LATEST: Kafranbel Friday Protests — “We Will Teach You About Revolution With Our Blood” President Assad’s forces suffered notable setbacks on two fronts on Thursday. Islamic State jihadists completed the capture of the Regime 93 base near Raqqa in northern Syria, and insurgents launched an offensive to surround Damascus International Airport. The Islamic State claimed … Continue reading Syria Daily, August 8: Assad Forces Lose Major Base and Face Attack on Damascus Airport