syria
Syrian forces surround rebels fighting in capital
World
July 16, 2012
Syrian forces surround rebels fighting in capital
Syrian government forces encircled rebel fighters in Damascus on Monday, waging a second day of fighting that residents described as…
Over 20 killed as Syrian troops pound rebel strongholds
World
July 15, 2012
Over 20 killed as Syrian troops pound rebel strongholds
Syrian troops bombarded several rebel areas in several parts of the country on Sunday killing at least 25…
World outrage at Syria ‘massacre’, but no action
World
July 14, 2012
World outrage at Syria ‘massacre’, but no action
The United States has branded Syria's leaders murderers after an attack on a village by President Bashar al-Assad's troops left…
Arab League warns against ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Syria
Egypt
July 14, 2012
Arab League warns against ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Syria
Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby condemned on Saturday morning “the heinous crime committed against innocent civilians in the Tremseh…
Managing the end game in Syria
Opinion
July 13, 2012
Managing the end game in Syria
Even as the Assad regime pursues Syria’s descent into a sectarian wasteland, its cruelty cannot obscure a discernible shift in…
Activists: Over 200 massacred in Syrian government forces attack
World
July 13, 2012
Activists: Over 200 massacred in Syrian government forces attack
AMMAN/BEIRUT — More than 200 Syrians, mostly civilians, were massacred in a village in the rebellious Hama region when it…
US rejects idea Iran plays ‘positive’ role in Syria
World
July 11, 2012
US rejects idea Iran plays ‘positive’ role in Syria
Washington insisted Tuesday that it sees no role for Iran in resolving the conflict in Syria, in an implicit rebuff…
Jordan opens new refugee camp for Syrians
World
July 10, 2012
Jordan opens new refugee camp for Syrians
MAFRAQ, Jordan — Jordan opened a new refugee camp Tuesday near the border with Syria to accommodate the growing number…
Annan and Assad agree political approach for Syria
World
July 9, 2012
Annan and Assad agree political approach for Syria
DAMASCUS — UN peace envoy Kofi Annan said he and President Bashar al-Assad agreed on Monday on an approach to…
Narrating an ongoing revolution: A Syrian novelist writes from the crossfire
Books
July 8, 2012
Narrating an ongoing revolution: A Syrian novelist writes from the crossfire
Many have criticized the “hasty” Arabic literature that has emerged in the last 16 months, blossoming in both bookstores and…