Syrian opposition activists say a nationwide cease-fire that went into effect at midnight is holding despite minor violations. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported clashes early Friday between troops and rebels in the central province of Hama and near the...

Syria's foreign minister said Thursday there was a "real chance" to reach a political settlement to the Syrian conflict, after Damascus's ally Russia announced a ceasefire deal that was to take effect at midnight. "It is the duty of the factions (rebel groups) who have signed it to distance...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- The Syrian regime forces on Thursday have continued their ground and aerial campaign on the villages of Wadi Barada valley northwest of the capital for the ninth day where about 100,000 civilians live in deteriorating living conditions. Local activists said more than 60-barrel...

Two mortar bombs were fired at the Russian Embassy in Damascus Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry in Moscow said, adding that no casualties or damage had been caused. "From 1 p.m. to 1:19 p.m. Moscow time (1000 GMT to 1019 GMT), the Russian Embassy was bombarded by terrorists. One mortar bomb,...