Syrian opposition forces entered suburbs of the key city of Homs on Saturday, sources said, pressing a lightning week-long advance as front lines collapse across the country and government forces battle to save President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule. " Syrian opposition fights...

Iran began evacuating its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday, the New York Times reported, citing Iranian and regional sources – a move seen as a reflection of Iran’s diminished ability to support President Bashar al-Assad amid a renewed offensive by anti-government...

Syrian opposition factions took over the southern city of Daraa — which was the cradle of the country’s 2011 uprising — after they reached a deal with the army to secure its orderly withdrawal. They say senior security and army officials serving in the city have been given safe...

American journalist Austin Tice is alive, his mother said on Friday, citing a source vetted by the US government. “We have from a significant source that has been vetted all over our government: Austin Tice is alive. Austin Tice is being treated well, and there is no doubt about that,”...