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Syrian National Council quits opposition bloc

The Syrian National Council (SNC), the biggest bloc in Syria’s opposition-in-exile, announced late on Monday it was quitting the umbrella Syrian National Coalition in protest over the Geneva II peace talks with the Damascus regime. By taking part in the talks, due to start on...

The Qalamoun Battles: Calculations and Stakes

Beginning with the regime’s assault on the city of Qara situated along the Damascus-Aleppo international highway on November 19, 2013, the Qalamoun region has seen significant military developments. The opposition battalions immediately responded to the assault by targeting the...

Syria's Assad: 'Significant' chance I'll seek new term

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad told AFP in an exclusive interview Sunday there is a "significant" chance he will seek a new term this year, and dismissed the prospect of an opposition premier. Speaking at the presidential palace in Damascus, days before the beginning of the Geneva...

Iran urges 'realistic' approach in Syria peace talks

Iran has called on participants at next week's international peace conference on Syria to adopt a "realistic view" and decision that will not embolden jihadist fighters, media reports said Sunday. More than 35 countries will gather in the Swiss cities of Montreux and Geneva from...