Amjad Youssef after his arrest. Syrian Interior Ministry / EPA

Main suspect in Assad-era Tadamon massacre arrested

Nearly 300 people believed to have been killed in the Damascus suburb in 2014

MENA

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria and Lebanon's 'basketball diplomacy'

Cartoon

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks in Abu Dhabi with Syrian leader Al Shara

UAE

Al Shara begins Gulf tour by meeting Saudi Crown Prince

Gulf

Syria's President tries basketball diplomacy in drive to boost ties with Lebanon

MENA

Iraq reopens Rabia border crossing to ease fuel shipments through Syria

MENA

Syria hopes 'last milestone' to reconnect with global economy is within reach

US
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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria taking control of the last US base in the country

Our cartoonist's take on Syria taking control of the last US base in the country

Cartoon

Syria says Hezbollah cell planned attacks with disguised missile lorry

MENA

Hundreds protest in Damascus demanding better living conditions

MENA

Syria Independence Day: Nine novels that chart a nation’s modern history

Books

Syrian army takes control of last US base in country

MENA

AnalysisWashington leads on Iran in Lebanon but Israel may yet spoil the plan

MENA

Musical about a Syrian refugee wins Best Family Show at Olivier Awards

Music & On-stage
Qasrak airbase in north-eastern Syria was one of several abandoned by US troops in recent months. Photo: Sana

Syrian army takes control of last US base in country

Damascus declares end to American anti-ISIS mission, saying it is 'fully capable' of keeping extremists at bay

MENA

AnalysisWashington leads on Iran in Lebanon but Israel may yet spoil the plan

MENA

Musical about a Syrian refugee wins Best Family Show at Olivier Awards

Music & On-stage

Hezbollah denies using female assassin in bid to kill rabbi in Syria

MENA

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