Gunmen kill pro-Assad figure in Lebanon as Syria war spreads

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 16:22

Suspected rebel gunmen assassinated a well-known supporter of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Lebanon on Wednesday, the latest sign that Syria`s civil war is spreading to its smaller neighbour.

Arming rebels is `dangerous` US decision: Syria

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 23:51

The decision by the United States and its allies to arm rebel groups in Syria is "very dangerous" and will prolong the violence and killing, Syria`s foreign minister said on Monday.

900 US troops not in prep for war on Syria: Jordan PM

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 09:58

900 US military personnel, including dozens staying on from joint military drills, are in Jordan to bolster its defense and prevent the Syrian civil war from spreading across its border, Jordan`s Prime Minister said on Saturday.

US officials start talks on arming Syria`s rebels

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 09:07

The Obama administration began discussing whether the Assad regime`s rapid military advance across the heart of Syria necessitates a drastic US response.

Sarin gas used in Syria, claims France

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 00:12

France on Tuesday said that it has evidence to show sarin gas was used in Syria.

Russia to sell at least 10 MiG fighters to Syria

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 17:41

Russia`s MiG aircraft maker said on Friday it plans to sign a new agreement to ship at least 10 fighter jets to Syria.

EU foreign ministers seek solution on Syria arms

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 14:39

The European Union foreign affairs ministers will debate whether to ease sanctions against Syria to allow for weapons shipments to rebels fighting the regime of Syria`s President Bashar Assad.

At least 95 killed in Syrian violence: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 09:10

A total of 95 people, including 23 Hezbollah members, have been killed in an intense fighting in Syria`s Al-Qussair city since Saturday.

Syria`s Assad says he won`t step down

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 23:48

Syrian President Bashar Assad says he won`t step down before elections are held in his war-ravaged country.

Syrian rebels launch assault on Aleppo prison

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 21:40

Syrian rebels launched a coordinated assault on the main prison in the northern city of Aleppo on Wednesday in an attempt to free hundreds of regime opponents.