Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence
The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping ...
While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the ...
Syrian Forces Deployed in Majority-Druse Town After Clash
An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and ...
Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces
The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip ...
Deadly Clashes Pose Test for Syria’s New Leaders
At least 16 government security personnel were killed in a coastal region that was long a stronghold of the toppled Syrian ...
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The Sailing of the Damascus, &c.
About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive ... The steamship Damascus has not yet sailed for Liverpool. She is awaiting orders, but may be ...
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Watching Syria’s War
The New York Times is tracking the human toll of the conflict ... Edited by Liam Stack Video posted online Tuesday showed airstrikes hitting the Damascus suburb of Darayya on the same day as ...
Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say
The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an ...