Millions of Iraqis have fled the violence at home for neighboring Syria and Jordan. But their welcome is wearing thin, and many are looking for ways to move on to other destinations.
Iran - Syria - Baqeri Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Mohammad-Reza Baqeri arrived in Damascus Friday night on an official three-day visit.
The United States has reproached Syria for sentencing online civic activists.
Syrian Vice President Faruq al-Shara charged on Thursday that the United States and Israel do not want Syria or the Palestinians involved in any Middle East peace settlement.
The failure of the latest Arab League mission to get Lebanon's Western-backed government and the Iran- and Syria-supported opposition to talk together shows that outsiders control the country's destiny, analysts said on Saturday.
The United States on Friday criticized the Syrian government for what it called harsh sentencing of seven young democrats and sought their immediate and unconditional release.
Syria has decided to close its Jussa-Al-Qaa border post with Lebanon because of the month-long battle between the Lebanese army and Islamists, the state news agency SANA announced.
From its ancient ruins to its surprising night life, Syria is archaeologically stunning, budget friendly and, equally important, largely safe for Western tourists.
DAMASCUS - Syrian Vice President Faruq al-Shara has charged that the United States and Israel do not want Syria or the Palestinians involved in any Middle East peace settlement.
The Masnaa border crossing with Syria witnessed heavy congestion on Thursday, a day after Syria's decision to close down the northern Qaa-Joussieh crossing, as merchants and residents sought alternative routes for commerce and travel.