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Why Syria’s Crippled Currency Got a Boost from Iran

Syria’s economy has been crippled by war. More than two years of unrest, violence and international sanctions have   depleted the regime’s foreign reserves   and led to soaring inflation. But the government hasn’t gone bankrupt.   That’s thanks largely to...

Pressed on Syria, Hezbollah Leader Urges Focus on Israel

In a rare public appearance on Friday, Hezbollah ’s leader,  Hassan Nasrallah , urged Arabs and Muslims to stay focused on opposing Israel despite bitter disagreements over the Syrian war, and declared that his Shiite followers would not bend in the face of rising anti-Shiite...

Hariri assures State and Illegal Arms 'Cannot Coexist'

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Friday announced that he rejects taking part in a cabinet in which Hizbullah has representatives, stressing also the state and illegal weapons "cannot coexist." "We will not participate in a council of ministers if Hizbullah has representatives in it,”...