Despite Truce, Car Bomb Explodes Near Damascus
A car bomb exploded near a children's playground in Damascus Friday, and initial reports from Syria's capital indicate casualties were heavy.
Israel-Gaza Violence Escalates, 4 Palestinians Killed
JERUSALEM — Violence has flared on the Israeli border with the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, leaving at least four Palestinians dead and several people in Israel and Gaza wounded.
Russia: Syrian Rebels Have US-Made Anti-Aircraft Weapons
MOSCOW — Russia’s senior general says that rebels in Syria have acquired shoulder-mounted surface-to-air missiles, including a model made in the United States. General Staff Chief Nikolai Marakov says that officials need to determine who supplied the weapons to Syria’s opposition.
Hopes Dim for Syrian Cease-Fire
Government attacks and fierce fighting continued in Syria Tuesday as hopes grew slimmer for a cease-fire during this week's Muslim holiday.