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Russia Evacuates Citizens from Syria, Sends Humanitarian Aid

Russia has sent two aircrafts loaded with humanitarian aid to Syria to evacuate its citizens who are now ready to leave.

100 Soldiers, 30 Rebels Dead in Syrian Oil Province Battle

The jihadist Al-Nusra Front seized a town in the oil-rich Syrian Hasakah province after a battle in which 100 soldiers and 30 rebels died.

Syrian Refugees Attack Norwegian Charity Storehouse in Jordan

Jordanian police were forced to fire tear gas at a mob of Syrian refugees Sunday after they rioted at the storehouse of a Norwegian charity.

Report: Official Gov't News Agency Bombed in Syria

The offices of the government-owned Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) have been bombed in Damascus, according to Arab news reports.

Iran Threatens Attack on Israel Through Syrian Proxy

Iran has threatened to attack Israel via Syria in retaliation for the destruction of a chemical weapons processing center near Damascus.

UN: Syrians Face Starvation From Civil War

Syrians will starve this year and probably for years to come without international assistance, the United Nations warned Wednesday.

Russia Pulls Citizens from Syria

Russia is evacuating its citizens from Syria, one of its most important beneficiaries in the Middle East.

NATO Patriot Missiles Land in Turkey

NATO’s Patriot anti-ballistic missile defense system – has arrived in Turkey.

Syria: 5 Dead as Fighting Returns to 'Palestinian' Camp

Syrian fighting has returned to an area of Damascus which serves as a camp for people registered as "Palestinian refugees."

Car Bomb Rips Through Damascus Gas Station

At least nine dead after a car bomb tore through a gas station in the Syrian capital Damascus' district of Barzeh.

Video: War Crimes on New Year’s Day in Syria

Assad’s jets bomb children; soldiers stab prisoners to death. New Year’s Day did not stop war crimes. Warning: graphic images in video.

Dozens of Tortured Corpses Found in Damascus

At least 30 tortured bodies found in a flashpoint district of Damascus as Syria violence continues into 2013.

Palestinian 'Refugees' Return to Damascus Camp

Thousands of people recognized as Palestinian refugees return to the Yarmouk camp that has become a battle ground.

Thousands Flee Damascus Refugee Camp as Fighting Continues

Tens of thousands of the Yarmouk "Palestinian refugee" camp in Damascus flee as Assad's army attacks advancing rebels.

Syrian Rebels Take Over Damascus Refugee Camp

Rebels have taken over the Yarmouk camp which is home to thousands of "Palestinian refugees".

Syria Bombs Palestinian Mosque, Killing 25

Mosque in Yarmouk neighborhood in southern Damascus was sheltering 600 refugees.

Rebels Appear to be Closing in on Syria's Assad

Syrian opposition forces captured a military air field, as well as the army's 22nd Brigade air defense base, both just outside Damascus.

Report: New Activity at Syrian Chemical Weapon Sites

There are signs of new activity at Syrian chemical weapons sites, Western intelligence officials said, according to The New York Times.

UN Soldiers Wounded in Syria Receive Treatment in Israel

Two Austrian soldiers who were wounded in Syria flown to the Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.

Syrian Rebels Kill Top Ruling Party Official

Syrian rebels killed a top official in the ruling Baath party Thursday, along with three of his bodyguards.

Both Sides Raise Stakes in Syrian Civil War

Military forces are slowly ratcheting up the pressure as the stakes are growing tighter in the race to control Syria.

Syrian Civil War Spreads to Damascus Outskirts

Regime helicopters pound the outskirts of Damascus as the fighting in Syria's civil war continues.

Report: Assad Palace Hit by Mortar Fire in Damascus

Arab media are reporting that rebel forces have shelled the palace of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Bombing in Damascus Pro-Assad Alawite Enclave

A loyalist enclave in the heart of Damascus was hit by multiple explosions Wednesday morning.

50 Dead in Massive Syrian Suicide Bombing

At least 50 are dead following a massive suicide bombing in central Syria, activists and state media report.

Bomb Blast at Hotel Hosting UN Observers

A huge bomb exploded Sunday morning at a Damascus hotel often used by United Nations observers, state media reported.

7 Killed in Damascus Bombing

At least six, and possibly seven people were killed Wednesday in a bombing next to a Shi'ite mosque on the outskirts of Damascus.

Syria War Escalates, Army Jets Attack Inside Damascus

A Syrian fighter jet hits targets inside Damascus for the first time as air strikes pounded rebel bastions around the country.

10 Dead in Damascus Car Bomb

At least 10 people were killed and 41 others were wounded Monday in a car bombing on the outskirts of the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Car Bombings Shatter Syria Ceasefire

Deadly car bombings and artillery fire shatter the ceasefire in Syria several hours after it begins.

Rebel Bomb Kills 10 in Heart of Damascus' Christian Quarter

Rebels killed at least 10 people in a bomb blast at a police station in the heart of Old Damascus’ Christian Quarter Sunday.

Turkey Grounds Armenian Plane for Security Check

Ankara ordered an Armenian plane to land in the city of Erzurum for inspection before allowing it to leave Turkish air space Monday.

Report: US Warned Turkey of Weapons on Syrian Plane

The US warned Turkey there was military cargo aboard a Syrian aircraft intercepted by Ankara Wednesday night – correctly.

One Dead in Bomb Attack in Damascus

One person killed in a car bomb attack on a street in central Damascus where the police headquarters is located.

Syria's PA Arabs Executed, Aleppo's Main Square Ripped in Blast

Syrian Army soldiers are reportedly aiming heavy artillery at Palestinian Authority Arab camps, and “executing” Arab men in others.

Report: Assad Ordered Bomb Attacks in Damascus

Assad was behind a pair of car bomb attacks in Damascus in May, documents obtained by Al Arabiya reveal.

Hundreds Die in Syria on Wednesday

The death toll in Syria's civil war Wednesday was more than 300, the highest in a single day since March 2011, said human rights activists.

Suicide Bombing at Army HQ in Damascus

Four guards killed as bombs explode at the General Staff compound. Top officers "safe."

Syrian Gov't Air Strike Kills 3 Children in Aleppo

Three children from the same family were killed Monday in an air strike on Aleppo by Syrian government warplanes.

Five Soldiers Dead in Bomb Attacks in Damascus

Bomb attacks strike Damascus, killing five soldiers as anti-regime protests and clashes between security forces and rebels continue.

Syria's Assad: Civil War Will 'Take Time to Resolve'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad admitted to his nation Wednesday night in a televised interview the civil war will “take time to resolve.”

At Least 86 Killed Monday in Syria

At least 86 people were reportedly killed in Syria on Monday, in addition to the 245 bodies found over the past two days near Damascus.

Video: Rebels Down Russian-Made Syrian Chopper

Syrian rebels showed a video of an army chopper in flames after it was hit. It dived into the ground amid shouts of “Allah is Great.”

Syria's 'Bloody Saturday' Death Toll Hits 440

Nearly 450 people died Saturday on the bloodiest day of the savage civil war fought by Syrian Army troops and opposition forces.

Syria Mass Executions Reported Near Damascus

The bodies of at least 79 victims of an execution-style slaughter were discovered Saturday in a town near Damascus.

Syrian Journalist Executed by Gov't Forces

Another Syrian journalist has been executed by government forces for his sympathies to the opposition cause.

Syrian Army Shells, Bombards Damascus

The Syrian Army is shelling its own capital city, which is also being bombarded by the country's Air Force helicopters.

'Disappeared' Assad Appears in Public

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who it was believed had fled, has surfaced briefly in a Damascus mosque.

Rebels Claim Bomb Leveled Assad’s Army Headquarters

Syrian rebels claimed they destroyed Assad’s military headquarters Wednesday morning with a serious of simultaneous bomb blasts.

2 Syrian Journalists Killed in Capital

Two separate news agencies are reporting their journalists have been killed in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

PA Sends Aid Convoy to 'Palestinian Refugees' in Syria

An aid convoy with food and medicine left Ramallah and headed towards a Syrian area of 'Palestinian refugees'.

Jihadist Group Kidnaps, Murders Syrian TV Anchor

An Islamic jihadist group, the Al Nusra Front, has taken responsibility for kidnapping and murdering a Syrian state television news anchor.

As Civil War Rages, Syrians Will Go Hungry, UN Report Warns

Heavy fighting continues in Damascus, Aleppo and along Syria's border with Turkey, as the UN notes Syrians may be hungry for a year to come.

Syrian Army Declares Victory in Damascus

Government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declares victory in Damascus and pounds rebels in Aleppo.

Video: Ramadan Bombing of Damascus

Assad sent helicopters to bomb rebel positions in Damascus and warplanes to strafe Aleppo in his brutal war to stay in power.

Syrian Troops Execute 20 Men in Damascus

Syrian troops execute unarmed men suspected of assisting rebels in Damascus.

Syrian Capital, Aleppo Teetering Between Loyalists, Rebels

Fighting is raging in Damascus and Aleppo as Syrian opposition forces battle troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad for final control.

Syria Fighting Continues as Army Pounds Damascus

Syrian army helicopters pound Damascus with rockets and heavy machine guns and tanks, try to reverse gains by rebels.

Syria: Rebels Attack Damascus Police Headquarters

Rebel attack on Damascus police headquarters leaves dozens of security personnel dead or wounded.

Report: Assad Disappears from Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appears to have disappeared from Damascus after his top security staff was killed in a suicide bombing.