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How Strong is the Syrian Army

Hezbollah’s involvement in the battle of Qusayr confirms the weakness, rather than the strength, of the Syrian army

How Strong is the Syrian Army

Hezbollah’s involvement in the battle of Qusayr confirms the weakness, rather than the strength, of the Syrian army

Brahimi Hopes for Geneva 2 in July

The conference would begin with a high-level meeting over two days chaired by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Bashar Will Pay the Price, Erdogan

Turkish PM says Syrian President Bashar Assad has surpassed his father in crimes and massacres, and he will have to pay the price sooner or later

Golan is Part of Syria: PM

Halqi was speaking ahead of the anniversary of the occupation of the Golan Heights by Israeli forces on 5 June, 1967.

Russia Rejects Arms Deployment in Jordan

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Alexander Lukashevich said Russia rejects of the deployment of foreign weapons in the territories of Syria’s neighboring countries, saying it risked destabilizing the volatile region.

Patriarch Yazigi Calls for Solution to Syrian Crisis

Yazigi was returning from Turkey, where he was involved in discussions for the release of the two abducted bishops of Aleppo, Yohanna Ibrahim and Paul Yazigi.

Kurds Support Geneva 2

Statement comes following visit to Moscow of Kurdish delegation

Sweets and Bitter Coffee

Hezbollah supporters are celebrating the capture of Qusayr with sweets. He who laughs last laughs best, opposition activists answer them.

Sweets and Bitter Coffee

Hezbollah supporters are celebrating the capture of Qusayr with sweets. He who laughs last laughs best, opposition activists answer them.

Humanitarian situation worsens in Syria

As fighting intensifies in Qusayr, activist tells Asharq Al-Awsat that North Korean officers are helping government forces plan attacks on Aleppo