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Syria rebel 'moles' wage battle from underground tunnels

The Syrian colonel is still astounded. He was directing operations from the second floor of building when he heard gunfire -- rebels had penetrated his headquarters via an underground tunnel. "One floor closer and I wouldn't be here to describe the attack," he said. The rebels killed 12...

Assad forces attack Damascus suburbs with poisonous gas

Activists and local opposition groups in Syria accused regime forces for using poisonous form of gas in the city of Douma and Adra, outskirts of Damascus. According to the local media offices, Syrian army has launched a series of attacks on these two big cities on Monday. More than 400...

Former Envoy To Syria Said To Be Choice For Cairo Post

Secretary of State John Kerry has recommended that Robert S. Ford serve as the next American ambassador to Egypt, American officials said Sunday, a critical role at a time of rising turmoil and anti-Americanism in the traditional Arab ally. Mr. Ford, a longtime Middle East hand and fluent...