Syria

Baath Party Conference to Open Amid Calls for Democratic Reform

Battered by its withdrawal from Lebanon under international pressure and a continued weak economy at home, Syria may usher in a new period of transition when the Baath Party, which has ruled the country for more than 30 years, meets…

U.S. Forces Push Toward Syria; Car Bombs Shake Iraq

By PBS News Hour

A series of suicide bombers killed at least 60 people and wounded 100 in several Iraqi cities Wednesday as U.S. forces continued an offensive aimed at uprooting insurgents near the Syrian border.

Pro-Syrian Protesters Rally in Beirut

By Admin, PBS News Hour

About 500,000 pro-Syrian demonstrators gathered in the Lebanese capital of Beirut Tuesday, chanting anti-American slogans in response to a call from the militant Shiite Muslim Hezbollah group to counter anti-Syrian rallies held earlier this week.

Syria Announces Partial Lebanon Troop Pullback

By PBS News Hour

Syria will immediately begin a phased troop pullback in Lebanon, the presidents of both countries announced Monday in a joint statement.

Syria to Annouce Partial Withdrawal of Troops From Lebanon

By PBS News Hour

Former Lebanese government officials announced that Syria will soon begin a partial withdrawal of troops from Lebanon, but President Bush said the United States would not accept anything other than a full withdrawal of Syrian troops and officials.

Tens of Thousands Protest Syrian Presence in Lebanon

By PBS News Hour

One week after former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri was assassinated, tens of thousands of Lebanese took to the streets to call on Syria, whom many blame for the attack.

Blasts, Shooting Erupt in Syrian Capital

Several blasts and rounds of heavy shooting broke out in Syria's capital, Damascus, late Tuesday, according to witnesses and Arab media reports.

Israel Bombs Site in Syria in Response to Suicide Attack

"There is a wide variety of training in the camp, including sabotage, artillery training, guerrilla warfare and even aeronautical training," the Israeli military said in a statement.

Syria Pledges Cooperation, U.S. Says No Plans for War

The Syrian government Wednesday pledged to work with the U.S. to help Iraqis, but added it would not close down Palestinian militant groups.

Powell Says U.S. to Examine "Diplomatic, Economic" Measures Against Syria

Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday that the U.S. will consider taking diplomatic or economic measures against Syria, citing concerns that the country has participated in chemical weapons development.