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UN observers in Syria attacked by crowds, shot at

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 10:30

UN observers` vehicles came under fire as they drove away from Haffa, but the source of the gunfire was not clear, the UN said.

UN concerned over Syria violence escalation

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 08:49

As per UN estimates, over 10,000 people have been killed in Syria since the uprising against Bashar al-Assad began about 15 months ago.

Syrian forces attack Homs, Annan concerned

Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 23:33

President Bashar al-Assad`s forces used artillery, helicopter gunships, mortars, rockets to attack the opposition strongholds.

Syrian troops renew shelling of Homs; 38 killed

Last Updated: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 21:16

Regime forces also unleashed a new round of heavy shelling and sent reinforcements to a mountainous area near the coastal city of Latakia.

Syrian student killed in homeland: US University

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:13

Bassel Al Shahade was a Fulbright Scholar pursuing a master of fine arts in film degree at Syracuse University.

Syria violence: Over 90 killed including 32 children

Last Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 09:41

Homs has been among the hardest hit provinces in a government crackdown since the uprising against Assad began in March last year.

UN Syria observers visit Homs neighbourhood

Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 15:16

The team in Homs is part of an advance team of 15 UN monitors in Syria who are trying to salvage a peace plan brokered by Kofi Annan.

Homs calm as UN team visits: Syrian activists

Last Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 14:52

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says Homs is peaceful for the first time in more than a week.

‘Syrian troops fire on protesters’

Last Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012, 13:26

Syrian troops fired bullets and tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters on Friday, activists said.

Syrian troops clash with rebels, 1 dead

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 15:49

The renewed violence comes as the international community struggles to salvage a week-old ceasefire in Syria.

Assad’s regime ‘stopping women from fleeing Syria’

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 11:26

Tens of thousands of refugees are continuing to try to leave, despite the current supposed ceasefire.

Despite truce, Syria troops attack Homs: Activists

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 16:27

Activists say Syrian government forces are pounding a rebel stronghold with mortar fire, violating week-old cease-fire.