SYRIA
Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon, kills 2; In Gaza 4th child dies of cold as aid still blocked: Everything you need to know this Wednesday
IN THE NEWS
IS attack on US soldiers puts Damascus to the test
US-SYRIA
In Syria, coalition forces chase Islamic State 'sleeper cells' after attack on US troops
AUSTRALIA
'Terrified' Sydney man misidentified as Bondi shooter
Israel kills three in south Lebanon, Lebanese Army inspection prevents bombardment, 15 killed in Sydney Hanukkah shooting: Everything you need to know this Monday
Syrian artists in limbo: Returning, resisting, holding on
Syria’s Christians, a community in limbo
FOCUS
Why Iraq reverted from labeling Hezbollah, Houthis as terrorist groups
SECURITY
Army turns over to courts man who led Islamic State group cell in north Lebanon
SYRIA
American and Syrian forces conduct airstrikes on ISIS weapons storage facilities, US military says
SYRIAN WAR
Morcos to his Syrian counterpart: Samir Kassab file 'must be given highest priority'
DIPLOMACY
Barrack hails 'remarkable transformation of Syria, from isolation to partnership'
ANALYSIS
Why Sharaa’s Washington visit fell short of expectations
SHARAA IN US
Syria joins alliance against Islamic State after White House talks
DIPLOMACY