4 July 2008, 3:47 pm
Syria's foreign minister said it was premature to talk of direct peace negotiations with Israel, a day after the Jewish state called for face-to-face discussions to start soon.... read more
4 July 2008, 3:34 pm
Syrian commanders say their troops along the border with Iraq are making strides in nabbing militants intent on staging suicide attacks in Baghdad.... read more
4 July 2008, 11:45 am
PARIS - Syria's foreign minister said on Friday it was premature to talk of direct peace negotiations with Israel, a day after the Jewish state called for face-to-face discussions to start soon.... read more
4 July 2008, 11:10 am
A portrait of Saint Paul hangs on the side of the eponymous Church in the Bab Kisan district of old Damascus, July 1. Predominantly Muslim Syria has launched a celebration to mark 2,000 years since the birth of Saint Paul, who converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus and helped spread the n... read more
4 July 2008, 10:18 am
Predominantly Muslim Syria has launched a celebration to mark 2,000 years since the birth of Saint Paul, who converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus and helped spread the new religion to the non-Jewish world.... read more
4 July 2008, 8:38 am
NUSAYBIN, Turkey - Turkey aims to complete mine clearance along its border with Syria this month before opening a border crossing businessmen hope will spur the local economy by opening it to trade with their southern neighbour.... read more