EXCLUSIVE: In Syria, one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter

In Syria, one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter

It’s a vital distinction that, as evidenced by US reluctance to intervene in Syria, could influence the outcome of the conflict.

IDLIB, Syria — It’s a vital distinction that, as evidenced by US reluctance to intervene in Syria, could influence the outcome of the conflict. So which is it? Are they really terrorists? In exclusive interviews inside Syria with several senior Islamist rebel commanders, a complicated picture emerged.

- Peter Gelling and Tracey Shelton

One on one with the "prince" of Jabhat al-Nusra

The United States calls Jabhat al-Nusra a terrorist organization. But in much of Syria, its fighters are hailed as heroes.

- Tracey Shelton

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Ayachi Abdel Rahman never imagined he would become a military leader, much less branded a terrorist.

- Tracey Shelton

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An Australian in Syria: The journey of a foreign fighter

“They called him a terrorist. But a terrorist kills the innocent. He came here to protect the innocent...”

- Tracey Shelton

Syria: What terrorism looks like

Both sides of the Syrian conflict are accusing each other of terrorism. Syrian civilians, caught somewhere in the middle, are paying a heavy price.

- News Desk

Friends of Syria coalition wants Hezbollah and Iran to withdraw

A coalition of countries that back the Syrian uprising met Wednesday in Amman to discuss US-Russia brokered peace talks.

- Alexander Besant

Syria: four Filipino peacekeepers released

Four Filipino UN peacekeepers abducted in Syria released.

- Ellen Connolly

Syria denies role in Turkey car bombing

Syrian government officials have denied the country's role in a deadly car bombing in southern Turkey.

- Alexander Besant

Syria denies role in Turkey car bombing (PHOTOS)

Syrian government officials have denied the country's role in a deadly car bombing in southern Turkey.

- Alexander Besant and Tracey Shelton

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The second war in Syria is a struggle among Assad’s opponents

The world may be focused on the big fight in Syria between the rebels and Bashar al-Assad’s regime, but there is a smaller, albeit just as significant, second front going on that much of the region’s leaders seem to have either ignored or forgotten.

- Daniel R. DePetris

Doing nothing is Obama’s best option in Syria

Syria, which has been percolating in and out of public view for the last two years, exploded into full sight this past week as a result of revelations that the Assad government may have used nerve gas against rebel-controlled areas. With over 70,000 already dead -- the result of air strikes, heavy shelling of populated areas, and other deadly conventional military means, one can legitimately wonder why the possible deaths of an additional dozen or two Syrians would cause such concern in Washington.

- Mac Deford

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