(Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian regime forces backed by Shiite militias launched Tuesday surprise attacks on rebels strongholds in Latakia province, taking control of Ayn Issa village and encircling Kabbana village, local activists said. Rebels have ambushed regime forces near al-Kabbana as...

The Syrian government said on Wednesday French and German forces were present in northern Syria, an accusation denied by Germany. Syrian state media said the government strongly condemned the presence of French and German forces in Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobani, and Manbij....

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Powerful rebel alliance, the Conquest Army, took Tuesday Zaitan town in the southern countryside of Aleppo province  after fierce fighting with regime forces, rebel source said.   The alliance that includes Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham movement and other rebel...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- 5 people killed Tuesday in barrel bombs attack al-Bara town in the northern province of Idlib, local media center said. Idlib Media Center and activists said 15 more people have been wounded in the barrel attack that rocked the town's main market. Regime forces backed by...