Muslim Leaders in Washington say bin Laden’s death is a relief

The leaders of Muslim groups in Washington said Monday that the death of Osama bin Laden has brought their community a sense of relief and hope.

Bin Laden was never a “Muslim leader” and didn’t represent the Muslim community, various leaders said, (more…)

Jumblatt headed today to Damascus

Progressive Socialist Party sources told Central News Agency that PSP leader MP Walid Jumblatt visited Damascus on Tuesday and he will return to Beirut on Wednesday . (more…)

Jumblatt urges Assad to implement reforms

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to to implement the reforms he announced recently that protect the right to peaceful protest” (more…)

Syria violence puts Obama in tough spot

Escalating violence against prodemocracy demonstrators in Syria has put President Obama in a difficult spot, politically as well as diplomatically. (more…)

Outrage at massacre of 88 protesters in Syria

US President Barack Obama has condemned Syria for ”outrageous use of violence” against anti-government protesters, as US Senator John McCain visited Libya in a show of support for insurgents trying to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi. (more…)

Syria: Daraa’s top cleric resigns over Friday massacre

Daraa’s top cleric Mufti Rizq Abdulrahman Abazeid announced his resignation on Al-Jazeera over the Friday massacre. (more…)

Syria: Death toll rises to 13 as mourners bury their dead

At least 13 mourners were shot dead on Saturday as Syrians swarmed the streets to bury scores of demonstrators killed in massive protests (more…)

Iran denies aiding Syria crackdown

Iran on Saturday rejected US President Barack Obama’s accusation that its ally Syria has sought Tehran’s help in the violent suppression of protests in the Arab country. (more…)

Two syrian MPs resign over Good Friday Massacre

Syrian MP Nasser al-Hariri of Daraa announced his resignation from his post to al-Jazeera: “Since I cannot protect the sons of my city, I announce my resignation from parliament,” he said (more…)

90 Syrian protesters killed in ‘Good Friday Massacre’

Syrian security forces gunned down 90 protesters yesterday in what opposition groups have dubbed the “Good Friday Massacre”, as tens of thousands took to the streets calling for the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad and his Baath Party regime. (more…)