The New York Times4d
While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the entire country. By Alissa J. Rubin Reporting from the Faysh Khabur border ...
The Washington Post2d
Syria clashes kill dozens in worst violence since fall of Assad regime
Fierce clashes over the past two days between security forces under Syria’s new Islamist government and gunmen belonging to the country’s Alawite religious minority killed scores of people ...
dw5d
What is Israel doing in Syria, and why?
Israel wants to "defend" minorities in Syria, has moved troops into Syria and is regularly bombing the war-torn country. That's despite the fact that Syria's new rulers have said they don't pose a ...
Reuters2d
Scores killed as Syrian forces seek to crush Alawite insurgency
Syrian authorities face insurgency by Assad's Alawite sect Many killed in one Alawite town, monitor and activists say Saudi Arabia supports Syrian government against insurgency DAMASCUS, March 7 ...
Euronews2d
Dozens killed in clashes between Syria's security forces and al-Assad loyalists
More than 70 people have been killed and dozens injured in clashes between Syrian security forces and fighters linked to the toppled leader Bashar al-Assad, according to a war monitor. Syria's new ...
Al-Monitor3d
UK removes 24 Syrian entities from sanctions list, including central bank
The United Kingdom on Thursday removed 24 Syrian entities from its sanctions list and unfroze their assets, including the Central Bank of Syria, other lenders and petroleum companies. The move comes ...
Wall Street Journal3d
Russia Is Chasing a Deal to Keep Its Military Bases in Syria
Days before the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Russia said the Syrian rebels advancing on Damascus were terrorists. Now, with those rebels in power, Moscow senses an opportunity to both expand ...
The Boston Globe2d
American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus
WASHINGTON (AP) — American Jews who fled their Syrian homeland decades ago went to the White House this week to appeal to the Trump administration to lift sanctions on Syria that they say are ...
Toronto Star3d
23 Brooklyn inmates charged after rash of violence, including stabbing of Jam Master Jay’s killer
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-three inmates at the troubled federal jail in Brooklyn have been charged with crimes ranging from smuggling weapons in a Doritos bag to the stabbing last month of a man ...
The Globe and Mail2d
More than 100 killed as Syrian government fights al-Assad loyalists, threatening return to warfare
More than 100 people have been killed over two days of intense clashes as Syria appeared to be on the verge of slipping back into large-scale sectarian violence. The centre of the fighting was the ...
The Press of Atlantic City4d
Philadelphia faces Brooklyn, aims to end 4-game slide
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -2; over/under is 212.5 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia heads into the matchup against Brooklyn after losing four straight games. The Nets are 10-23 in Eastern Conference ...
The Press of Atlantic City1d
Philadelphia hosts Brooklyn, looks to break home slide
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia plays Brooklyn looking to end its three-game home slide. The 76ers are 3-7 against opponents in the Atlantic Division. Philadelphia is 15-20 when it turns the ball over ...