Raqqa, the de facto capital of the Islamic State, is taken and in ruins. U.S. troops and civilian aid workers are in the Syrian city, helping local officials restore basic services such as food, water and electricity. But the recapture of ISIS-held territory in Iraq and Syria is...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- The Council of Damascus Governorate issued new decree to evacuate the Allawan area in Kafarsousa district, such a step enhancing the Iranian presence in the capital and endorsing forced displacement of the indigenous people due to sectarian agenda, local activists said....

(Zaman Al Wasl)- At least 7 people, including 5 children, have been killed in regime bombardment on Douma city, northeastern the capital, local media unit said on Friday. Ghouta Media Center said the regime forces have pounded the city with more than 70 rocket-propelled grenades...

(Zaman Al Wasl)-  The Syrian regime army backed by Russian jets on Thursday stepped up shelling and airstrikes on a besieged Eastern Ghouta suburbs in Damascus two days after rebels stormed an army base in the area, rebels, a war monitor and residents said. The aerial bombing left...