Abu Huseyin says he has sent dozens of people from this ancient city in southeastern Turkey to join jihadist groups in northern Syria and vows to continue helping them fulfil what he says is their duty to God. Several hundred Turks are estimated to be among thousands of foreigners...

Lebanese marijuana grower Abu Sami is practically rubbing his hands together with glee: the Syrian conflict has paralysed authorities at home and left the nearby border virtually uncontrolled. "This year, the harvest was abundant, and the authorities have left us alone because they are...

Despite the explosive barrels and shelling, f armers i n Syrian north keep going to the olive fields to harvest what has left, then to take it to the oil-press. “Last year almost all of us left the village frightened of shelling and bombing with explosive barrels, which...

A fresh date for talks aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing conflict in Syria has been set for January 22. Negotiations will take place in Geneva according to the United Nations. It is unclear who will attend and there is no mention of whether Iran will be invited. UN...