Syrian civilians are fleeing the city of Homs as rebel forces march within a few miles of its parameter — a strategic point to capture in their campaign against Damascus. Thousands of residents ...

Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. In the Middle Ages, it was the centre of a flourishing craft industry, specializing in swords and lace. The ...

``Damascus was like a green emerald in the middle of the golden sands of the desert,'' recalls Bashir Zouhdi, a 73-year-old art historian, painter, poet, author and head of the city's National Museum.

DAMASCUS, Syria -- Majed al-Sabah has big hopes for the street called Straight in this capital's Old City. The part-owner of Syria's first designer clothing store says this road will one day ...

Share this article! Damascus voters called for the city to disincorporate by a 2-to-1 margin, but the vote requires more than 50% of all the registered voters to pass. Disincorporation advocate, Chris ...

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