syria
Rights researchers say thousands forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons
World
June 14, 2010
Rights researchers say thousands forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons
Paris--Coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the death of former Syrian president Hafez al-Assad's and the nomination of his son…
Reforms transform Syrian economy, but not politics
World
May 26, 2010
Reforms transform Syrian economy, but not politics
Damascus--After delivering a lecture on the increasing role of private banks in Syria, economist Mohammed Ayman al-Maydani got an uncomfortable…
Sirens sound across Israel in nationwide war drill
Egypt
May 26, 2010
Sirens sound across Israel in nationwide war drill
Knesset Speaker Ruby Rivlin yesterday ordered all members, employees and workers of the Knesset to take part in the "Turning…
Israel prepares for ‘comprehensive war’ against Iran, Syria, Hizbullah and Hamas
Egypt
May 24, 2010
Israel prepares for ‘comprehensive war’ against Iran, Syria, Hizbullah and Hamas
Israel is preparing for war against Iran, Syria, Hizbullah and Hamas, the military correspondent for Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Amos Harel,…
Russia to sell Syria warplanes, air defense systems
World
May 14, 2010
Russia to sell Syria warplanes, air defense systems
Moscow--Russia has signed deals with Syria under which it will sell it warplanes, anti-tank weapons and air defense systems, Itar-Tass…
Syria gives EFG-Hermes investment banking licences
Business
April 27, 2010
Syria gives EFG-Hermes investment banking licences
Syria has given investment banking licences to a Syrian unit that EFG-Hermes is setting up, the Cairo-based investment bank said…
Lebanese President: Reconciliation attempts between Egypt and Syria
Egypt
April 20, 2010
Lebanese President: Reconciliation attempts between Egypt and Syria
Beirut--Lebanese President Michel Suleiman has said that efforts towards a reconciliation between Egypt and Syria are underway, adding that the…
US warns Syria on weapons transfers
World
April 20, 2010
US warns Syria on weapons transfers
Washington--The United States summoned the senior Syrian diplomat in Washington on Monday to address "provocative behavior" regarding the potential transfer…
Syria says Israel may strike after Scud accusation
World
April 15, 2010
Syria says Israel may strike after Scud accusation
Damascus--Israel might be preparing a military strike against Syria by accusing Damascus of supplying Hizbullah guerrillas in Lebanon with long-range…
Easter in Ma’loula
Life & Style
April 8, 2010
Easter in Ma’loula
It only takes a one-hour drive from Damascus past a majestic mountain range to reach Ma'loula, one of the best…