United Nations, Aug 3 (RHC)  The UN General Assembly adopted on Friday a resolution condemning the Syrian government despite its rejection by a group of permanent member nations, including Russia and China.

Tehran, Aug 3 (RHC) Iran blamed western and Arab countries for the failure of the UN envoy to Syria by noting that Kofi Annan’s resignation makes it more difficult now for independent states to stop violence.

Damascus, August. 3 (RHC) -- A Syrian army raid in central Homs province has left some 40 armed insurgents killed and others injured, state radio reported on Friday.

Geneva, Aug 2, (RHC), -- The UN-Arab League Special Envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan, said on Thursday he will leave the post after his current mandate expires on Aug. 31, expressing disappointment over the lack of progress in the Syrian peace process.