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UN peacekeepers injured in mortar fire on Golan Heights

Two UN peacekeepers have been wounded when mortar rounds fired from Syria hit their base in the Israeli-held sector of the Golan Heights, according to the Israeli army spokesperson. Israel public radio said the two were lightly wounded in Monday's incident. "Mortar shells hit the Golan in Ein...

Syria tries to stabilize ailing currency

(AP) — Syrian state media says the central bank is pumping up to $200 million into the market to help boost the sagging Syrian pound. Three government newspapers — Baath, Thawra and Tishrin — carry reports Monday about the plan. The Syrian pound has plummeted against the dollar, spiking...