Damascus

Syria regime fears diaspora vote could tip the balance

An international bid to ensure Syrians abroad are allowed to vote in potential future elections is being seen by the regime in Damascus as an attempt to ensure it loses.

Nov 04, 2015, 16:02 PM IST

Syrian army advances in southern Aleppo city

The Syrian army has captured several villages in the northern province of Aleppo, as part of the broad offensive backed by Russian air force in the area, according to the pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV on Saturday.

Nov 01, 2015, 04:35 AM IST

US decision to send troops is act of aggression: Syrian MP

Syrian MP Sharif Shehadeh has said that the US troops will have no effect on the ground.

Nov 01, 2015, 04:26 AM IST

Attacks on Syria rebel strongholds kill 89: Monitor

At least 89 people, including 17 children, were killed on Friday in attacks on opposition strongholds in the north and outside Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Oct 31, 2015, 00:15 AM IST

Insurgents shell Russian embassy in Syria during rally

Insurgents fired two shells at the Russian embassy in the Syrian capital on Tuesday.

Oct 13, 2015, 20:25 PM IST

Two rockets hit Russian embassy compund in Damascus, panic spreads in Syria

There was widespread panic, but it was not immediately clear if anyone had been wounded or killed.

Oct 13, 2015, 15:01 PM IST

Militias a vital prop for Syria`s beleaguered army

More than 150,000 trained and equipped fighters in pro-government militias have become an indispensable brace for a Syrian army beleaguered by well over four years of intractable conflict.

Sep 25, 2015, 09:27 AM IST

Syria`s Assad makes rare public appearance for Eid prayers

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attended holiday prayers at a Damascus mosque on Thursday, state media reported, in a rare public appearance for the embattled regime head.

Sep 24, 2015, 14:13 PM IST

Moscow delivers warplanes to Syria in latest boost to regime

Russia has delivered new arms including warplanes to Syria as the regime increases attacks on jihadists, officials said Tuesday, in a sign that Moscow`s growing support for its ally is having an effect.

Sep 22, 2015, 19:18 PM IST

Refugee family swaps Syrian hell for Vatican flat

A refugee family from Damascus has swapped the hell of Syria's brutal civil war for the comfort and safety of a flat in the Vatican as guests of Pope Francis.

Sep 18, 2015, 23:10 PM IST

Clashes near Damascus kill 80 in six days: Monitor

At least 80 rebels and regime fighters have been killed in six days of clashes northeast of Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said Sunday.

Sep 13, 2015, 20:33 PM IST