Group now requires European recruits to undergo background checks, fearing infiltration by Western intelligence agents
Why does Ankara refuse to play a decisive role and leave the area open to others —is it afraid of military involvement?
There is a notable absence of Syrians among the decision-makers
The state has judicial organizations, hospitals and police
Regime supporters have turned to social media to reflect their rage over the Islamic State’s humiliating defeats against the armed forces in eastern Syria
A column in honor of the one-year anniversary of Syria’s chemical attack
Laws are not enough; there must be a fundamental change in the religious culture that glorifies death and martyrdom for the sake of God
Foley’s killer had been identified by the UK’s Security Service (MI5) and Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), but did not give further details
Diana Foley posted the statement after the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) released a video on Tuesday purportedly showing the beheading of Foley and threatening to carry out further executions until the United States ended its air strikes against the militant group.
Zeytoun Millie is a Syrian artist who has lived in the UAE for more than 12 years and established a career for herself in the Northern Emirates
The Syrian reality is no longer interesting for the international public who have found in the World Cup an escape from the daily concerns
Here he is now declaring his readiness to give his life on the command of the Iraqi leader of ISIS, the mysterious and bloody figure, Baghdadi
As the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) continues its lightning advance in Iraq and consolidates its strongholds in Syria, sparking fears of sectarian war across the region
London-based Syrian businessman and oil mogul Ayman Asfari has emerged as a leading contender
More than 400 British Muslims are thought to have traveled to Syria, posing a potential security risk if they return to the UK
Sources say Damascus and its allies suggested the European Union’s High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana
British counter-terrorism officials have started a national campaign targeting women, which is aimed at raising awareness of the risks of visiting Syria, even for those who just wish to assist with humanitarian projects
The motives for the attack were not known and no one immediately claimed responsibility for the killing
Robertson says the results of the election are well known by all
The shocking photograph was circulated globally
