A record 1.25 million asylum seekers arrived in the European Union in 2015, more than double the figure from the previous year, official figures showed on Friday. The Eurostat statistics agency said Syrians were the largest group at nearly 363,000 followed by 178,200 Afghans and 121,500 Iraqis.

 Zaman Al Wasl (Photos)- Thousands of Syrians in rebel-held areas went to streets on Friday in a move recalling the memorable peaceful protests, rising revolution flags and chanting freedom slogans. Activists have circulated online photos for 104 demonstrations from over 100 city, town and...

Translation by Yusra Ahmed (Zaman Al Wasl- Eqtsad)- Many Syrian businessmen and factories' managers and owners have moved to Egypt, especially those who work kids clothing industry, which gained fame for their high quality. Manufacturers aim to reach to internationally recognized high...

Russian and Syrian regime forces have deliberately struck hospitals and medical facilities in Aleppo as they advance on the north Syrian town, according to Amnesty International. The human rights body said it had gathered evidence of at least six deliberate attacks on hospitals and clinics in...