International rights group chief says Syria’s reforms are promising but democracy is still lacking

Amnesty International's secretary general says Syria's new authorities show some commitment to reform, transitional justice ...

Israeli forces kill at least 13 people in southern Syria raid, officials and residents say

Israeli forces have raided a village in southern Syria, killing at least 13 people, according to Syrian officials.
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Thieves steal Roman statues from Syria's national museum

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Thieves broke into Syria 's national museum and stole several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era, officials said Tuesday. The National Museum of Damascus was briefly ...