Two Former Syrian Intelligence Officials Face US War Crimes Charges
By Kanishka Singh
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. indictment unsealed on Monday charged two former high-ranking Syrian officials under ousted President Bashar al-Assad with war crimes, the U.S. Justice Department said in a statement.
The indictment, which was unsealed in the Northern District...
Collapse of Assad Regime Deals Severe Blow to Islamic Republic
By Ahmad Rafat
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's dictatorial regime has collapsed in the space of a little over a week. A coalition of anti-government forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham – which is listed as...
NATO Chief Urges Peaceful Transition in Syria, Criticizes Russia and Iran
BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte voiced cautious optimism on Monday following developments in Syria, calling for a peaceful transition of power and an inclusive, Syrian-led political process.
"This is a moment of joy...
Israel Says It Will Destroy Syria’s Heavy Strategic Weaponry
By Maayan Lubell and James Mackenzie
JERUSALEM, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Israel will step up airstrikes on Syrian stores of advanced weaponry, Israeli officials said on Monday, and keep a 'limited' troop presence on the ground, hoping...
With Assad Gone, New Era Starts in Syria as the World Watches
By Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari
DAMASCUS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Damascus stirred back to life on Monday at the start of a hopeful but uncertain era after rebels seized the capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia,...
Iranian Embassy Stormed in Damascus
DUBAI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Iran's embassy in the Syrian capital was stormed by unknown gunmen on Sunday following the capture of Damascus by Syrian rebels and the fall of Iran-allied Bashar al-Assad, Iranian state TV reported.
Rami Abdurrahman...
Syrian Rebels Topple President Assad, Signifying Major Blow for Iran and Russia
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari
AMMAN/BEIRUT/CAIRO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing him to flee and ending his family's decades of rule after more...
Syrian Rebel Chief: Former PM Will Supervise State Bodies Until Hand Over
Dec 8 (Reuters) - Syrian state institutions will be supervised by former Prime Minister Mohammed Jalali until they are handed over, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani said on Sunday, signalling efforts to secure an orderly transition...
Syrian Rebels Seize Fourth City, Close In on Homs in Threat to Assad’s Rule
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari
AMMAN/BEIRUT, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Syrian rebels said they seized control of the southern city of Daraa on Saturday, the birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and the...
Iran-Backed Hezbollah Sends ‘Supervising’ Forces to Syria’s Homs, Sources Say
By Laila Bassam, Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Parisa Hafezi
BEIRUT, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Lebanese armed group Hezbollah sent a small number of "supervising forces" from Lebanon to Syria overnight to help prevent anti-government fighters from seizing the...
