BEIRUT (AP) — Intense clashes between Syrian rebels and government forces backed by helicopters spread to new areas of the capital Damascus Tuesday, including a brief firefight near Parliament. It was the third straight day of fighting that has posed an unprecedented challenge to government rule in the seat of President Bashar Assad’s power. Top [...]

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces backed by helicopter gunships battled rebels in heavy clashes with rebels in Damascus, a clear escalation in the most serious fighting in the capital since the country’s conflict began last year, activists said. Top Headlines

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces backed by helicopter gunships battled rebels in heavy clashes with rebels in Damascus, a clear escalation in the most serious fighting in the capital since the uprising began last year, activists said. Top Headlines

BEIRUT (AP) — Activists say Syrian government forces have used helicopter gunships to battle rebels in the capital Damascus. Top Headlines