Syria's cultural scene is in ruins following many years of war and dictatorship. But after the fall of the Assad regime, artists and intellectuals want to help drive change."It was a culture of ...

Opened in the 1930s, just a stone's throw from the Syrian Parliament, the café has witnessed the turbulence of the country's political life. Today, it is a meeting place for members of the ...

"Preserving these sites is not only a religious duty but also a gesture of respect for the history and culture of the entire Syrian people," he wrote, calling for the protection of Jewish-owned ...

By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon Ahmed al-Shara, the leader of the rebel coalition that swept to power in Syria last month, has been declared the country’s interim president ...

Traditionally performed barefoot in a circle, Margam Kali narrates the life and missionary work of St. Thomas, the apostle ...

Jolani also sought to alleviate concerns that Syria’s new government could replicate the Taliban’s model in Afghanistan. He highlighted the differences between the culture and societies of ...

By Christina Goldbaum Reporting from Damascus, Syria The newly appointed president of Syria, Ahmed al-Shara, pledged in a speech on Thursday to create an inclusive transitional government that ...