Syria is to introduce strict regulations on the entry of Iraqi refugees, blaming a lack of support from the Iraqi government for a tightening of what has been one of the few open exits for those fleeing the violence in Iraq.
Syria will, in effect, close the door next week to the estimated 30,000 Iraqi refugees who enter the country each month, severely constricting one of the few remaining exits for those fleeing violence.
Katie Couric plans to leave Wednesday for an ambitious reporting trip to Iraq and Syria - the CBS anchor's first time in the war zone - in anticipation of a crucial military report on progress of the American effort.
Beirut - European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana called Tuesday on Syria to stay away from Lebanon's upcoming presidential elections. Solana, who visited Lebanon for a few hours, told reporters in Beirut Syria must help Lebanon and let Leb...
Final pact for setting up QNB-Syria signed
Iran - Syria - Water Iran and Syria here on Tuesday underscored the need for further expansion of bilateral cooperation in the areas of water and energy.
Syria said on Monday it will impose visa restrictions on Iraqis from September 10 in a bid to control the flood of refugees into the country from its war-torn neighbour.
Geneva - The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said Monfday it is urgently seeking assurances from Syria over its plans to tighten visa controls for Iraqi refugees. Syria has provided shelter for the bulk of Iraqi refugees, an estimated 1.4 million out of 2....
Ramallah - Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer on Tuesday called for the participation of Syria in the Mideast conference planned by the United States in autumn. Speaking following a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank...
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has accused Washington of playing an "unconstructive" role in divided Lebanon where he said upcoming presidential polls would be a chance for reconciliation.