World Aug 28 Syrian highway from Damascus to Sweida reopens weeks after sectarian violence By Omar Sanadiki, Associated Press
World Jul 16 Israel launches airstrike on Syrian Defense Ministry in heart of Damascus Israel's attack Wednesday came hours after a drone strike on the same building. Syrian state media reported a "number of casualties" without giving further details. By Abdelrahman Shaheen, Associated press, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press
World Jun 22 At least 22 people killed in suicide bomber attack on Greek Orthodox church in Syria A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 22 and wounding 63 others, state media reported. By Abdulrahman Shaheen, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press
World Jun 02 As Syria rebuilds, the Damascus stock exchange opens again Trading resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange on Monday after a six-month closure, as Syria 's new leaders attempt to shore up the country's battered economy and begin rebuilding after nearly 14 years of civil war. By Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press
World Apr 29 At least 10 killed in Syria after clashes sparked by audio clip of man criticizing Prophet Muhammad Clashes in the southern suburb of Jaramana began after audio attributed to a Druze cleric, possibly wrongly, circulated on social media of a man criticizing Islam's Prophet Muhammad. By Omar Sanadiki, Associated Press
Dec 16 Assad says he had no plans to leave Syria, was evacuated by Russians By Associated Press Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad says he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago but the Russian military evacuated him after their base in western Syria came under attack. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 5:47 Daily life in Syria begins to return as new leaders work on building a functioning nation By Simona Foltyn Days after Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow, Syria's capital appears to be functioning. Streets are getting busier by the day and shops and government institutions are slowly returning to work. Apart from the joy and relief, the mundane but vital work of… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 6:27 Syria’s new leaders work to keep rebel factions united after overthrow of common enemy By Simona Foltyn After 14 years of war, Syria is seeking stability. The country's caretaker prime minister, appointed by the fighters who overthrew Bashar al-Assad, said the government transition process is expected to last until March. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Damascus. Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 5:31 Syria seeks to build functioning government after fall of autocratic Assad dynasty By Nick Schifrin After 13 brutal years of war, Syrians breathe free after the fall of the autocratic Assad dynasty. Bashar al-Assad and his family are now in Russia, which extended them asylum. The seizure of the nation by insurgents rocked the region… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 6:06 White House says future of Syrian people depends on ‘choices they make’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold U.S. officials say they are closely monitoring the situation in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. It could have widespread ramifications for the region and the world. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon… Continue watching