The Syrian government expects a tough battle for Aleppo, the city that has become the focal point of the country's long civil war, but is confident of victory and says it won't be a long fight.     Damascus aims to seal the border with Turkey, a major sponsor of the...

Rebel groups urged U.S. President Barack Obama to do more to stop Russian bombing raids in Syria as pressure mounted on Washington ahead of a new round of peace talks this week. World powers are meeting in Germany on Thursday to try to revive the first effort in two years to...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian activists have circulated online photos for a Palestinian refugee in Germany who once gained fame as one of the most notorious intelligence figures in Palestine branch in Damascus. Syrian interior ministry had issued seven warrants and prison sentences for Mazhar Adnan...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- At least 7 people have been killed in the embattled city of Douma near the capital due to cluster bombs attack, medics said on Wednesday. The unified medical office of the rebel-held city, 7 miles (10 km) northeast Damascus, said women and children were among the casualties....