We remain in close touch with our allies and partners,” said Ambassador Shea, “and emphasize the importance of reaching stability in Syria to make our country and the region more secure.” ...

Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal ...

On Dec. 8, Syrian rebels entered Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 54-year rule and ostensibly the first phase of the Syrian Civil War. Beginning in the Spring of 2011 after a violent ...

In response to the escalation, the Lebanese army deployed reinforcements along the border. Background: The operation came as part of a broader effort by Syria’s new government to dismantle smuggling ...

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria is open to letting Russia keep its air and naval bases along the Mediterranean coast as long as any agreement with the Kremlin serves the country’s interests ...

This distrust stems from two factors. First, affairs have not settled for the new Syrian leadership yet. Second, the hardline background of Syria’s new leaders calls for waiting and testing ...

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said Monday organising elections could take up to five years, the week after he was appointed interim president and less than two months after ousting Bashar al-Assad ...

BEIRUT, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Monday it would take between four and five years to hold presidential elections, the first time he has laid out a timeline for the vote ...

Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched warily. By Vivian Yee Reporting from Cairo Soon after Islamist rebels ...

At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a car bomb exploded in the outskirts of a northern Syrian city DAMASCUS, Syria -- At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded ...

Transitional Syrian authorities should take steps to urgently secure and preserve physical evidence across the country of grave international crimes by members of the former government.

In this photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, during his arrival at the royal palace in ...