International chemical weapon troubleshooters will enter war-torn Syria on Tuesday to start one of the biggest and most dangerous disarmament operations ever staged. With more than 1,000 tonnes of sarin, mustard gas and other banned horror...

International chemical weapon troubleshooters will enter war-torn Syria on Tuesday to start one of the biggest and most dangerous disarmament operations ever staged. With more than 1,000 tonnes of sarin, mustard gas and other banned horror...
Syria's government will not accept any transition peace plan that excludes President Bashar Assad, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem has said. He spoke on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, a day after the Security Council approved a resolution that obliges Syria's...
The UN refugee agency on Friday welcomed this week's announcement by Brazil's National Committee for Refugees (CONARE) of special humanitarian visas for Syrians and other nationals affected by the Syrian conflict and who wish to seek refuge in Brazil. "The decision will help expedite...