Syria

Report: Syrian Government Blocking Internet

A group of Sweish hackers raided Syria's state telecom and discovered it is using US technology to block the Internet.

McCain: NATO May Have to Strike Syria

Sen. John McCain says NATO might have to move from Libya to Israel’s back yard in Syria now that Qaddafi is gone.

US Ambassador Leaves Syria Following Incitement

The US told its ambassador to Syria to leave the country because of fears for his safety following anti-American incitement.

Report: PFLP Aiding Syrian Crackdown

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine has been implicated in aiding Syrian officials in kidnapping its dissidents in Lebanon.

Arab League Rejects GCC Push to Suspend Syria

The Arab League has opted to seek a dialogue between Syrian president Bashar Assad and opposition leaders over suspension.

Arab League to Debate Suspending Syria

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies want Syria suspended from the Arab League as unrest in the country spirals towards civil war.

China Breaks Ranks With Assad

China, a staunch ally of Damascus, has called on Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to honor his pledges for political reform.

Syrian Army Kills Dissident in Lebanon

In a growing trend of cross border incursions into Lebanese territory, Syrian forces murdered a fleeing dissident in the Bekaa Valley.

Video: Syrian’s Top Muslim Threatens West with Suicide Bombings

Syria’s top Sunni Muslim leader told pro-Assad Lebanese Christian women, “We will prepare suicide bombers” if the West bombs Syria.

31 Die Monday in Syria's Continuing Crackdown

Syria added 31 more to the death toll on Monday, but at least 17 were members of the Syrian Army, as protesters begin to fight back.

Israeli Hero's Last Words: I Regret Nothing

A former Syrian prisoner said that he discovered the last message Eli Cohen left the world.

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.

Iran Warns Turkey: Trade Ties in Jeopardy

Iran has issued a warning to Turkey: 'change your attitude towards Syria, Muslim secularism and the NATO anti-missile shield, or else.'

Beirut Vows to Protect Syrian Refugees

Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati has vowed to protect some 5,000 Syrian refugees who have fled the Assad regime.

Syrian Death Toll Rises to More than 2,900

The death toll in Syria has risen to 2,900 since the start of the anti-government grassroots uprising seven months ago, the U.N. reports.

Russia and China Veto UN Resolution on Syria

Russia and China join forces, veto a UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria and hinting it could face sanctions.

Report: Syrian Unrest Spilling into Lebanon

Syrian tanks have made several hit-and-run incursions into Lebanon in recent days as Assad's anti-dissident crackdown shifts into high gear.

Assad Threatens Israel, US if NATO Attacks

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad threatened to 'rain missiles' on Tel Aviv if NATO or the US attacks Syria.

Security Council to Vote on Resolution on Syria

European nations calling for a vote on a UN resolution that would consider sanctions against Syria. Russia may veto or abstain.

Syria: More than 3,000 Detained in Rastan

Syrian troops have detained more than 3,000 people in the town of Rastan, activists say.

US Imposes More Sanctions on Syria

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

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.

Son of Syria's Grand Mufti Killed by Gunmen

The son of Syria’s Grand Mufti killed by armed gunmen near Idleb. Reports say the country is headed toward civil war.

Syria: Nuclear Engineer Killed in Homs

Nuclear engineer killed in the Syrian city of Homs. Conflicting reports as to who did it.

Syrian Official: Defectors Kidnapped Army Officers

A Syrian official claims gunmen have kidnapped 14 army officers in a guerrilla raid; intense fighting between army loyalists and defectors.

Syria Claims to Have Found Israeli Weapons in Homs

Syria claims authorities have found a vehicle loaded with Israeli-made ammunition used by anti-regime protesters.

Syrian Forces Accused of Dismembering Teen

Zainab al-Hosni, 18, was found dismembered in a Syrian morgue along with her activist brother, whose body showed signs of torture.

Syria Threatens to 'Reclaim' Refugees Who Escaped into Lebanon

Syria has threatened to enter Lebanese villages in order to "reclaim" Syrian s who have escaped Assad's reign of terror.

Russia Banking on Assad

Despite months of unrest in Syria and int'l condemnation of the regime's brutal crackdown, Russia is banking on Assad's survival.

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.

Help Wanted: Syrian Opposition Leader

Just days after forming a 140-member national council, Syrian protesters say they want a leader to take the reigns and lead them to freedom.

Syrian Prisoner Claims: I Helped Kill Mughniyeh

Syrian TV broadcasts alleged confession of “Jordanian spy” involvement in Israeli assassination of Mughniyeh.

Forty Killed As Anti-Assad Protests Intensify

Assad forces killed at least 40 as anti-regime protests in Syria enter week 27.

Syrian National Council Formed

Syrian opposition leaders - 70 in Syria and 60 outside the country - have formed a national council to oppose President Bashar Assad.

Anti-Russian Protests Erupt in Syria

Syrian opposition leaders staged a 'day of rage' against Moscow over its obstruction of Western-led sanctions on the Assad regime.

Lebanon's Maronite Christians: Who Will Replace Syria's Assad?

Lebanon's Maronite Christian community is worried that Syria's brutal president will be replaced by a worse regime: radical Islamists.

45 Dead in Syrian Gov't Crackdown in 2-Day Period

Nearly 50 people have been killed by Syrian government troops over the past three days as the brutal crackdown against civilians continues.

Syria: At Least 17 Shot Dead in Hama

At least 17 were shot dead by security forces in the Syrian protests city of Hama; UN names 'rights panel' for Syria.

UN: Syrian Death Toll Tops 2,600

UN Human Rights commissioner Navi Pillay says the civilian death toll in Syria has reached 2,600.

Israel Allows Annual Druze Pilgrimage to Syria

Israel has relented and allowed 550 Druze to travel to Syria on their annual pilgrimage despite security warnings.

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.

Syrian Protesters Appeal for International Help

For the first time in six months, Syrians plead for international help against Assad's brutal crackdown.

Assad Declares War on Protesters

Embattled president Bashar Assad declared a 'state of war' in Syria in what may indicate he plans to follow in his father's footsteps.

Report: Turkey's Anti-Israel Pose Tied to Ankara's Syria Policy

Syria is quickly losing friends even among those thought to be its staunchest allies.

Homs Crackdown Intensifies, 14 Killed

After refusing to discuss Syria's unrest with Arab League Sec. Gen. Nabil al-Arabi, Assad's forces intensify their Homs crackdown.

Syrian Gov't Forces Focus on Central City of Homs

Syrian government forces have returned to the city of Homs, killing more protesters.

Arab League Chief Delays Syria Visit

Just one day before it was to start, Arab League chief Nabil El-Arabi delays his planned visit to Syria. No explanations provided.

Arab League Secretary General in Damascus as Blood Flows On

Arab League secretary general Nabil al-Arabi is in Damascus to pressure President Bashar Assad to stop his bloody crackdown; more deaths.

EU Imposes Oil Embargo on Syria

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

19 Dead in Syrian Government Raids Since Friday

Two people are dead after Syrian government forces stormed a village in the country's northern region on Saturday.

Syria: 13 Dead as Crackdown Continues

13 dead in Syria as Bashar Assad’s continues assault on protesters. Meanwhile, EU adopts new sanctions against Syria.

EU to Adopt Ban on Syrian Oil Imports

The European Union is expected to announce new sanctions against Syria on Friday, including a ban on Syrian oil imports.

Trouble for Assad? Hama Attorney-General Defects

Hama's attorney-general resigns over protest crackdown, marking the first high-profile defection in Syria since protest began.

Report: Torture and Murder in Syrian Prisons

Amnesty International: "Deaths behind bars reaching massive proportions, accounts of torture are horrific."

More U.S. Sanctions on Syria While Assad Keeps Killing

Assad's forces kill at least seven people after Ramadan. Meanwhile, the U.S. slaps sanctions on Syrian officials.

Syrian Opposition: 'Do Not Take Up Arms'

A prominent group of Syrian protest leaders have called on Syrians not to take up arms against Assad -- or call for Int'l intervention

1 Dead in Syrian Gov't Raid on Northern Village of Sarameen

One person is dead and others are wounded after government forces raided the village of Sarameen in northern Syria.

Assad Thumbs Nose at West; Forces Kill 8

Despite mounting international pressure and sanctions, Assad keeps the crackdown going saying he won't bow to 'colonialists.'

Arab League Puts Syria on Agenda

The Arab League has put Syria on its upcoming meeting agenda as Assad's hit-and-run crackdown proceeds apace.

Ahmadinejad to Assad: Speak to the Opposition

After helping Assad crack down on anti-regime protests, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells him to talk to the opposition.