UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen said Sunday that the UN is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in the country and is looking forward to the next steps toward a political ...

Sanctions on Syrian Banks Choke Recovery Hopes, Investment Chief Says By Timour Azhari DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Western sanctions on Syria's banking sector are preventing critical investments in the ...

After over two years of political paralysis, people in Lebanon are pinning their hopes on new President Joseph Aoun, a former army commander who promises an end to instability. Many also have high ...

DAMASCUS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Western sanctions on Syria's banking sector are preventing critical investments in the war-ravaged economy despite huge interest from Syrian and foreign investors ...