Syria’s Assad says Moscow ‘never’ spoke of departure
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview released Thursday that his Russian ally has “never” discussed a political transition with him, despite international support…
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Assad must go before Syria can change, Yildirim says
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim reiterated that Turkey’s Syrian policy will not change while Bashar al-Assad remains in power in comments broadcast Thursday. In an interview…
Another Eid away from home for Syrian refugees in Zaatari
While Eid is normally a time of celebration, Syrian refugees in Zaatari despair for their country, lament continued separation from family Syrians usually mark Eid…
Turkish Interior Minister: Only Syrians beneficial for Turkey’s interests will be offered identity cards
Only Syrians whose citizenship would be beneficial for Turkey’s interests will be offered identity cards, Turkish Interior Minister Efkan Ala has said, while announcing that…
Iranians angered over Assad’s daughter’s participation in a horse riding competition
Iranian activists took to social media to express their anger over the participation of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s daughter in a horse riding competition in…
Chronological order of the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia
Jihadists have carried out many shootings and bombings in Saudi Arabia since 2014, soon after Islamic State’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, called on his supporters…
French Foreign Minister: Russia’s criticism of UN Syria envoy is ‘unfair’
France on Tuesday rejected as “unfair” Moscow’s criticism of the UN envoy on Syria, calling for a ceasefire and lifting the Aleppo siege to allow…
Hostility toward Syrians grows after deadly fight in central Turkey
Tensions are running high in the Beyşehir district of the Central Anatolian province of Konya, where a young Turkish man and a Syrian man were…
Film on family ‘devastation’ released to deter Syria fighters
A film highlighting the “shattering” impact experienced by the families of those who go to Syria is being released in a bid to dissuade others…
US, Moscow set to discuss Syria pact Pentagon may not want
When Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow this week, the big loser may be the man who isn’t…