Syria's opposition called on Sunday on the U.S. congress to approve military action against President Bashar al-Assad and said any intervention should be accompanied with more arms for the rebels. "Dictatorships like  Iran  and North Korea are watching closely to see how the...

A Western attack will not want for firepower or targets—but it will need to be finely judged if it is to work British and French aircraft flying out of Incirlik in  AS WAR-CRIES go, “There are no good options” leaves something to be desired. But punishing the Syrian...

An anticipated U.S.-led strike on  Syria  has not only put government forces on alert, it has also alarmed rebels, in particular Islamist groups linked to al Qaeda who worry they too are targets, Reuters reported. The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, al-Qaeda-linked group...

    Two children, (3 and 7 -year-old), were killed by a severe malnutrition in Mou'adamiya city, Damascus countryside, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. The British-based watchdog said the death was caused by the severe lack of foodstuffs and aid, as well...