Homs
Damascus yet to keep pledge to respect rights of detainees, UN inquiry team says
Despite Damascus’s pledge, the members noted that families still struggle to find relatives held in custody and many detainees face long periods of detention without judicial review.
Syria appoints new cabinet as government settles into power
Syria announces major drug bust through coordination with Iraq against Captagon trafficking
Sectarian attack: Eight dead, 21 injured in Homs mosque incident targeting Alawite minority
'Iran helps Syria ship oil to China'
Oil in Iranian tanker - destined for China - could bring Assad government $80 million despite Western sanctions.
Walkouts spoil Syrian opposition's bid for unity
Veteran dissident, Kurds quit Syria opposition meeting; some groups are wary of Syrian National Council.
Syrian forces on the offensive; Annan in Moscow
Rights group accuses Syrian of using human shields; Russia offer "full support" for peace efforts.
Syrian army pounds Homs killing at least 24
Bloodshed continues as UN-Arab League peace envoy Annan flies to Moscow, seeking Russian backing for ceasefire efforts.
Syrian tanks enter northern town
Homs bombarded with mortars; six civilians and four soldiers killed in clashes, according to opposition activists.
Clinton calls UNSC move on Syria 'positive step'
Russia envoy to UN says foreign group arming Syria opposition, which must be engaged to ensure Annan plan's success.
Syrian capital sees heaviest fighting of uprising
Clashes appear to be an attempt by rebels to show they still pose a serious challenge; RPG fired at Syrian army general.
Arab World: The Syrian counter revolution begins
A year on, Bashar Assad is hitting back at rebel forces, and thanks to world indifference, he may well succeed.
Iran backs Assad, blames West for Syria carnage
Tehran says US, allies pouring massive amounts of weaponry into Syria; dozens of civilians, including kids killed in Homs.
Annan holds 2nd round of talks with Syria's Assad
UN-Arab League envoy attempts to make progress in efforts to promote a ceasefire after 1st round of talks yields few results.
