Bombs, air strikes shake Syria after worst violence in weeks
The rebels have scored significant gains in recent weeks and hold swathes…
Rebel economy wrap
Libya’s drop in the ocean, aid to Syria, Egypt tender delays, UAE…
Lavrov meets Morsy, Brahimi and El-Araby in Cairo
Russian foreign minister accuses other countries of taking sides in Syrian crisis.
Hollande backs Lebanon over Syria crisis
The Beirut stop was a last-minute decision taken by Hollande to express…
Syria opposition accuses US of undermining revolt
US denies it is trying to control Syria's next leadership
Syrian outsiders bogged down in battle for Aleppo
Air strikes and shelling have destroyed families, devastated homes and ruined businesses.…
Syria rebels tolerate extremists despite West’s fears
On the ground, rebel fighters and commanders say they have no problem…
Brahimi travels to Cairo for a two-day visit
China proposes four-point plan ahead of talks in Cairo
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…