France and U.K. decide to go all out in Syria, others have doubts
Francois Hollande and David Cameron announced that their governments would push for an end to the European Union embargo on selling weapons to rebel forces in Syria.
Opportunity for a peaceful end to Syria crisis must not be lost
There is a small opening toward a possible peaceful solution. This is an opportunity that must not be lost.
Extremism, regional politics play growing role in Syria war
The war in Syria has taken a turn for the worse with two recent developments: Turkey's military involvement, and the growing role of extremist groups.
Syria at a tipping point
108 civilians were reportedly killed in Houla, a group of Syrian villages. The dead included 49 children and 34 women.
Another Iraq? U.S. aids Saudis in Syria intervention
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other feudal Persian Gulf states are providing millions of dollars in funding to Syrian opposition forces every month, with U.S. backing and coordination.
Damascus rocked by more attacks
Syrian rebels launched a series of attacks in Damascus on Tuesday, further undermining the shaky two-week-old UN-backed ceasefire.
Talk of military intervention in Syria recalls Iraq debacle
The talk of covert action, "no fly zones," and military involvement via proxies has ratcheted up following the Russian and Chinese veto of a UN Security Council resolution.
Syrian activist: Regime making political solutions impossible
A member of Syria's pro-democracy movement discusses potential reforms, the role of Islamists, foreign interference and more.
