( The New Arab )- The 10,000-word essay was an attempt to delve intellectually, and with nuance, into a debate often dominated by right-wing bigots and Islamist apologists. The piece stemmed a litany of responses and debates, and, as compelling as the piece was, there were definite...

( Reuters )- Renewed U.S. interest in the Syrian war is welcome if it leads to a fresh U.S.-Russian push for a political solution, U.N. humanitarian adviser Jan Egeland said on Thursday after a weekly Syria humanitarian meeting. "I hope that this is a watershed moment," Egeland told...

United Nations on Thursday urged the U.S., Russia, Turkey and Iran to help establish a 72-hour cease-fire in Syria in order to deliver humanitarian aid. "We asked.. Russia, Turkey, Iran and U.S. that we need green lights for the full April and May UN plan which is to reach more than one...

( Daily Star )- The Kremlin Thursday said U.S. allegations that Syrian forces carried out a deadly chemical attack are not based on "objective" information. "We consider a much more measured approach necessary and do not think it is possible to surrender oneself to hasty conclusions about...