Moscow’s insistence on imposing Russian standards on the climate of the negotiations before they have begun could to a large degree obstruct the peace talks from being held at the scheduled time
Red Cross and Syrian Red Crescent workers say they will “continue efforts” to reach the towns of Kefraya, Fua, Madaya and Zabadani after militants refused their entry
Foreign ministry says Syria supports One China principle following election of pro-independence leader in Taiwan over the weekend
Rights group says it considers the deliberate demolition of homes, eviction of residents and confiscation of property, “war crimes”
Syrian PM underlines importance of Arab institutions and political forces in strengthening society against radicalization during meeting with Jordanian delegation
Ministry tells UN that massacre in suburb of Begayliya would not have occurred without the constant support of certain states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey
The haze surrounding the Syrian issue has led to many overstatements by political analysts, politicians, and even ordinary Syrians, both in relation to the fears and dangers threatening Syria, and to the hopes of Syrians
Opposition figure tells Reuters he does not believe the January 25 set date for peace talks is realistic
After living through shelling, loss and displacement, the mere fact that they are Syrian has become a cause for suspicion wherever they go. With the spread of terrorist bombings across the world, it has become natural that the first to be accused in any attack is someone of Syrian nationality
Talks stress the need to create a suitable environment for the negotiations process due to take place at the end of the month
Rebel commander confirms arrest of 65-year-old Youssef Tawfiq Shbib in Damascus
International community must intervene to stop abuses and secure a safe atmosphere for dialogue, former Syrian PM tells French President Hollande in Paris
Syrian foreign minister arrives in New Delhi for talks on boosting bilateral relations with India
Head of opposition’s negotiating team says committee has agreed to four ‘red lines’ which cannot be abandoned in any negotiation process
Hadi Abdullah and Raed Faris among a number of activists detained by Nusra Front after a raid on the radio station early Sunday
Economy minister says new law will help the private sector contribute to Syria’s reconstruction and economic development as a main and active partner
Syrian entrepreneurs and international bodies agree to deliver 500 tons of aid to embattled communities in Madaya, Moadamiya, Kefraya and Fua
Coalition’s EU representative urges security committee to ensure unconditional, immediate, and unrestricted humanitarian access to Madaya and other hard-to-reach areas
Ministry says officials settled the legal status of 11,057 people from different provinces after turning themselves over to authorities
Top diplomats meet in the Iranian capital to discuss distribution of aid to the Syrian people
