UN says Syria action must abide by international law
Immediate action is needed to protect the Syrian people but it should be "rooted in the principles of the United Nations and international law," UN political affairs chief Jeffrey Feltman said.
Sat Apr 08 2017
Syrian war 'cancer on a global scale', says incoming UN chief
The war has caused not only the suffering of the Syrian people but also sparks violent reactions which in some cases lead to terrorist acts.
Thu Dec 29 2016
Mother of US journalist Foley 'never prouder' of son
The mother of US journalist James Foley, apparently executed by ISIS jihadists, on Wednesday paid tribute to her son who she said had died trying to expose the suffering of the Syrian people.
Wed Aug 20 2014
Let Syrians decide their future, says Tun M
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad called on all quarters to let the Syrian people decide the fate of their country without any interference.
Fri Aug 30 2013
New Lebanon PM insists on neutrality in Syria conflict
Lebanon's premier-designate Tammam Salam told AFP on Saturday that he supports the freedom of the Syrian people while insisting his country remain neutral in its neighbour's civil war.
Sun Apr 07 2013
New Syria opposition bloc wins Gulf, Arab recognition
The six Gulf states recognised a newly formed opposition bloc as the Syrian people's legitimate representative on Monday, as border violence stoked fears of a spillover of the 20-month conflict.
Tue Nov 13 2012
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024