Jessica PhelanJune 6, 2013 07:12

Chatter: Syrian rebels claim Israeli border crossing

Rebels take a key border crossing between Israel and Syria, Turkey's prime minister is due back home, North Korea makes nice with South Korea, and in Spain, dog poop sticks around even more than usual.

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France's Hollande: World must act on chemical weapons in Syria

Kristin DeasyJune 5, 2013 17:47

France presses the international community on Syria.

Mac DefordJune 7, 2013 06:37

As Western choices narrow in Syria, one critical option remains: diplomacy

Commentary: Engage Russia as a true partner in working toward a ‘soft landing.’

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Syrian Zakia Abdullah sits on the rubble of her house in the Tariq al-Bab district of the northern city of Aleppo on Feb. 23, 2013. (PABLO TOSCO/AFP/Getty Images)

Five weeks ago, the "game changer" in the Syrian civil war was the apparent use of chemical weapons by Syrian President Assad's government. Senator McCain, the most vociferous of the "must get involved in Syria" camp, was obviously delighted with the new ammunition to support his warmongering.

What's the big deal about Qusayr?

Priyanka Boghani and Tracey SheltonJune 5, 2013 11:50

The latest reports from Syrian media indicate that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces have recaptured the strategic town of Qusayr, which has been the epicenter of a raging battle between Syrian regime troops and Hezbollah fighters on one hand, and Syrian rebels on the other. But what makes this town on the Syria-Lebanon border region so important? Supply route and gateway

Qusayr captured: Syria’s army regains control of strategic town

Talia RalphJune 5, 2013 10:03

Qusayr, a strategically important town in Syria, has been recaptured by Bashar al-Assad’s forces, who are being aided by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

Jessica PhelanJune 5, 2013 07:18

Chatter: Syrian army takes Qusayr

A strategic Syrian border town falls out of rebel hands, Pakistan's new prime minister takes a stand against US drones, Turkey's protesters complain of police violence, and a new movie is set to take down North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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Putin defends missile sales to Syria as EU talks end

David TrifunovJune 4, 2013 14:30

Not wanting to “upset the balance” of power, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday his country hasn’t yet delivered missile defense systems to Syria. However, the enigmatic leader is also trying to defend the move in light of international condemnation.

Chemical weapons use in Syria reaching 'new levels of brutality': UN

Daniel DeFraiaJune 4, 2013 11:03

"There are reasonable grounds to believe that limited quantities of toxic chemicals were used. It has not been possible, on the evidence available, to determine the precise chemical agents used, their delivery systems or the perpetrator," Paulo Pinheiro, chair of the UN inquiry, said on Tuesday.

Syrians, Iraqis warn Turkey of potential chaos

Tracey SheltonJune 3, 2013 16:12

ANTAKYA, Turkey — Lights flashed off and on across the hillside. Residents stood on balconies banging pots and pans. A crowd in the street below chanted slogans against the government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Hezbollah Is Launching An Offensive That Will Profoundly Change The Syrian War

Michael Kelley, Business InsiderJune 4, 2013 10:19

Thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah militants are amassing around the northern Syrian city of Aleppo in preparation for an assault on the city, Loveday Morris of The Washington Post reports. Original Source URL: http://www.businessinsider.com/hezbollah-is-preparing-to-attack-aleppo-2013-6