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Mother of US journalist Foley "never prouder" of son

WASHINGTON: The mother of American journalist James Foley, apparently executed by Islamic State jihadists, on Wednesday (Aug 20) paid tribute to her son who she said had died trying to expose the suffering of the Syrian people. Condolences and shocked messages poured...

2013 record year for deadly attacks on aid workers

(AFP)- Attacks on aid workers reached a new peak in 2013, with 155 relief staff killed, and this year is shaping up as equally deadly, according to figures released Tuesday. Afghanistan topped the list of countries where aid workers faced greater risk, with 81 killed in 2013,...

Syrian regime hails global anti-terror cooperation

Damascus (IANS) Syrian government Tuesday welcomed global cooperation in its fight against terrorism. Hailing the international support, deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad stressed his country's resolve to cooperate with any country battling terrorism "except those who pretend...