoy Kofi Annan says he believes a ministerial crisis talk on Syria will yield 'an acceptable result.'

Hamas Man Assassinated – but Who Did It?

A senior Hamas terrorist is killed in Damascus. Hamas blames Israel, Syrians blame Syria.

Syrian Tanks Gather on Turkish Border

Syrian rebels say Assad is sending tanks to the Turkish border. Turkey has sent troops toward Syria.

Israel Convinces Russia to Cancel Syrian S-300 Deal

Israel played a major role in influencing Russia to cancel its planned sale of the S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria.

Explosion Rocks Syrian Palace of Justice

A large explosion shook downtown Damascus as bloody fighting continues in and around the capital.

Turkey Placing Aircraft on Syrian Frontier

Turkish prime minister says Ankara is 'totally in the right' over the downing of one of its jets by Syria; incident 'won't go unanswered'

U.S. Group Cancels Talk by Syria's Grand Mufti

Foundation for Middle East Peace rescinds an invitation to Syria's top Muslim cleric after learning he threatened suicide bombings.

Russia Suspends Missile Contract with Syria

Russia’s main weapons producer suspends its contract with Syria to supply S-300 long-range missile systems.

Hamas Blames Mossad for Death of its Member in Syria

Hamas says that its member Kamal Hussein Ranaja, who was killed in Damascus, was murdered by Israel's spy agency.

Senior Hamas Official Murdered in Damascus

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

Syria May Have Mistaken Turkish Jet for Israeli One

The downing of a Turkish fighter plane by Syria may have been a case of mistaken identity, a Syrian minister says amid rising tensions.

Annan Invites Major Powers to Syria Pow-Wow

With Syria's popular uprising crossing into civil war and tensions with Turkey rising, the major powers prepare to meet

Iraq Orders Closure of 44 International News Outlets

Iraq has ordered the closure of 44 international news outlets, among them the Voice of America, and the BBC.

Erdogan: Turkey Does Not Intend to Attack Syria

Turkey's premier says Ankara has no intention of attacking Syria, but orders troops deployed on the Syrian border amid rising tensions

Gunmen Storm Pro-Gov't Syrian News TV Station

Opposition forces in Syria stormed a pro-government satellite news television station Wednesday, killing three.

Turkey Deploys Troops Along Border with Syria

Turkey deploys a large number of military vehicles to the Syrian border after Syria downs its jet.

Syria in a Real Situation of War, Says Assad

Syrian President Bashar Assad tells the new parliament that Syria must secure victory in the war against anti-regime rebels.

NATO Backs Turkey Against Syria

NATO has strongly condemned the downing of a Turkish jet by Syria saying the alliance stands with Turkey in 'strong solidarity.'