US wants Syria to 'open up' for inspections

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


Syria's Assad: Netanyahu not ready for peace

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


Syria's Assad hails 'climate of trust' with France

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


Lebanon, Syria vow to keep up coordination

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

Syria opens contact with Lebanon's Hariri

Israel hints at Syria opening after Mideast failure

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

Mideast talks needs 'radical' new US policy
Palestinian electoral body postpones January polls

Assad: No conditions on making peace with Israel

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


Damascus gains new confidence on world stage

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


Few bites on Obama's engagement bait

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


Israel accused of fabrication over Iran shipment

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


Syria's Assad: US ties little better under Obama

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


Assad: Syria ready to resume talks with Israel

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


Venezuela, Syria boost ties with accords

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


Kandi out to win Britain’s beauty pageant

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


Assad wants to review EU pact before sealing deal

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


Syria skeptical about signing EU partnership

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


Syria, Turkey to hold joint military exercises

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


Syria, Turkey aim to forge closer ties

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


Syria bans smoking in public places

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


Lebanese welcome Saudi-Syria summit outcome

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


EU to sign partnership with Syria this month

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




Dubai auction sets highest guide price for Arab artist




Syria's Golan Heights




Women cyclists on Beirut-Jerusalem peace ride




More Syrians turn to Islamic insurers




Syria opening up more to investment




Syrians lose interest in books




Syria battles effects of olive oil business on environment




Syria clamps down on private TV




Iraqi artist practises his craft as refugee




De-mystifying misrepresented Middle East