Gold trade booms in war-torn Syria

Gold trade booms in war-torn Syria Abu Salem used to sell lunchtime sandwiches to office workers in Syria’s commercial capital. Since a rebel offensive turned Aleppo into a warzone last July, he has been buying up their heirlooms. Read More:...

Mass Arrests of Syrian Military Officers

Although the motive is not entirely clear, it appears that Assad has made a preemptive move to avoid a military coup. (h/t N2L)"Washington DC - December 26, 2006/RPS/ -- RPS has learned that last week the Syrian armed forces arrested several mid to high ranking officers of...