"The American role was a positive role and in the interest of Syria and the Syrians," an SDF political wing adviser told ...

"To be honest, the Alawites clearly ask for international protection," a former Syrian diplomat told Newsweek.

Russia maintains two key military bases in Syria, including an air base in Hmeimim and a naval base in Tartous.

The reported fighting in the capital, Damascus, and the second city of Aleppo were the first such clashes there since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according to ...

The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the ...