Syria troops pound rebel lines near Damascus, Aleppo
According to Observatory fighting also broke out overnight around Ras Al-Ain, in…
Bombs, air strikes shake Syria after worst violence in weeks
The rebels have scored significant gains in recent weeks and hold swathes…
Syria rebels seize oilfield, blast rocks Damascus
The Observatory says more than 36,000 people have died since the uprising…
More than 36,000 killed in Syria conflict
The observatory does not include thousands of people who have gone missing…
Syria military airport turned into feared prison
With so many suspected activists detained and its prisons overflowing, the regime…
Lebanon opposition urges complaint against Damascus
Lebanon's March 14 coalition, which is bitterly opposed to Assad, has accused…
Heavy raids, car bomb hit Damascus region
A car bomb attack killed at least 10 people in the predominantly…
Assad’s regime main suspect in Lebanon’s high-profile assassination
The Syrian army withdrew from Lebanon in 2005 after an almost 30-year…
HRW condemns Syria use of cluster bombs
HRW reported increased use of cluster bombs in the past week, notably…
Dozens dead in suicide assault on Syria base
Dozens of people were killed in two suicide attacks against the air…