Beirut (AFP) - The Syrian regime and several key opponents have agreed to move towards new peace talks mediated by Russia, sources on both sides told AFP. The initial agreement came after separate delegations led by prominent opposition figure Ahmad Moaz al-Khatib and Foreign...

(Reuters)- Tunisia's first full elected parliament held its opening session on Tuesday with a challenge to implement the democracy its people sought when they marched in the 2011 revolt against autocrat Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. The country that saw the first of the Arab Spring...

(Zaman Al Wasl Leaks)- An official document leaked by Zaman al-Wasl reveals new abuses for the widows of National Defence Forces (NDF) by regime army officers in Hama province, which include extorting and sexual exploitations. The last harassment...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The official who led the international effort to rid Syria of its chemical weapons has been named the new United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced Sigrid Kaag's appointment in a statement Monday. Kaag,...