Syrian army retakes Golan frontier crossing
Its capture opens the way for forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar…
UN adds Syrian militants Al Nusra to sanctions list
The group, a feared force battling President Bashar al-Assad, is now subject…
Lebanon parliament extends mandate as Syria war rages
The term of the mandate of the legislature will be modified on…
Rebels boosted as Assad forces close in on Qusayr
Rebels said hundreds of fighters had broken through army lines to join…
Assad threatens Israel with renewed fighting
There was no immediate comment on Assad's remarks from Israel
Assad implies Syria received Russia missiles: TV
Israel has warned it "will know what to do" if Russia delivers…
Gulf states may place Hezbollah on terror list: report
Bahrain will ask foreign ministers of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council to…
UEFA decision on Gibraltar opens prospects for Kurds
By James M. Dorsey A decision by European football body UEFA granting…
Syria oil output dives to 5% of pre-war level: minister
Abbas said output was now running at about 20,000 barrels per day…
UN World Food Programme struggles to feed Syrians
Ongoing civil war hampers efforts to provide food for millions of Syrians
