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UN watchdog warns Syria to secure chemical weapons

The United Nations chemical watchdog OPCW said Monday it had warned Syrian authorities to make sure suspected stockpiles of chemical weapons were safe after...

US sanctions Syrian leader Assad’s father-in-law

The US unveiled sanctions Monday against Bashar al-Assad's father-in-law, a day after the former Syrian president reportedly fled to Russia as rebels took over...

With Assad out, MidEast battle lines drawn

MOSCOW—The Kremlin declined yesterday to confirm reports that toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow, adding that it was “surprised” by the...

Smoke of war

This picture taken from the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights shows smoke billowing above the Syrian Governorate of Quneitra during Israeli bombardment, on Dec. 9. Israel...

Filipinos in Syria warned to avoid high-risk areas

Filipinos in Syria are being urged to exercise caution and avoid areas with potential risks of harm amid escalating violence, following reports of Syrian...

With Assad gone, Middle East battle lines are redrawn

It took just 11 days for Syrian rebels to force Bashar al-Assad to flee the country and impose a new revision of the strategic...

Ukraine says ‘dictators who bet on Putin’ destined to fall

Kyiv, Ukraine—Ukraine on Sunday welcomed the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, saying that authoritarians who rely on Moscow are destined to fall, while noting...

Russia says Syria’s Assad fled to Moscow

Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his family are in Moscow, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies, hours after he fled the country...

Syria Islamist rebel chief hails ‘victory’ at landmark Damascus mosque

Damascus, Syria—Syria's rebel leader hailed a "historic" victory Sunday from a landmark Damascus mosque after his Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group headed a lightning offensive,...

Biden calls for Assad to be ‘held accountable’

Washington, United States—US President Joe Biden on Sunday said deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should be "held accountable" but called the nation's political upheaval a...

26 killed as Syrian Turkish-backed groups attack Kurdish-held area in north

Beirut, Lebanon - At least 26 combattants were killed Sunday as Turkish-backed Syrian fighters launched an offensive on the northern Manbij area, days after seizing...

Syria’s new leaders must ensure ‘atrocities’ not repeated—UN investigators

Geneva, Switzerland—UN war crimes investigators Sunday described Bashar al-Assad's fall from power as a "historic new beginning" for Syrians, urging those taking charge to ensure...

Thousands of Syrians in Berlin celebrate departure of Assad

Berlin, Germany—Thousands of jubilant Syrians gathered in Berlin on Sunday to celebrate the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, sounding car horns and waving Syrian opposition...

DFA monitors Syria situation with concern, tells Filipinos to stay in touch with embassy

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is closely monitoring ongoing developments in Syria “with concern,” urging all Filipinos there to “take the necessary precaution”...
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