On Dec. 4 we celebrate St. John of Damascus, also known as St. John Damascene. A priest and religious, he became a doctor of the Church. He’s also the last Church Father. Here are seven things to know ...

In Syria, people have known that one wrong step could land them in trouble with the government. For the first time in more than half a century, Syrians are experiencing life without that shadow. In ...

After just a few days of rapid advances, the rebels appeared to control Syria’s capital. They said they would work with a top official in President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Mr. al-Assad’s ...

Syria trying to woo Washington for sanctions relief, engagement Pro-Trump activist says Sharaa making a business-focused pitch Chances of a Trump-Sharaa meeting remain slim US still internally ...