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Regime Airstrikes Near Damascus Kill 37 Civilians

Death toll keeps rising in bombardment that wounded at least 120, as rebels kill 13 in rocket strikes on Damascus.

Rebel Rocket Fire Kills 5 in Damascus

Rocket fire from rebel-held areas around Syrian capital kill five and wound 37.

Assad Makes Rare Public Appearance for Muslim Holiday

Syrian President attends prayers at a Damascus mosque to mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Syria: Rebel Mortar Attack in Damascus Kills 20

Fighting continues in Syria as rebel mortar attack in Damascus kills 4 people, while government forces battle ISIS in Hasakeh.

UN Refugee Agency Marks World Refugee Day in Syria

UN calls on global community to remember millions displaced by war.

Iranian Soldiers Deployed to Protect Damascus as Rebels Advance

Iranian, Iraqi fighters sent to guard against rebel attack on Syrian capital, amid concerns Assad regime is failing.

Damascus: Syrian General Injured in Rebel Suicide Bombing

General Mohammad Eid wounded when rebels on motorbikes stage daring assault in regime-held suburb of Syrian capital.

'Buy Syrian' Fair in Damascus Highlights War Damage

Struggling entrepreneurs take part in fair to emphasize 'made in Syria' products, as the tolls of civil war are sharply felt.

Syria: 42 Dead in Clashes Between Rebels

At least 42 fighters killed in fierce fighting between Islamist rebels and the Islamic State group.

Palestinians Repel ISIS in Syrian Refugee Camp

Palestinian and Syrian fighters were able Thursday to retake control of a large refugee camp in Damascus seized by ISIS.

Syria: Damascus Shelled, Hamas Terrorist Killed

One dead and 30 wounded in souk attack on Damascus; separate incident kills Hamas terrorist in Yarmuk.

Four Killed in Twin Suicide Bombings South of Damascus

Four killed and 13 more wounded in two simultaneous suicide attacks in southern Damascus on Monday.

Syrian Regime's Airstrikes Kill 15 Near Damascus

15 people killed and dozens more wounded in government airstrike on a rebel area in Syria, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.

Damascus: Regime Airstrikes Kill 82 People

Over 60 airstrikes from Assad's forces on the Syrian capital mark the deadliest onslaught since November, watchdog group says.

Reports: Damascus Suffers Major Rocket Attack Thursday

Fighting intensified in and around Damascus Thursday, as rebels pounded neighborhoods of the city with rockets, reports said.

Syria: At Least 7 Dead in Damascus Bus Bombing

Dozens also injured after explosion on bus carrying Shia Muslim pilgrims in the Syrian capital; Nusra Front claims responsibility.

Syria: Mortars, Rockets Rain Down on Damascus

Rebels make good on threats to retaliate after deadly regime airstrikes, fire barrage of rockets and mortars at gov't-held areas of capital.

Report: Syria Strikes Targeted Hezbollah-Bound Missile System

Pan-Arab paper appears to back reports strikes at Dimas and Damascus airport targeted S300 missile system; Hezbollah denies.

Watch: Footage of Alleged Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus

Syrian state TV airs footage of airstrikes near capital; Syrian army says strikes proof Israel is supporting rebels.

5 Nuclear Engineers Killed in Syria

Five nuclear engineers, including one Iranian, killed north of Damascus near the research center where they worked.

Syria Submits 'Specific' List of Chemical Weapons to OPCW

'Discrepancies' were found in the original list Syria provided to the joint mission, officials claim, amidst rumors of more attacks.

Report: Assad's Forces Razing Whole Neighborhoods in Syria

Human Rights Watch claims Assad's forces have been destroying whole neighborhoods in Syria, using satellite photos as evidence.

48 Besieged 'Palestinian Refugees' Starve in Syria

Al-Yarmouk camp besieged by Syrian army for months, death toll up to 48 as PA Arabs protest on Temple Mount.

Syria: Deadly Suicide Bombing Kills Four in Damascus

Bombing targeted 'government building' as clashes around the capital continue.

Mortar Shell Hits Damascus School, Children Unharmed

A mortar shell hits the French school in the Syrian capital, children in class miraculously escape without injuries.

Syria: Dozens of Soldiers Killed in Rebel Bomb Attack

At least 31 Syrian soldiers killed in a rebel bomb attack on an army base near Damascus.

Syria: Rebels in Crisis as Regime Forces Continue to Make Gains

Capitalizing on rebel infighting, Syrian gov't forces, backed by Shia militias from Iraq and Lebanon, retake key positions.

Rare Attack on Regime Stronghold as Battle for Damascus Looms

Syrian rebels hit southern city of Suweida, until now untouched by the conflict, as army gears up for major Damascus operation.

Rare Footage: View from Syrian Tank Turret in Battle

Video from Syrian army tanks in Damascus battle shows army caution in the face of rebel advantages in urban combat.

Report: Hezbollah Preparing for 'Battle for Damascus'

Was Hezbollah "withdrawal" a diversion? Terror group reportedly preparing for massive battle around Damascus.

Syria: At Least 20 Dead in Car Bomb Explosion

Car bomb explosion kills at least 20 near a mosque in the Damascus province town of Suq Wadi Barada.

Damascus in the Dark After Rebels Hit Gas Pipeline

An explosion near the airport in Damascus has been followed by a blackout in parts of the country.

Hezbollah Helps Syrian Army Retake Key Town

Despite withdrawal of some of its fighter, Iranian-backed terror group still a key weapon in Assad's arsenal.

'Terror Tunnel' Discovered - This Time in Damascus

Similarities between tunnel used by Syrian rebels and recently discovered Hamas tunnel from Gaza may not be a coincidence.

Two Car Bombs Explode in Damascus

Two car bombs exploded near Syria’s state television headquarters in central Damascus.

Syria: Scores Killed as Army Attacks Rebels South of Damascus

Scores of Syrian rebels and army forces were killed in fierce fighting south of Damascus.

Syria: Rebels Down Drone as Regime Casualties Mount

Rebels parade unmanned drone shot down near Damascus; regime forces under strain.

Economist: Damascus Worst Place to Live in the World

Thanks to the civil war in Syria, Damascus is now listed as the worst city in the world to live in by a prestigious British publication.

Report: Syrian Army Seals Damascus, Prepares ‘Martyrs’

The Syrian army continues to prepare for strikes with Damascus shutdown, ‘martyr’ pilots.

Syrian Official: If Damascus is Attacked, Tel Aviv Will Burn

A senior official in the Syrian army warns the West: waging a war on Syria will be reciprocated with an attack on Tel Aviv.

Initial Assessment: Assad Did Use Chemical Weapons

Preliminary assessment by U.S. and allied intelligence agencies concludes that chemical weapons were indeed used by Syrian forces.

Syrian Army Assaults Homs, Al Nusra Takes Checkpoint Near Jordan

Syrian Army regulars launched an assault Saturday on rebel-held parts of Homs, while continuing to bomb areas in Damascus and Aleppo.

Syrian Rebels: Chemical Weapons Used in Damascus

Syrian government forces reportedly used chemical weapons against rebel-controlled areas in two Damascus neighborhoods.

Free Syrian Army Accuses Hizbullah of Using Chemical Weapons

The opposition Free Syrian Army says chemical weapons have been used in a Damascus town by Hizbullah terrorists.

Explosions Shake Damascus Military Airport

Two bombs struck a large military airport outside the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday night, the main rebel army said.

Leader of Jihadist Rebel Force Wounded in Syria

The leader of the jihadist rebel force al-Nusra Front wounded by an army bombing near the Syrian capital.

Ya'alon: Israel Not Getting Involved in Syrian Civil War

Israel is not getting involved in Syria's civil war, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said.

Explosions Rock Damascus, Israel Blamed for Second Airstrike

A series of explosions heard in Damascus, as Syrian media claims that Israel carried out a rocket attack on a research center in Damascus.

At Least 80 Killed in Latest Syria Massacre

Syrian opposition says that government troops seized a town near Damascus, killing at least 80 people, including women and children.

‘No Deal’ With Syria on UN Probe of Chemical Weapons Sites

Talks are stalled over UN inspection of sites where Syrian chemical weapons are stored, according to diplomatic sources.

25 Dead in Damascus Car Bombing

At least 25 are dead and more are wounded after a suicide bombing strikes the heart of the Syrian capital.

Video: Syria’s Ancient Eliyahu HaHavi Synagogue Shelled

An ancient synagogue near Damascus has reportedly gone up in flames after being robbed and vandalized.

Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical Weapons Near Damascus

Members of the Syrian opposition claim that Assad’s forces fired phosphorous at rebels in the town of Adra.

Damascus Suicide Bombing Kills 42, Including Pro-Assad Cleric

A suicide bomb attack on a mosque killed 42 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric, and wounded dozens of others.

EU Official Killed in Rocket Attack on Damascus Suburb

A member of the European Union delegation in Syria has been killed in a rocket attack on Damascus.

Syrian Rebels Accuse Assad of Deals with Israel

Syrian rebels are claiming clandestine deals between Assad and the Jewish State while kidnapping UN peacekeepers.

Syrian Rebels Hang 'Palestinian Refugees' who Aided Assad

Syrian rebels hanged two Arabs registered as “Palestinian refugees” on suspicion of aiding the Assad, says a rights watchdog.

Report: Nasrallah's Hizbullah Deputy Injured or Killed in Syria

The second-in-command to Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been injured in an attack on a convoy by Syrian opposition forces.

Death Toll Rising in Damascus Bombings

At least 31 people are reported dead and dozens more are injured following a car bombing in central Damascus.

This is How the Senior Hizbullah Terrorist Was Killed

A report in a Lebanese daily purports to present a detailed account of the 2008 assassination of Hizbullah terrorist Imad Mughniyeh.