Syria
A focal point of the famous Silk Road, Syria in the 21st century is moving away from a state-controlled economy to become a bigger regional player.
Syria moves to curb influence of Muslim conservatives
This country, which had sought to show solidarity with Islamist groups and allow religious figures a greater role in public life, has recently reversed course, moving forcefully to curb the influence of Muslim conservatives in its mosques, public universities and charities.
Syria holds Lebanon Shiite cleric as suspected Israeli spy
A Lebanese Shiite cleric known as a critic of Syrian-backed Hezbollah has been arrested in Syria on suspicion of spying for Israel, a high-ranking Lebanese security official said on Thursday.
SYRIA: Photos reveal hidden devastation of a years-long drought
On a dusty, rocky plain patches of dried grass try to poke through. A couple of makeshift tents, composed of scraps of material flapping insecurely in the wind, attract the eye while two swaddled figures can be seen talking in...
Syria Moves to Curb Influence of Muslim Conservatives
The country, which had sought to show solidarity with regional Islamic groups, has recently reversed course.
Syria holds Lebanon Shia cleric as Israeli spy
BEIRUT — A Lebanese Shia cleric known as a critic of Syrian-backed Hezbollah has been arrested in Syria on suspicion of spying for Israel, a high-ranking Lebanese security official said on Thursday.
Syria holds Shia cleric as suspected Israeli spy
A Lebanese Shia cleric known as a critic of Syrian-backed Hezbollah has been arrested in Syria on suspicion of spying for Israel, a high-ranking Lebanese security official said yesterday.
US has Big Plans: Peace Talks between Israel, Lebanon, Syria
Follow Israel news on and . The United States hopes to move beyond talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to negotiations that include Syria and Lebanon as well, according to U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Jeffery Feltman.
Foreign investments in Syria drop last year
Foreign investments in Syria drop last year
Syria
The Syrian banking sector appears to be in rude health, reporting record figures at a time when many banks in the region are still absorbing the impact of the global financial crisis.