(Independent)- Of the Syrians, I have had it easy. Yes, I was jailed both by the Syrian government and later in Lebanon. Yes, I lost all my worldly possessions and have been separated from my family for four years. But I am a lucky one. I say that because due to my persecution by Syrian...

Iran-run PressTV reported that a close source to the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Friday that 19-year-old Kassem Shamkha was killed the previous day by the Syrian resistance west of the embattled city of Aleppo. The late midfielder used to play for...

(Rudaw)-  A malaise of distrust in Mosul enabled ISIS to easily take over more than two years ago, but now the US has an opportunity to help build trust there and contribute to stabilizing Iraq once the city is liberated, said a former US intelligence officer with experience in Mosul....

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said Thursday that he will be seeking to form a “national accord” government quickly, saying one of its main tasks would be to agree on a “just” electoral law and hold parliamentary elections on time. “I look forward to starting the...