Syria’s rebels announced in statement taking control of strategic zone that links regime’s biggest military airports at the edge of eastern Qalamoun and desert area of Badiyat al-Sham on Monday. The joint statement of al-Rahman...

Syrians who fled their war-torn country via unofficial crossings will be barred from voting in next month's presidential elections, the country's electoral commission chief said on Monday. "Syrians who left Syria illegally do not have the right to...

Rabia was the drummer for a Damascene band called Ana, which is the Arabic word for “I.” He was one of five members who dreamed about making an album that mixed Arabic rhythms with post-rock instrumentals.  Yet as civil unrest spread throughout Syria, the band’s...

When Iraqis go to the polls in Wednesday's general election, regional strife could make neighbouring Iran, former occupier the US, Gulf nations and Syria silent voters as well, analysts believe. The election is the first since American troops withdrew in late 2011, and since...