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Damascus (دمشق translit: Dimashq Also commonly: الشام ash-Shām) is the largest city of Syria and is also the capital. It is thought to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world (see: ancient history), before Al Fayyum, and Gaziantep. Its current population is estimated at about 4.5 million. The city is a governorate by itself, and the capital of the governorate of Rif Dimashq (Rural Damascus). Read more at Wikipedia

Hezbollah chief says group is fighting in Syria

Posted on 2013-05-25 16:52:00 from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah says Hezbollah members are fighting in Syria against Islamic extremists who pose a danger to Lebanon. Nasrallah's comments Saturday marked the first time he has publically confirmed his men were fighting in Syria. They are also hi

Syria is the backbone of the resistance: Nasrallah

Posted on 2013-05-25 16:40:00 from Lebanon Daily Star

In this Thursday February 25, 2010 file photo, released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Hezbollah leader sheik Hassan Nasrallah, right, speaks with Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, upon their arrival for a dinner, in Damascus, Syria. (AP Pho

Syrian Army and Hezbollah Step Up Raids on Rebels

Posted on 2013-05-25 16:39:00 from The New York Times

BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Syrian government and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah intensified their assault on Syrian rebels in the town of Qusayr on Saturday, unleashing the heaviest shelling since the battle began a week ago, Syrian antigovernment acti

Israel to UNSC: Syrians attempt to provoke conflict

Posted on 2013-05-25 15:52:00 from Ynetnews

Israeli UN Ambassador Ron Prosor issued a complaint to the UN Security Council regarding Syrian shooting at an IDF vehicle on routine patrol in the Golan Heights Tuesday. Prosor stated that the shooting was a violation of the disengagement agreements bet

Syria's Electronic Army attempted attack on Haifa's water system

Posted on 2013-05-25 15:50:00 from Global Post

...reportedly tried to cyberattack Israel in response to air strikes on targets in Damascus. Syria's Electronic Army attempted to hack Haifa's water system earlier this month. (Thomas Samson /AFP/Getty Images) What do you think? Professor Yitzhak Ben Yisrael,...

Syrian forces unleash attack to drive rebels from strategic town, say activists

Posted on 2013-05-25 15:50:00 from Globe and Mail

...Ghouta so that Syria remains, as it is today, a graveyard for invaders,” Sabra said, referring also to suburbs of the capital Damascus where Syrian troops have been on the offensive over the past weeks. In an indication that the rebel’s week-long stand is...

Christians in the Arab world: A guide

Posted on 2013-05-25 15:23:00 from The Week

...more will likely follow. "Everyone is afraid of these extremists," said George Nashawati, head of an Orthodox charity in Damascus. "Look what happened in Iraq. It could happen here." How has the U.S. responded? It has strongly condemned attacks on Christians,...

Israeli expert says Syria cyberattack foiled

Posted on 2013-05-25 15:11:00 from WTOP News

...near Damascus. Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit. Syria has said that it would keep all options on the table for its response. Clothes have a starring role at the Cannes Film...

Israeli expert says Syria cyberattack foiled

Posted on 2013-05-25 14:57:00 from The Seattle Times

...the name of the hacking group Anonymous mostly failed. The attack took place just after Israel bombed a military complex near Damascus. Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit. Syria...

Israeli expert says Syria cyberattack foiled

Posted on 2013-05-25 14:53:00 from Mail.com

...Damascus. Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit. Syria has said that it would keep all options on the table for its response. Share article: Israeli expert says Syria cyberattack...

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Syrian government agrees 'in principle' to Geneva conference

Posted on 2013-05-24 15:17:00 from Reuters

Syrian government agrees 'in principle' to Geneva conference May 24 - The Syrian opposition mulls over a proposal to hold a U.S.-Russian conference on Syria, as Russia announces Damascus' willingness to participate 'in... From: ReutersVideo Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:23 More in News & Politics

French school survives in war-rattled Damascus

Posted on 2013-05-16 16:50:00 from AFP Videos

French school survives in war-rattled Damascus Angered over Bashar al-Assad's brutal repression of peaceful protests in Syria two years ago, Paris closed its embassy in Damascus, virtually cutting off the... From: AFP Views: 21 3 ratings Time: 01:05 More in Education

US criticises Russia over missiles to Damascus

Posted on 2013-05-18 09:12:00 from Euronews Videos

US criticises Russia over missiles to Damascus http://www.euronews.com/ The US has criticised Russia's recent delivery of anti-ship missiles to President Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria. With a rang... From: Euronews Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:08 More in News & Politics

The mosque on Syria's front line

Posted on 2013-05-17 19:46:00 from Telegraph.co.uk Video

The mosque on Syria's front line The Telegraph's Ruth Sherlock visits the Sayyida Zainab mosque in Damascus, a holy Shia shrine, which is now at the front line of fighting in Syria's civil w... From: telegraphtv Views: 6 0 ratings Time: 02:27 More in News & Politics

The air campaign in Syria

Posted on 2013-05-17 14:12:00 from Reuters

The air campaign in Syria May 16 - Amateur video appears to show on-going shelling by government forces of Damascus suburbs and the rubble lined streets of Homs. Deborah Lutterbeck re... From: ReutersVideo Views: 5 0 ratings Time: 01:14 More in News & Politics

Netanyahu Takes Aim at Weapons ‘Leaks’ in Syria

Posted on 2013-05-19 13:19:00 from 5min Videos

A shell explodes in the town of Yabroud, near the Syrian capital Damascus, purportedly on Friday. Reuters cannot independently verify the authenticity of this clip which was posted on a social media website. Another clip shows the aftermath of air strikes in Douma, just outside Damascus.

Fighting Rages in Strategic Syrian Town

Posted on 2013-05-25 15:34:00 from 5min Videos

Smoke clears in the aftermath of a purported airstrike in Qusair, Syria. Reuters is unable to independently verify the content of these videos, which have been obtained from a social media website. A days-old battle, which has left the town in ruins, intensified on Friday. The town lies in a strategic location near the Lebanese border and between the Syrian capital, Damascus, and the coast, homeland to the Alawite minority sect of President Bashar al-Assad.

Turkey vs Syria: Ties fray amid blame game over border bombing

Posted on 2013-05-13 09:22:00 from Russia Today Videos

Turkey vs Syria: Ties fray amid blame game over border bombing Turkey is urging the international community to act against its war-torn neighbor, Syria. It blames the regime in Damascus for Saturday's double bombing of a... From: RussiaToday Views: 233 8 ratings Time: 03:53 More in News & Politics

Talk to Al Jazeera - Moaz al-Khatib: The priority is to save Syria

Posted on 2013-05-11 10:03:00 from Al Jazeera Videos

Talk to Al Jazeera - Moaz al-Khatib: The priority is to save Syria Moaz al-Khatib, the outgoing president of the Syrian National Coalition (SNC) burst onto the scene in November 2012. The Imam from Damascus' famous Umayyad M... From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 7 0 ratings Time: 25:01 More in News & Politics

Syria: living on the frontline

Posted on 2013-05-10 14:54:00 from Euronews Videos

Syria: living on the frontline http://www.euronews.com/ An eight-hour truce has been held in Damascus between a government-held district and an area controlled by the opposition. Sky News ... From: Euronews Views: 3 1 ratings Time: 01:21 More in News & Politics

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In this Thursday February 25, 2010 file photo, released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Hezbollah leader sheik Hassan Nasrallah, right, speaks with Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, upon their arrival for a dinner, in Damascus, Syria. (AP Photo/SANA, File) - Published on 2013-05-25 12:40:00 by Lebanon Daily Star

Published by Lebanon Daily Star on 2013-05-25 12:40:00

AP10ThingsToSee - In this image from amateur video obtained by a group called Ugarit News, a rebel runs from an explosion, Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Qusair, Syria. An intense battle drove rebels from large parts of Qusair, part of a withering government offensive aimed at securing a strategic land corridor from Damascus to the Mediterranean coast. (AP Photo)

- Published on 2013-05-24 15:38:00 by Boston.com

AP10ThingsToSee - In this image from amateur video obtained by a group called Ugarit News, a rebel runs from an explosion, Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Qusair, Syria. An intense battle drove rebels from large parts of Qusair, part of a withering government offensive aimed at securing a strategic land corridor from Damascus to the Mediterranean coast. (AP Photo)

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Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai gives an address during the enthronement of Syria's Greek Orthodox leader Yuhanna X Yazigi at the Holy Cross church in Damascus, during the first visit by a Maronite patriarch since Syrian independence in 1943, on February 10, 2013. Snipers were deployed on the rooftops around the church as dignitaries from Middle East churches arrived for the enthronement. AFP PHOTO / LOUAI BESHARA - Published on 2013-05-24 10:56:00 by Lebanon Daily Star

Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai gives an address during the enthronement of Syria's Greek Orthodox leader Yuhanna X Yazigi at the Holy Cross church in Damascus, during the first visit by a Maronite patriarch since Syrian independence in 1943, on February 10, 2013. Snipers were deployed on the rooftops around the church as dignitaries from Middle East churches arrived for the enthronement. AFP PHOTO / LOUAI BESHARA

Published by Lebanon Daily Star on 2013-05-24 10:56:00

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi talks to media in Damascus April 29, 2013, in this handout photograph distributed by Syria's national news agency SANA. REUTERS/SANA/Handout - Published on 2013-05-21 09:20:00 by Lebanon Daily Star

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi talks to media in Damascus April 29, 2013, in this handout photograph distributed by Syria's national news agency SANA. REUTERS/SANA/Handout

Published by Lebanon Daily Star on 2013-05-21 09:20:00

Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade during an exercise in the Golan Heights , Monday, May 6, 2013. Israel’s weekend airstrike on a military complex near the Syrian capital of Damascus killed dozens of Syrian soldiers, a group of anti-regime activists said Monday, citing information from military hospitals. The Syrian government has not released a death toll, but Syrian state media have reported casualties in Sunday’s pre-dawn airstrike, Israel’s third into Syria so far this year. - Published on 2013-05-21 08:10:00 by Anderson Independent-Mail

Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade during an exercise in the Golan Heights , Monday, May 6, 2013. Israel’s weekend airstrike on a military complex near the Syrian capital of Damascus killed dozens of Syrian soldiers, a group of anti-regime activists said Monday, citing information from military hospitals. The Syrian government has not released a death toll, but Syrian state media have reported casualties in Sunday’s pre-dawn airstrike, Israel’s third into Syria so far this year.

Published by Anderson Independent-Mail on 2013-05-21 08:10:00

TURKEY: Officers work on a street damaged by a car bomb explosion which went off on May 11 in Hatay, just a few kilometres from the main border crossing into Syria. Turkey was reeling from twin car bomb attacks which left at least 43 people dead in a town near the Syrian border, with Ankara blaming pro-Damascus groups and vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. - Published on 2013-05-20 07:11:00 by Mid Day

TURKEY: Officers work on a street damaged by a car bomb explosion which went off on May 11 in Hatay, just a few kilometres from the main border crossing into Syria. Turkey was reeling from twin car bomb attacks which left at least 43 people dead in a town near the Syrian border, with Ankara blaming pro-Damascus groups and vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Published by Mid Day on 2013-05-20 07:11:00

In this photo, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, right, speaks during an interview with the Argentine newspaper Clarin and the Argentine state news agency Telam, in Damascus, Syria on Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/SANA) - Published on 2013-05-19 09:53:00 by Lebanon Daily Star

In this photo, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, right, speaks during an interview with the Argentine newspaper Clarin and the Argentine state news agency Telam, in Damascus, Syria on Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/SANA)

Published by Lebanon Daily Star on 2013-05-19 09:53:00

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad speaking during an interview with Argentine newspaper Clarin and Argentine state news agency Telam, in Damascus. Assad said he welcomed a US-Russian peace initiative to end Syria's civil war but had no plans to resign.(AFP Photo / SANA) - Published on 2013-05-19 01:45:00 by Russia Today

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad speaking during an interview with Argentine newspaper Clarin and Argentine state news agency Telam, in Damascus. Assad said he welcomed a US-Russian peace initiative to end Syria's civil war but had no plans to resign.(AFP Photo / SANA)

Published by Russia Today on 2013-05-19 01:45:00

Syrian President Bashar Assad delivers a speech at the parliament in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, June 3, 2012 - Published on 2013-05-18 14:18:00 by WLS

Syrian President Bashar Assad delivers a speech at the parliament in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, June 3, 2012

Published by WLS on 2013-05-18 14:18:00

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Syria is the backbone of the resistance and we will not sit with our hands crossed...

in Syria is the backbone of the resistance: Nasrallah

Lebanon Daily Star - 2013-05-25 16:40:00

Syria's history is being written in the blood of her people, and it is happening on our watch...

in SNC harps on about regime change

Press TV - 2013-05-25 02:29:00

Those who do not plan aggressive actions against a sovereign state have nothing to worry about, because means of air defence - and this is clear from the name - are a purely defensive system required to repel air attacks...

in Sale of Russian weapons to Syria 'destabilising': Kerry

DaijiWorld.com - 2013-05-24 04:36:00