Gulf nations pull ambassadors from Syria
An alliance of Arab countries and several European nations announced Tuesday they are calling their ambassadors home from Damascus, big steps in a broad international effort aimed at sending a blunt message to Syria. Three days after Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stop the violence against the ...
U.S. closes embassy in Damascus
DAMASCUS, Syria, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The United States suspended operations at its embassy in Damascus and evacuated its staff Monday, citing the deteriorating situation across Syria.
Gulf nations pull ambassadors
In an attempt to send a blunt message to Syria, an alliance of Arab countries announced Tuesday that they are calling their ambassadors home from Damascus.
Russia: The time for Syrian democratic reforms has come
Russia's foreign minister is meeting with Assad in Damascus today, just days after Moscow blocked UN action against the regime.
Russia: The time for Syrian democratic reforms has come (+video)
Russia's foreign minister is meeting with Assad in Damascus today, just days after Moscow blocked UN action against the regime.
Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit ‘Very Productive’
With the city of Homs reported to be under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy held talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday.
Russian Envoy Arrives in Syria as Fighting Continues
With the city of Homs reported to be under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy opened talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday, news reports said.
Gulf nations: Syria's violence does 'not spare a child'
As violence raged in parts of Syria, and images on social media showed more and more victims including children apparently slaughtered, a long list of countries took a new step Tuesday to increase pressure on the Syrian regime. The Gulf Cooperation Council announced its six member nations were pulling their ambassadors from Damascus and expelling Syria's ambassadors from their countries. Spain ...
'For God's sake, this is too much'
Pictures show children shredded by shrapnel. An injured man is rushed from a clinic after it's attacked. The United Nations estimates at least 6,000 people have died in the uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. FULL STORY