Analysis: Unifying a fragmented landscape of armed factions into a cohesive national army is one of the most complex challenges facing Syria's new authorities.

Hafez al-Assad, an Air Force general belonging to the Shiite offshoot Alawite sect ... in response to the arrest and torture ...

Before joining the military and building an Alawite caste around himself, Hafez al-Assad was a fervent supporter of the ...

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia is continuing to talk to the Syrian authorities about various subjects, including the ...

The 22nd relief aid plane to Syria, carrying 10 tons of foodstuff, departed Kuwait as part of the (Kuwait by Your Side) campaign. The ...