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Prominent Syrian businessman killed in Israeli strike, security sources say
The Globe and Mail· 6 days agoKaterji was part of a small circle of businessmen close to the ruling Assad family who rose to...
Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials
Airdrie City View· 4 days agoA former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and...
No surprises expected as Syrians vote in parliamentary poll
The Nation· 6 days agoDAMASCUS - Syrians in government-held areas were voting Monday in their fourth parliamentary...
Syria holds parliamentary vote with no surprises expected
Reuters via Yahoo Canada News· 6 days agoVoters were electing 250 lawmakers to parliament, which has little real power in Syria's...
Syrian official who oversaw prisons with widespread allegations of abuse arrested by US officials
The Chronicle-Journal· 4 days agoA former Syrian military official who oversaw prisons with widespread allegations of abuse has been arrested in Los Angeles. Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, 72, was arrested last ...
Syrians vote for their next parliament, which may pave the way for Assad to extend his rule
Courthouse News Service· 6 days agoSyrians were voting for members of a new parliament in an election Monday that was expected to hold...
Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials
Toronto Star· 4 days agoU.S. Department of Homeland Security agents took Samir Ousman al-Sheikh into custody last week at Los Angeles International Airport, said DHS spokesperson Greg Hoegner. < ...
Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials
The Chronicle-Journal· 4 days agoA former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse routinely took place has been arrested in Los Angeles, court documents show. Samir Ousman ...
The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills a prominent Syrian businessman with close ties to Assad
AOL· 6 days agoFor years, Israel has launched frequent strikes on targets in Syria linked to Iran, its powerful regional backer, but rarely acknowledges them.
Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Canada News· 4 days agoLOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights...