syria
U.S. pledges extra $140 million to Lebanon for Syrian refugees
Middle East
July 26, 2017
U.S. pledges extra $140 million to Lebanon for Syrian refugees
The United States will give Lebanon an extra $140 million to help Syrian refugees and the communities hosting them, the…
Syria activists: Despite truce, strikes near Damascus kill 8
Middle East
July 25, 2017
Syria activists: Despite truce, strikes near Damascus kill 8
Syrian opposition activists and a paramedic group say that airstrikes in a Damascus suburb have killed eight people, including children.…
Interpol releases list of 173 potential IS bombers who could be in Europe
World
July 25, 2017
Interpol releases list of 173 potential IS bombers who could be in Europe
European counterterrorism networks warned that the battleground losses of the so-called “Islamic State” (IS) could lead to suicide bombers taking revenge…
Russia: ‘Safe zone’ in Syria’s Ghouta demarcated
Middle East
July 23, 2017
Russia: ‘Safe zone’ in Syria’s Ghouta demarcated
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Saturday an agreement has been reached with the Syrian opposition on the boundaries for a de-escalation…
US-Syrian woman keeps school going in Al-Qaeda-run region
Middle East
July 18, 2017
US-Syrian woman keeps school going in Al-Qaeda-run region
When Syria’s uprising broke out, Rania Kisar left her job in the United States and returned home to join what…
US, British volunteer fighters in forward role in IS battle
Middle East
July 18, 2017
US, British volunteer fighters in forward role in IS battle
Hunkered down in sniper positions on the top floor of an abandoned building in the Syrian city of Raqqa, two…
EU to increase Syria sanctions, target 16 more officials
Middle East
July 17, 2017
EU to increase Syria sanctions, target 16 more officials
Britain says the European Union will sanction 16 Syrians it is convinced are involved in chemical weapons attacks against civilians…
Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism
World
July 10, 2017
Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism
US President Donald Trump on Sunday backtracked on his push for a cyber security unit with Russia, tweeting that he…
South Syria truce to allay Jordan, Israel fears about Iran
Middle East
July 9, 2017
South Syria truce to allay Jordan, Israel fears about Iran
A separate truce for southern Syria, brokered by the US and Russia, is meant to help allay growing concerns by…
US-Russia agreement calls for cease-fire in southwest Syria
Middle East
July 8, 2017
US-Russia agreement calls for cease-fire in southwest Syria
HAMBURG, Germany — The United States and Russia struck an agreement Friday on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, crowning President…