MOSCOW, (SANA)- President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia on Wednesday reiterated Moscow's rejection of what he described as "rashness" in taking important international decisions about the destiny of certain countries, expressing Russia's interest in preserving the credibility of international institutions.

DAMASCUS, (SANA) – Minister of Information, Adnan Mahmoud, said on Wednesday that the Ministry has no information about the entry or the presence of US Journalist Marie Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik and other foreign journalists in Syria.

In a press statement, the Minister added that the authorities in Homs were asked to look for the whereabouts of these journalists who were reported by some media to have been injured in Homs.

Feb 22, 2012

DAMASCUS, (SANA) – A delegation of Arab tribes n Syria dressed on Wednesday Russia's Ambassador to Syria the Arab Abaya, a symbol of pride and dignity, in appreciation of the Russian stance supporting Syria at the Security Council.

Information Minister: We Have No Information about Presence of US Journalist and French Photographer in Syria

Feb 22, 2012

DAMASCUS, (SANA) – Minister of Information, Adnan Mahmoud, said on Wednesday that the Ministry has no information about the entry or the presence of US Journalist Marie Colvin and French Photographer Remi Ochlik and other foreign journalists into Syria.

MOSCOW, (SANA)- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov on Wednesday said that Moscow has "confirmed information" that the Syrian opposition has been receiving weapons and money from abroad, calling for refraining from such activities which ignite internal conflict and further inflame it.

Law Issued on Compelling Parents of Children Aged 6 to 15 to Send them to Basic Education Schools

Feb 22, 2012

DAMASCUS, (SANA) – President Bashar al-Assad issued on Wednesday law No.7 for 2012 stipulating for compelling parents of Syrian children ageing from 6 to 15 years old to send their children to basic education schools.

Feb 22, 2012

MOSCOW, (SANA)- Chairman of the Russian Duma's International Affairs Committee, Aleksey Pushkov, stressed that Moscow is committed to its principled stance adopted during the vote on the last draft resolution on Syria at the UN Security Council.

Pushkov expressed his country's rejection to exploiting the UN and the Security Council to interfere in Syria's internal affairs.

A number of Gas Cylinders Explode as Fire Breaks out at Gas Distribution Center in Hama

Feb 21, 2012

HAMA, (SANA) – A number of gas cylinders exploded as a fire broke out at a gas distribution center in Gharb al-Mashtal neighborhood in Hama.

DAMASCUS, (SANA)- The recently established Arab Youth Front for Defending Syria was formed to defend Syria in appreciation of its great sacrifices in defending the Arab issues and out of belief in its key role in supporting the resistance.

The Jerusalem-based Front was formed from the 'Palestinian Youth of Return' movement, 'Free Palestine' movement, General Unions of Jordan's Students and Yemen's Students. It has a branch in Damascus.

HOMS, (SANA) – People in Homs province stressed on Tuesday that food and services are available in Homs, reiterating that the provocative channels are telling lies.

They also stressed that bakeries have flour and gas oil is also available as well as all other materials.

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