Former Syrian President Amin Hafez, brought to power in military coup, dies of cancer at 89
Former Syrian President Amin Hafez dies at 89 Syria says explosion near bus was an accident, 3 killed by exploding tire
Syria says explosion near bus was accident, 3 dead Syrian Interior Minister says blast hits Damascus suburb, casualties reported
Syrian official: blast in Damascus DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s interior minister said a blast hit a Damascus suburb on Thursday, and witnesses said it targeted a busload of Iranian pilgrims causing an unconfirmed number of casualties. Arab TVs say Damascus blast targets Iranian pilgrims, unconfirmed casualties reported
Arab TVs: Damascus blast hits Iranian pilgrims UAE funds rehabilitation of Palestinian refugeesDAMASCUS - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) would fund a project for the development of the Neirab Palestinian refugee Camp in the Syrian city of Aleppo, WAM news agency reported Thursday. In exile, Iraqis step out for a life impossible amid the uncertainty back homeDAMASCUS, Syria — After fleeing their bloodied homeland, where violence and increasing conservatism confine their compatriots’ lives, some Iraqis in exile are taking the opportunity to enjoy living outside the box. Archeologists find rare Crusader-era murals depicting heaven and hell in Syrian churchDAMASCUS, Syria — Archaeologists have discovered two Crusader-era murals depicting heaven and hell in a medieval church near Syria’s coast — a rare find that could reveal new information about the Christian knights who battled Muslims for control of the Holy Land hundreds of years ago. Hamas demands changes to reconciliation plan to say Palestinians can keep fighting IsraelDAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian-based leaders of the Islamic militant Hamas said Thursday the group will not sign an Egyptian-mediated proposal to reconcile with rival Fatah unless it is amended to say Palestinians have the right to keep fighting Israel. Palestinian Hamas faction in Syria rejects Egyptian plan to reconcile with rival FatahDAMASCUS, Syria — The Syrian-based leadership of the militant Palestinian Hamas said Thursday it has rejected an Egyptian-mediated proposal to reconcile with the rival Fatah group. No ifs, ands or buts: Syria becomes latest in tobacco-loving Mideast to ban smoking in publicDAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s president on Monday issued a decree banning smoking in public places, joining an anti-smoking trend already under way in other Arab countries. Syrian president bans smoking in public places, first such sweeping decree in SyriaDAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s president on Monday issued a decree banning smoking in public places, joining an anti-smoking trend already under way in other Arab countries. Thaw in Syria-Saudi relations could ease tension in the Middle EastDAMASCUS, Syria — The Saudi king’s first visit to Syria that ended Thursday marked a crucial turning point in relations as Damascus is emerging from years of isolation — a process that could ease tensions between the pro- and anti-American camps in the Middle East. Saudi king visits Syria in attempt to mend rift after years of tensionDAMASCUS, Syria — Saudi Arabia’s king on Wednesday made his first visit to Syria since becoming monarch, the strongest indication yet of thawing relations between the two rival nations following years of tension. Angelina Jolie, visiting Iraqi refugees in Syria, urges world not to forget their plightDAMASCUS, Syria — Angelina Jolie met with Iraqi refugees in Syria on Friday and urged the world not to forget the plight of those among them who cannot return home because of the trauma they suffered and the country’s instability. Hamas leader threatens to capture more Israeli soldiers to exchange for Palestinians prisonersDAMASCUS, Syria — The exiled leader of the militant Hamas group is threatening to capture more Israeli soldiers in order to win the release of Palestinian prisoners. Syria seen regaining its influence in Lebanon years after its military pulloutBEIRUT — When Syria’s vice president recently boasted that his country is now stronger than ever in Lebanon, many Lebanese dismissed his words as wishful thinking. Months of political stalemate in Beirut may show how right he was. Families of hikers held in Iran hope to learn more of loved ones when Ahmadinejad speaks to UNPINE CITY, Minn. — The families of three American hikers detained in Iran were hopeful to learn more Wednesday about their loved ones when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to speak to the United Nations General Assembly. Families of American hikers held in Iran hope Ahmadinejad’s visit to UN will bring good newsPINE CITY, Minn. — The families of the three American hikers detained in Iran said Tuesday they are holding out hope that the Iranian president will bring good news — or more — with him when he visits the United Nations this week. Analysis: Al-Maliki’s quarrel with Syria over Baghdad bombings backfires on Iraqi premierBAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister is feeling a backlash over a bitter fight he picked with Syria, which he accuses of harboring Saddam Hussein loyalists suspected in deadly bombings in Baghdad. Critics say he just wants to divert attention from his own government’s security failures. Iraq, Syria trade accusations in failed talks to resolve dispute over militantsCAIRO — The foreign ministers of Iraq and Syria had a heated exchange, trading accusations Wednesday in a failed attempt to resolve a deepening split over Iraqi claims that Syria is harboring Sunni militants behind a recent flareup in violence. Iraq presses for tribunal for Syrian-based bomb suspects; Damascus refuses to extradite themBAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister pressed a U.N. envoy Sunday on the need for an international tribunal to bring Syrian-based bombing suspects to trial, as Damascus refused to hand over those it called political refugees. Venezuela’s Chavez tells Israelis not to support their ‘genocidal’ governmentDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told the Israeli people not to support their government, which he described as “genocidal” on Friday, the second day of his trip to Syria. Venezuelan president attacks Israel during Syria portion of world tour to curb US powerDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez attacked Israel Thursday during his visit to Syria, calling it an imperialist nation that annihilates other people. Iraq’s prime minister accuses Syria of harboring armed groups responsible for attacksBAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister said Thursday that Syria was sheltering armed groups wanted for cross-border attacks, forcing him to appeal to the United Nations for help in stopping what he called a hostile act. Venezuelan President visits Syria as part of tour seeking to curb US influenceDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has arrived in Syria as part of a tour aimed at countering U.S. influence around the globe. Syria, Iraq accuse each other of worsening tension following deadly Baghdad attacksBAGHDAD — Syria rejected Iraqi allegations that it has been used as a launching pad for violence in Iraq, while Iraq’s foreign minister insisted Monday that Damascus turn over suspected insurgent operatives and warned failure to do so would be considered “unfriendly.” Syrian president rejects Iraqi accusations that Syria is launching pad for Iraq attacksDAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s president on Monday dismissed Iraqi accusations that his country has been used as a launching pad for violence in Iraq, calling the allegations “immoral” and politically motivated. US military says number of Iraqi detainees has fallen below 9,000, lowest since March 2005BAGHDAD — The U.S. military says the number of Iraqi detainees has dropped below 9,000 from a high of 27,000 in 2007. Bombs kill at least 18 people in Iraq, mostly in vulnerable communities in remote northBAGHDAD — Bombs struck a cafe in Baghdad and remote communities in northern Iraq on Saturday, killing at least 18 people, as the visiting Iranian foreign minister warned that Iraq’s instability affected the whole region. Bombs kill at least 18 people in Iraq, most in vulnerable communities in remote northBAGHDAD — Bombs struck a cafe in Baghdad and remote communities in northern Iraq on Saturday, killing at least 18 people, as the visiting Iranian foreign minister warned that Iraq’s instability affected the whole region. |
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