Kremlin unfazed by Syrian opposition boycott of peace conference
The Kremlin shrugged off a Syrian opposition decision to boycott a peace conference in Russia this week, saying on…
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Syria’s Assad says he’s ready for truce if ‘terrorists’ do not exploit…
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Saturday he was ready for a ceasefire, on condition "terrorists" did not use…
U.S. to Send $70 million in Non-lethal Aid to Syrian Opposition
The U.S. State Department said on Friday it was working with Congress to provide about $70 million in new…
Egypt’s FM to meet with Syrian Opposition, US Politicians in Cairo
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is scheduled to meet with a Syrian opposition delegation in Cairo on…
Egypt FM Meets Syrian Opposition Leader in Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Syria's exiled opposition leader Hady Al-Bahra in Cairo on…
Syrian Opposition Accuses Assad’s Forces Of New Poison Gas Attack
Opposition activists accused President Bashar al-Assad's forces of a new poison gas attack in the Syrian capital on…
Brahimi in Cairo to Push for Syria Peace Talks
UN-Arab League envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi arrived in Cairo Saturday, airport officials said, to begin a…
U.S., Allies Prepare for Probable Military Strike on Syria
The United States and its allies geared up for a probable military strike against Syria that could come within days…
Wall Street Drops at Open As Syria Tension Mounts
U.S. stocks dropped at the open on Tuesday after Western powers told the Syrian opposition to expect a strike…
West Could Hit Syria in Days, Envoys Tell Rebels
Western powers could attack Syria within days, envoys from the United States and its allies told rebels…
Jabhat Al-Nusra Says Will Avenge Assad for Chemical Attack
Leader of the rebel organization Jabhat al-Nusra, Abu Mohammad al-Golani, said that his organization will respond…
Update: Syrian Opposition Says over 50 Killed in Chemical Attack
Over 50 people died and some 70 people sustained injuries in a chemical attack near Damascus, Syrian opposition…
Obama, Erdogan Discuss Unrest in Egypt, Syria
The White House says President Barack Obama and Turkey’s prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed…
Syria Conflict: Top US General Outlines Military Options
The top US military officer has outlined the costs, risks and benefits of possible American military involvement in…
Syrian Opposition Suffers Setbacks On Ground, In Egypt
Syrian state forces backed by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah hammered the central city of Homs on Friday,…
Egypt Not To Deliver Syrian Embassy HQ to Opposition: Source
An informed source in the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Egypt has no intention to hand over…
Assad Could ‘Still Be There’ After Syria Conflict Ends: Amr Moussa
The former secretary general of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, now an opposition leader in Egypt, spoke to the Today…
U.S. Pledges Support for Syria Rebels Without Specifying Details
The U.S. and 10 other nations pledged today to increase their support for rebel forces in Syria, without saying…
ElBaradei Urges Peaceful Solution For Syria’s Crisis Away From Western Hegemony
Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, the former director general of the UN’s international atomic energy agency and the prominent…
Syrian Opposition Seat Deepens Assad’s Diplomatic Isolation
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah blasted the Syrian regime for frustrating all attempts to end the…
Arab League Gives Syrian Seat to Opposition
In a symbolic blow to embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad, Egyptian Foreign Minister Kamel Amr announced that…
Kerry Confident Arms Reaching Syria Moderates
US Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed confidence that weapons are increasingly ending up in the hands of…
Syrian Opposition Not Consider Assad’s Speech
Syrian opposition at home played down the speech delivered by the country's President Bashar al- Assad Sunday, who…
US Senators Call For Arming Syrian Opposition
US senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman have called for providing weapons for the Syrian opposition. “It is time…
Turkey, Syrian Opposition Consolidate Ties
Turkey has strengthened ties with the Syrian opposition during a meeting between the country’s foreign minister and…
Clashes in Lebanon’s Tripoli killed Many
At least four people have been killed, and another 24 injured, after fighting erupted overnight in the Lebanese…
McCain Renews Call For Arming Syrian Opposition
Senator John McCain, who recently returned from a trip to Turkey where he met with members of the Free Syrian Army,…
Saudi Arabia never supports Syrian Opposition
Saudi Arabia has never given “one single arm” to Syrian opposition fighters, a senior Saudi said, responding to…
US to back Syrian Opposition
The United States is preparing to provide direct humanitarian and communications assistance to the Syrian…
Libya donates $100 million to Syrian opposition
Libya will donate $100 million in humanitarian aid to the Syrian opposition and allow them to open an office in…