UN announces talks on new Syria constitution resume Jan 25
The U.N. special envoy for Syria announced Wednesday that the next round of talks toward revising the war-battered country's constitution will start in Geneva on Jan. 25.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Hitler gassed Jews during WWII but refused to use sarin against military; the mystery is why
Adolf Hitler gassed and killed six million Jews during World War II, a genocide that makes his reluctance to use sarin against his military adversaries an enduring mystery.
Wed Apr 12 2017
US disputes Russia's claims
US officials step up their criticism of Russia's support for Syrian leader and push back on Moscow's condemnation of last week's missile attack.
Wed Apr 12 2017
One in five Syrians say Islamic State is a good thing, poll says
A fifth of 1,365 Syrians interviewed said the Islamic State is a positive influence on the country.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Syria's new atrocities
Last month, according to the State Department, the regime of Bashar Assad dropped barrel bombs on the town of Sarmin that reportedly contained chlorine.
Sun Apr 19 2015
Military strikes won't work in Syria
Former US President Jimmy Carter shares his thoughts about the impending attack on Syria.
Sat Sep 14 2013
9 questions about Syria you were too embarrassed to ask
All you need to know about the conflict in Syria and why the United States may drop its missiles there.
Sat Aug 31 2013
Syria crisis can only be solved by 'striking terror with iron fist': Assad
Syria's crisis will only be solved by stamping out "terror", President Bashar al-Assad said on Sunday.
Mon Aug 05 2013
Divided Syrian opposition faces feuds over leaders
Syria's anti-regime camp will wrangle over reorganising its ranks, as the US pushes a proposal to create a new leadership body.
Sun Nov 04 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024