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...

Germany on Friday voiced concern over Russia and Iran's interference in Syria, urging all parties in the conflict to protect civilians and advance the process for a political solution. Speaking at a news conference in Berlin, Foreign Ministry spokesman Sebastian Fischer criticized the...

Lebanon on Friday closed major border crossings with Syria indefinitely, following Israeli forces' overnight airstrikes.  Lebanon has decided to close most border crossings with Syria, particularly in the north, in response to repeated Israeli airstrikes, the country's official National...

The Islamist-led rebels were at the gates of Syria's Homs, a war monitor said, after wresting other key cities from government control. In little over a week, the offensive has seen Syria's second city Aleppo and strategically located Hama fall from President Bashar al-Assad's control for...