Syrians seeking to chart their own political course, free from outside interference, following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad may be thwarted by the geopolitical ambitions of their neighbours, who already have a foothold in the country, experts say."We all want this to be a moment of liberation and self-determination," for the Syrians, said Mostafa Minawi, an associate professor of history at Cornell University. But, with all the external players already involved in...
An Israeli attack on Palestinian security guards escorting a humanitarian aid shipment in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.
Medics and local residents told the Reuters news agency that at least 30 people were injured, including several in critical condition, following the...