Syrian troops move into strategic, rebel-held town
The latest advance could complicate U.S. and Russian efforts to persuade Assad to end the 26-month-old conflict
Monday, May 20, 2013 12:12 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Syria
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Top 5 investigative videos of the week: Nailing a dictator
From Guatemalan tyrants to Syrian dissidents, a look at the finest documentaries YouTube has to offer VIDEO
Sunday, May 19, 2013 1:00 PM UTCTechnology Video
Financial Times hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
The Assad-aligned hackers hit the publication with a spearphishing attack
Friday, May 17, 2013 7:55 PM UTCTechnology Hacking, Financial Times, Syria
Human Rights Watch: Syrian government practiced torture
Visits to abandoned prisons have turned up torture devices and other evidence of detainee abuse
Friday, May 17, 2013 3:30 PM UTCPolitics Associated Press, Syria
John Brennan makes surprise Israel trip over Syria concerns
The CIA chief met with Benjamin Netanyahu following recent Israeli airstrikes outside Demascus
Friday, May 17, 2013 3:10 PM UTCNews John Brennan, CIA, Syria, Israel
Will meeting with Turkey mean progress on Syria?
As the president discusses the Syrian conflict today with Turkey's prime minister, here's all that you need to know
Thursday, May 16, 2013 3:19 PM UTCPolitics Turkey, Syria, Turkey-Syria
Syrian troops take control of strategic town
The regime is making new advances in driving the rebels from the country's southern region
Monday, May 13, 2013 11:29 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Syria, Beirut
Why are Europeans waging jihad in Syria?
Some 600 youths from across the continent have joined Muslim extremists fighting to topple Syria’s government
Friday, May 10, 2013 6:25 PM UTC 12Life GlobalPost, Europe, Jihad, Syria
Has the Syria threat cooled?
A conference with Assad and the opposition may buy Obama some time. But here's what it really means
Friday, May 10, 2013 2:00 PM UTCPolitics Syria, Sunnis, Jordan, Barack Obama
Syria: What’s really happening
Here's what you need to know about the constantly evolving situation there, and the best of our no-good options
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 7:02 PM UTC 41Politics Syria, Barack Obama, Vietnam War
Assad gives Palestine the OK to attack Israel
Syria has hinted at possible retribution against Israel since the Jewish state launched its airstrike
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:51 PM UTCNews Associated Press
Syria crisis triggers diplomacy
John Kerry meets Vladimir Putin to talk political solutions, while it's unclear "red line" for intervention crossed
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:45 PM UTCNews Syria, Middle East
McCain’s double standard on deference to the military
The senator demands the president listen to the military's advice -- but only when the Pentagon agrees with him
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 4:10 AM UTCPolitics John McCain, U.S. Military, Syria
Obama administration: Assad likely behind chemical arms use
The White House says it's doubtful Syrian rebels have access to that kind of weaponry
Monday, May 6, 2013 8:23 PM UTCPolitics Associated Press, Syria
Are the Syrian rebels the ones using chemical weapons?
A new Reuters report casts doubt on U.S. military intelligence
Monday, May 6, 2013 12:05 PM UTCNews Syria, The Middle East, Reuters
Obama’s real leadership challenge: Democrats
Leadership isn't about getting drinks with McConnell or bad sports metaphors. The president must rally progressives
Monday, May 6, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 88News Barack Obama, sequester
Syrian rebels shoot down regime helicopter, killing 8
The fighting in northern Syria came a day after Israeli warplanes struck areas in and around Damascus
Monday, May 6, 2013 11:36 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Syria
Israeli airstrikes on Syria provoke threats
Syria and its patron Iran have hinted at possible retribution
Monday, May 6, 2013 11:16 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Israel, Syria
Syria responds to Israeli air strikes
The country's government has called the attacks a "flagrant violation of international law"
Sunday, May 5, 2013 7:48 PM UTCNews Syria, Israel, Middle East
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Politicos tackle Syria and immigration VIDEO
Sunday, May 5, 2013 6:35 PM UTCNews Video, Syria, Terrorism
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