Syria: If Sanctions Are Lifted, Will Syria 'Shine?' | Global Finance Magazine | Last month, the US and the EU announced the relaxation of sanctions on Syria.

Will Syria normalise relations with Israel? Normalisation might be a step too far, but a return to a peace deal may be in sight.

Syria church bombing kills 25, dozens wounded The blast in Dweil’a on the outskirts of Damascus was carried out as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church.

The United States maintains an extensive military footprint in the Middle East, including a number of naval assets and permanent U.S. bases. Washington’s presence has allowed it to respond to ...