A visit by American Rabbi David Saperstein to Damascus has drawn attention to work to preserve Syria’s Jewish sites and rebuild ties with members of the Syrian Jewish diaspora after decades of ...

In the narrow alleys of Old Damascus, tour guide Raslan Ramadan has resumed guiding visitors through the Umayyad Mosque, traditional Damascene houses, and historic markets, after years during which he ...

Syria's ancient capital Damascus beckons intrepid travellers despite years of civil war, offering glimpses of enduring beauty amid the watchful gaze of an authoritarian state. It’s a bumpy ride over ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir a tour of southern Syria with other government and military ...

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visits the eighth-century Umayyad Mosque in the old city of Damascus – Copyright AFP LOUAI BESHARA Italian Foreign Minister ...