A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives which would prohibit any kind of intervention in Syria, amid widespread calls for military intervention and additional reports of the Obama administration secretly aiding the Syrian rebel fighters. Rep. Ron...
CIA Funneling Arms to Syrian Rebels Through Turkey
The CIA has officers secretly operating in southern Turkey, helping allies to funnel arms to Syrian opposition fighters across the border into Syria to aid in the fight against the regime of President Bashar al Assad. "The weapons, including automatic rifles,...
Red Cross Hopes to Evacuate Civilians Trapped in Syria Fighting
Red Cross Hopes to Evacuate Civilians Trapped in Syria Fighting | Both sides agree to ‘truce’ but keep firing anyway
Officials: Britain Mulled Capturing Russian Ship Over Syria Helicopters
Officials: Britain Mulled Capturing Russian Ship Over Syria Helicopters | Ship carried repaired helicopters, air defense missiles
British PM Falsely Claims Putin Dropped Support of Syria’s Assad
Britain's prime minister said on Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear at the G20 summit in Mexico that he wants Syrian President Bashar al-Assad out of power, but Putin followed up basically denying the claims. There has been an extended effort...
UN Observers Committed to Staying in Syria
The head of the UN observer mission in Syria said Tuesday that UN monitoring forces have come under fire several times recently but are committed to staying in the country, retreating from earlier statements about suspending the mission due to worsening violence. Maj....
Syrian Rebels Hold Recent Gains as Fighting Escalates Around Homs
Syrian Rebels Hold Recent Gains as Fighting Escalates Around Homs | Rebels claim several cities gained as military shells area
UN Suspends Monitoring Mission in Syria Due to Worsening Violence
The United Nations said Saturday it has suspended its monitoring mission in Syria due to worsening violence, indicating a complete failure of the peace effort there. "There has been an intensification of armed violence across Syria over the past 10 days," said Gen....
Exporter: Russia Sending Air and Sea Defenses to Syria
Exporter: Russia Sending Air and Sea Defenses to Syria | Weapons meant to deter NATO attacks
US Military Planning ‘Completed’ for Syria Attack
US Military Planning ‘Completed’ for Syria Attack | Pentagon claims ‘full understanding’ of what would be needed for war