The UN Security Council unanimously decided on Thursday to extend for another year the mandate of a panel tasked with investigating chemical attacks in Syria and identifying those responsible. Backed by Russia, the council adopted a US-drafted resolution to prolong the joint investigation by...

Syrian aircraft and artillery pounded rebel-held areas of Aleppo early Friday as Damascus and its ally Moscow intensified a renewed offensive against the rebels. It was the fourth straight day of bombing since Russia declared an end to a month-long humanitarian pause Tuesday. The more...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian rebels on Thursday thwarted regime forces attack on the Western Ghouta district amid heavy aerial bombing on the besieged camp of Khan al-Shih, local activists said. Khan al-Shih was hit by 50 barrel bombs and 43 Surface-to-Surface missiles, targeting an UNRWA school...

 (Zaman Al Wasl)- LafargeHolcim Group for Cement refused on Wednesday what is said the its operation in Syria in 2013-2014 contributed to funding ISIS. The company considered the major in international cement manufacturing said in a statement, “the group completely rejects any...