Syria
April 23, 2013
Lebanon has filed an official request to reduce transit transport fees with Iraq and Egypt, the National News Agency reported Monday, in a bid to cut export costs after major land export routes were brought to a halt by the ongoing violence in neighboring Syria.
Two Aleppian bishops were reportedly kidnapped by Syrian rebels on the outskirts of the city on Monday evening.
Two rockets have hit Lebanon in the latest round of cross-border fire.
The Syrian National Coalition’s interim president says the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has declared war on the Syrian people.
April 22, 2013
Twitter accounts operated by the U.S. broadcaster CBS have reportedly been hijacked by pro-Assad hackers, in the latest cyber-attack apparently launched by a group loyal to the Syrian government.
Hezbollah and Iran are thought to be sending thousands of militants to support Syrian regime forces fight against the Western/Gulf-backed rebels
A large Lebanese delegation of around 50 political figures traveled to Syria for talks with President Bashar Assad Sunday in a move likely to raise tension in an already divided Lebanon over the crisis next door.
The European Union on Monday is set to ease its oil embargo placed on Syria in favor of opposition fighters in the country, EU diplomats said.
Syrian government troops seize a town near Damascus, killing over 80 people, including women and children, opposition activists say.
April 21, 2013
Eight Syrians at the overcrowded Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan have been arrested on suspicion of inciting violence, say Jordanian officials.
The project was completed in Beirut, which has become popular with Syrian artists fleeing the violence at home
Stars in the Arab celebosphere aren't normally happy to share the spotlight with anyone but Syrian actress Kinda Alloush welcomes a bit of healthy competition.
Eight smiling faces shine on the stage of the second season of Arab Idol, while another 19 wait on pins and needles to find out if they will be the final four selected by judges.
April 20, 2013
Legendary director Mohammad Al Naqli has revealed the final details for his upcoming Ramadan drama spectacular.
April 18, 2013
Syrian actress, Suzan Skaf, has recently released pictures showing off her new look after becoming the first Arab artist to fully shave her head for an acting role.