At Least Seven Killed as Syrians Protest Nationwide | Massive rallies reported as Ramadan comes to an end

Syrian Opposition Groups Announce ‘Transitional Council’ | More than half of council are exiles

Defections within the Syrian army are increasing, as more and more soldiers refuse to fire on civilian protesters. A statement published on the internet by the Free Officers, a group that says it represents defectors, said "large defections" occurred in the Damascus...

Syria's Bashar al Assad is losing his allies and becoming even more isolated after months of violent crackdowns on pro-reform protesters. Unexpectedly, a warning from Syria's staunchest ally came Sunday when Iran urged President Bashar al-Assad to heed the "legitimate...

At Least Eight Killed in Syrian Crackdowns | Friday’s rallies center on ‘patience and determination’

At Least 16 Killed as Syrian Troops Launch New Crackdowns | Gunboats shell Deir Azzour as tanks attack near Homs