Zour, which remains divided between Syria's new government and a Kurdish-backed militia, is a hostage to competing ambitions.

Syria's new interim government is widely supported. But observers remain cautious over details for the country's democratic future. Is the political program inclusive enough to put Syria's feet back ...

European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.

Syria is open to letting Russia keep its air and naval bases along the Mediterranean coast as long as any agreement with the ...

European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be ...