The founder of Free Syrian Army denied to Zaman Alwasl rumors say he will be the Defence Minister of the opposition Interim government. Colonel Riad al-Asaad assured lack of communication with any opposition group including the National coalition. "I...

Three deadly Mediterranean shipwrecks that claimed the lives of hundreds of would-be asylum-seekers fleeing war and repression sharpened calls Saturday for humanitarian corridors to allow safe passage to Europe. At least 34 people drowned in Maltese waters south of the Italian island of...

In an audio message Friday, the leader of al-Qaida urged jihadis in Syria to unite, an appeal likely aimed at rival affiliates of his terror network operating in the country. Ayman al-Zawahri said fighters must "rise above organizational loyalties and party partisanship" and unite behind the...

Two mortar shells hit Syria's capital Saturday near a hotel where international chemical inspectors and United Nations staff are staying, state media and a hotel guest said. An 8-year-old girl was killed and 11 people were hurt in the blasts in the upscale Abu Roumaneh area of Damascus, the...