King Abdullah goes on whirlwind regional tour in bid to ease fears of new sectarian conflict in Lebanon.

Syrian President reiterates his country’s support for any inter-Iraqi accord that conserves Iraq’s unity.

Two countries’ ministers sign 17 cooperation agreements covering justice, tourism, education, agriculture.

Lebanese PM makes his third visit since taking office to Syria he once accused of being behind his father's murder.

Rights group says Syrian president has been just another Arab ruler unwilling to listen to criticism.

Analysts stress Syria is not out of the eye of the storm despite rapprochement with West.

Syrian market shifts gear as those selling the most expensive business say business is booming.

Assad is on two-day visit to Spain where he will hold talks with Spanish PM.

Rights group says it is stepping up a campaign to uncover truth about all of Saydnaya’s missing prisoners.

Unconfirmed reports say new law calls for mandatory licensing for websites, with no right to appeal against refusals.

State Department is worried about Iran's reported radar delivery to Syria due to Damascus ties with Hezbollah.

Un agencies warn rain is not falling consistently enough in Syria to benefit this year's harvest.

Syrian leader in second stop of his first tour of Latin America to strength ties with allies.

Assad, Chavez hail 'strategic project of cooperation to build the Caracas-Damascus axis'.

Syrian leader’s tour seeks to boost ties with continent that is home to millions of Syrian-origin emigres.

Rights groups say Hasni sentenced to three years in prison for spreading false information.

WFP begins delivering food aid to nearly 200,000 people in drought-hit Syrian provinces.

Syrian leader says Israeli deadly raid on Gaza aid flotilla has destroyed any chance for peace in near future.

Fidaa Horani, who had called for greater democracy in Syria, released after completing her full jail sentence.

Syrian, Lebanese presidents review importance of coordinating their positions in face of Israeli threats.