Homs
UN to launch Syria chemical weapons inquiry
Mar 21, 2013 14:26 EDT
The United Nations will investigate whether chemical weapons have been used in the Syria conflict, UN leader Ban Ki-Moon announced Thursday.
Syria rebels gain ground in Golan: watchdog
Mar 21, 2013 12:58 EDT
Syrian rebels have gained ground in the Golan Heights, which is partly occupied by Israel, launching coordinated attacks in the area and in nearby Daraa province, a watchdog said on Thursday.
Regime shells Damascus, air raids in Hama
Mar 20, 2013 13:50 EDT
Regime forces shelled areas in the south of Damascus on Wednesday, including the Yarmuk camp, while warplanes bombed areas in the north and centre of the country, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Syria opposition to choose PM as regime planes 'bomb Lebanon'
Mar 18, 2013 15:46 EDT
Syria's opposition coalition met in Istanbul to choose its first prime minister on Monday, as Syrian warplanes bombed northern Lebanon for the first time in what Washington labelled "a significant escalation" of the conflict.
EU puts off rebel arms decision on Syria anniversary
Mar 15, 2013 23:39 EDT
Syria's devastating conflict entered its third year with no agreement among EU leaders on British and French calls for an easing of the bloc's embargo to allow arms supplies to the rebels.
EU puts off rebel arms decision on Syria anniversary
Mar 15, 2013 20:21 EDT
Syria's devastating conflict entered its third year on Friday with no agreement among EU leaders on British and French calls for an easing of the bloc's embargo to allow arms supplies to the rebels.
Syria warplanes launch raids near capital: watchdog
Mar 15, 2013 15:03 EDT
Syria's air force launched new air strikes on Friday on rebel bastions near Damascus, as clashes raged in flashpoints across the country two years after the anti-regime uprising began, a watchdog said.
Push to arm rebels on Syria anniversary
Mar 15, 2013 08:45 EDT
Syria's devastating conflict entered its third year on Friday with EU leaders frustrated over the failure of diplomacy to end the bloodshed pressing to arm rebels despite Russian objections.
UN pleads for Syria aid, warns of threat to region
Mar 14, 2013 06:38 EDT
The UN urged governments on Wednesday to unlock the funds it desperately needs to assist one million refugees who have fled Syria's war, which a charity said increasingly features child soldiers.
UN pleads for Syria aid, warns of threat to region
Mar 13, 2013 16:38 EDT
The UN urged governments on Wednesday to unlock the funds it desperately needs to assist one million refugees who have fled Syria's war, which a charity said increasingly features child soldiers.
Syria warplanes bombard Baba Amr: watchdog
Mar 13, 2013 12:14 EDT
Syria's air force raided the strife-torn district of Baba Amr in the central city of Homs on Wednesday, four days after rebels infiltrated the neighbourhood that has seen some of the two-year revolt's fiercest battles, a watchdog said.
Syria warplanes bombard Baba Amr: NGO
Mar 13, 2013 08:44 EDT
Syria's air force raided the strife-torn district of Baba Amr in the central city of Homs on Wednesday, four days after rebels infiltrated the neighbourhood that has seen some of the two-year revolt's fiercest battles, a watchdog said.
Syria says ready to fight rebels 'for years'
Mar 12, 2013 19:06 EDT
Syria warned Tuesday it is ready to fight "for years" against rebels, as world powers worked on a new initiative to find regime officials suitable for peace talks with the opposition.
Syria rebels, army locked in combat in Homs, Damascus
Mar 12, 2013 08:46 EDT
Syrian rebels and troops fought fierce battles over a keenly contested neighbourhood of Homs on Tuesday, as fresh clashes broke out on the road linking Damascus to its international airport, a watchdog said.
Syria jets bomb Homs as mortar strikes rock Damascus
Mar 11, 2013 20:52 EDT
Syrian jets bombed rebel forces in an attempt to recapture a keenly contested district of Homs, as mortar shells slammed into a Damascus neighbourhood killing at least three people.
Syrian jets bomb Homs, Qaeda claims deadly ambush
Mar 11, 2013 12:10 EDT
Syrian jets bombed rebel forces attempting to recapture a keenly contested district of third city Homs on Monday, as Al-Qaeda claimed the killing of 48 government troops on Iraqi territory.
Syrian jets bomb Homs district
Mar 11, 2013 06:51 EDT
Syrian jets bombed Baba Amr in Homs city in a bid Monday to repulse a rebel attack on the strategic neighbourhood, a watchdog said, as Al-Qaeda claimed the killing of 48 Syrian soldiers on Iraqi territory.
Syria rebels launch surprise dawn assault in Homs
Mar 10, 2013 16:20 EDT
Syria insurgents launched a surprise dawn raid Sunday to retake a key district of the central city of Homs, as Islamists set up a religious council to administer rebel-held areas of the oil-rich east.
Air strikes on Homs district attacked by Syria rebels: NGO
Mar 10, 2013 13:13 EDT
Syrian warplanes on Sunday bombed the Baba Amr district of Homs hours after insurgents attacked the former rebel stronghold that was devastated by an army siege last year, a watchdog said.
Syria rebels stage surprise assault in Homs
Mar 10, 2013 08:34 EDT
Syrian rebels staged a surprise dawn attack on Sunday against the key district of Baba Amr in the central city of Homs, a year after regime forces retook it after a deadly month-long siege.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Hims حمص Homs | |
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| Nickname(s): The city of Ibn al-Walid | |
  Hims
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| Coordinates: 34°44′N 36°43′E / 34.733°N 36.717°E | |
| Country |  Syria |
| Governorate | Hims Governorate |
| District | Hims District |
| Settled | 2000 BCE |
| Government | |
| - Governor | Mohammed Iyad Ghazal |
| - President of City Council | Nadia Kseibi |
| Area | |
| - Total | 48 km2 (18.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| - Total | 823,000 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+3) |
| - Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+2) |
| Area code(s) | 31 |
| Website | http://www.homscitycouncil.org.sy |
