Syrian conflict
German state security: German Islamists fighting in Syria
Egypt
August 9, 2013
German state security: German Islamists fighting in Syria
The German Commission for the Protection of the Constitution, otherwise known as State Security, has announced that increasing numbers of…
Regulations on Syrians entering Egypt only temporary: MENA
Egypt
July 15, 2013
Regulations on Syrians entering Egypt only temporary: MENA
New regulations facing Syrians travelling to Egypt are only temporary security measures, according to the state-owned MENA news agency. …
Lebanon faces tumult after deadliest Syria-linked clashes
Egypt
June 25, 2013
Lebanon faces tumult after deadliest Syria-linked clashes
The Lebanese government will try on Tuesday to secure the country after the deadliest violence since the start of a…
Putin faces isolation over Syria at G8
World
June 18, 2013
Putin faces isolation over Syria at G8
Russian President Vladimir Putin faced further isolation on the second day of a G8 summit on Tuesday as world leaders…
Obama, Putin face tough talks on Syria at G8
World
June 17, 2013
Obama, Putin face tough talks on Syria at G8
President Barack Obama will seek the help on Monday of Russia's Vladimir Putin, Syria's most powerful ally, to bring Bashar…
Analysis: Crossing Obama’s ‘red line’ on Syria will require concrete proof
World
April 24, 2013
Analysis: Crossing Obama’s ‘red line’ on Syria will require concrete proof
While President Barack Obama has declared a "red line" over Syrian use of chemical weapons, US officials suggested on Tuesday…
Egypt proposes negotiations between Syrian regime, opposition
Egypt
April 21, 2013
Egypt proposes negotiations between Syrian regime, opposition
Egypt proposed Saturday to conduct negotiations between the Syrian regime and opposition in Damascus — a change in Egypt’s stance…
Assad forces damage mosque that sparked Syria revolt
World
April 14, 2013
Assad forces damage mosque that sparked Syria revolt
President Bashar al-Assad's forces destroyed the minaret of the historic Omari mosque where Syria's uprising erupted two years ago in…
Diplomatic source: Egyptian Embassy in Syria still operating
Egypt
April 7, 2013
Diplomatic source: Egyptian Embassy in Syria still operating
The Egyptian Embassy in Syria is still operating from Damascus, and the idea of it relocating to Beirut has not…
Blast ‘injures Free Syrian Army commander Asaad’
World
March 25, 2013
Blast ‘injures Free Syrian Army commander Asaad’
Riad Asaad, commander of the rebel Free Syrian Army, was injured overnight in a blast that hit his car in…