Syrian defections
Defecting Assad ally reaches Istanbul: sources
World
September 5, 2013
Defecting Assad ally reaches Istanbul: sources
Bashar al-Assad's former defense minister has reached Istanbul after a defection that betrays cracks in the president's support among his…
Egypt recalls Damascus-bound plane amid violence, Syrian official defects
World
December 3, 2012
Egypt recalls Damascus-bound plane amid violence, Syrian official defects
Egyptian authorities ordered an EgyptAir plane on its way to Damascus to turn back on Monday because of the "bad…