Nuclear-armed US seeks 'credible explanation' for Syrian uranium following IAEA report.

Syrian President says Damascus lacks Israeli partner ready to come to result after talks.

Syrian President calls on US counterpart to do more for stalled Middle East peace process.

Lebanese President hails 'privileged relations with Syria' as two countries vow to 'work together'.

Israel's hardline PM, French President avoid joint press conference after two-hour meeting.

Syrian President insists his country does have rights that must be restored, in reference to Golan Heights.

Syria has been working full steam ahead of signing EU deal to develop ties with major powers in its back yard.

Obama seen slower to improve US foreign policy than his election campaign suggested.

Damascus says Israel seized ship carrying Syrian-made items for consumption in Iran.

Syrian President sees room for more improvement in relations between Damascus, Washington.

Syrian President stresses presence of ‘third side’ will be necessary if talks with Israel resume.

Caracas, Damascus cement ties via five trade, agriculture, energy cooperation agreements.

Scots beauty hopes to become first Muslim, Arab contestant to win Miss British Isle crown.

Syrian leader says Damascus must cooperate in efficient manner with Europe before association deal can be signed.

Syrian FM says Damascus wants to study partnership deal with EU in detail before signing it.

Turkish-Syrian relations improve while Turkey's ties with Israel take turn for the worse.

Ministers from Syria, Turkey take part in first meeting of strategic cooperation council.

Syrian President issues decree forbidding smoking, sale of tobacco in any form in public places.

Ball seen in Beirut's court as Lebanese leaders urged to settle differences, form unity government.

Syria-EU deal to be signed on October 26 after improvement of human rights in Damascus.