Idlib

Russia announces:

'We're assisting Syrian army in fending off rebels'

Russia says it is assisting the Syrian army in fending off rebel forces who launched an assault in the provinces of Idlib, Hama and Aleppo.

Syria:

Russian air strikes kill 13 in rebel-held northwest

Russia has been conducting air strikes in Syria since 2015, in support of President Bashar Al-Assad.

Watch: Rescuers clear rubble as Russian strike kills 4 siblings

Volunteers clear a house destroyed by a Russian airstrike on rebel-held province in Syria.

US-led coalition targets jihadists in Syria

Clashes reported in Idlib province as troops from US-led coalition search for wanted Al-Qaeda terrorists.

Dozens of Turkish soldiers killed in air strike in Syria

Turkish army vows to retaliate after air strike kills at least 29 Turkish soldiers in the northwestern Idlib province.

ANALYSIS: Turkey now technically at war with Russia and Syria

Turkish troops shell Syrian army positions while Russian air force bombs Turkish positions in Idlib, Syria.

Trump urges end to bloodshed in Syria's Idlib

US President calls for governments in Moscow, Damascus and Tehran to stop bloodshed in last stronghold of Syrian rebels.

France: There are 'signs' that chemicals were used in Syria

French Foreign Minister says there are signs that chemicals were used in attacks by Syrian government forces in Idlib.

ANALYSIS: US, Turkish show of force delays Russian offensive

Humanitarian crisis avoided after US and Turkish threats make Russia think twice about Idlib campaign.

Pentagon: Russia will bear responsibility for Idlib attack

Pentagon warns Russia will bear responsibility for humanitarian crisis in Syria if there is an attack on Idlib.

Rouhani: US and Israel won't reach their goals in Syria

Iranian President says America and Israel will not reach their goals by arming militants in Syria.

US: 'Lots of evidence' Assad planning chemical attack

US representative for Syria says there is "lots of evidence" that chemical weapons are being prepared by Syrian government forces in Idlib.

There's a war going on out there

Trump warns Assad: The world is watching

US President denies claims made in Bob Woodward's book, but also warns Syrian President that "the world is watching".

White House warns Assad against use of chemical weapons

White House warns Syrian President against using chemical weapons in Idlib, says the US and its allies will respond "appropriately".

Syria blames Israel for explosions near Hama

Syrian media says Israeli missile strike thwarted near Idlib as monitoring group says Israel targeted Iranian military positions.

Trump warns Assad against 'reckless' attack in Idlib

Trump says Russia and Iran would be making a "grave mistake" if they back Syrian attack in province of Idlib.

Russia accuses Syrian rebels of planning chemical attack

Russia claims Syrian rebels are preparing a chemical attack in the Idlib province.

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Analysis: Erdogan drops his mask after Iran's move in Syria

Erdogan is antagonizing Greece, fighting the Kurds and pro-Assad groups in Syria. His dreams of grandeur may spark a major conflagration.

Analysis: The Syrian War is now threatening world peace

The U.S. strategy now is to undo the land corridor leading from the Iranian border to the Golan Heights and the Mediterranean Sea.

State Department alarmed over Syrian chlorine gas attack

State Department expresses concern over reports of chemical weapons attack in Idlib province.

At least 20 dead in suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria

20 people killed in apparent chemical weapons attack in Idlib province in Syria.

Report: Syrian civilians injured in chlorine gas attack

Syrian activists say at least 11 people suffered chlorine gas poisoning during attack in Idlib province.

Syria: 23 dead in explosion at jihadist base

At least 23 people, including seven civilians, killed in car bomb at a base for Asian jihadists in Idlib.

Putin: Conditions exist for end of Syria war

Russian President visits Turkey, agrees with Erdogan on de-escalation zone in Syria's Idlib province.

Syria denies it was behind April gas attack

Syrian government denies UN report saying it was behind attack in Khan Sheikhun, insists it does not use chemical weapons.

Jihadists overtake Syrian city of Idlib

Jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham takes over Idlib after rival rebels withdraw.

France blames Syrian regime for chemical weapons attack

French intelligence services say they have scientific proof that Syrian regime was responsible for April 4 chemical weapons attack.

Is Trump going to ally the US with the butcher?

Hamas: Stop the bloodshed in Syria

Hamas condemns chemical attack in Syria's Idlib province.

Syrian rebels call to 'ignite the fronts'

Syrian rebels vow to avenge the deaths of dozens of people in gas attack in Idlib.

Chemical attack in Syria

At least 100 killed in chemical weapons attack in northern Syrian city of Idlib.

Al-Qaeda leader killed in American air strike in Syria

Pentagon says Mohammad Habib Boussadoun al-Tunisi, an Al-Qaeda leader, was killed in an air strike near Idlib.

Russia denies bombing Syrian school

Russia denies involvement in bloody air strikes on a school in Idlib in which 22 children were killed.

22 children killed in air strikes in Syria

Air strikes on school in Syria's rebel-held Idlib kills 22 children and six teachers.

Syria: 16 dead in heavy bombardment on Idlib

NGO says the raids were carried out by either Syrian or Russian aircraft.

Death still raining from the air as Syria truce lags

At least 58 dead, including 13 children, from airstrikes on Idlib, in which busy marketplace was hit. Truce only come into effect tomorrow.

Syria brutality enabled by anti-Israel double standards

Syria: At least 10 killed in air strikes in Idlib

Barrage of air strikes near a hospital in northwestern Syria kills at least 10 civilians.

Syria: Maternity ward bombed in Idlib

Maternity hospital supported by Save the Children bombed in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, causing casualties and damage.

Ban livid over attack on Syria camp for displaced

UN Secretary-General blasts deadly attack on a camp for displaced Syrians in Idlib, calls for Security Council to refer Syria to ICC.

Former Bin Laden Lieutenant Killed in Syria Fighting

A former lieutenant of former Al-Qaeda chief killed in fighting with pro-government militiamen near Idlib.

Two-Day Ceasefire Agreed Upon in Three Syrian Towns

For the second time in two weeks, warring sides agree to a 48-hour ceasefire in the town of Zabadani and two Shiite villages in Idlib.

UN Envoy Condemns Syria Barrel Bomb Slaughter

Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura calls for condemnation as regime bombards civilians in areas seized by rebels, killing scores.

Regime Barrel Bombs Kill 20 Civilians in Northwest Syria

British foreign secretary condemns Assad regime's 'indiscriminate killing' after roughly 100 killed in two raids.

Syrian Army in Retreat as Rebels Tighten Grip on Idlib Province

Last regime-held city taken by rebels in just a few hours as troops turn tail and run; Assad regime's manpower critically low.

Al Qaeda Captures Last Syrian Regime City in Idlib

Rebel coalition begins lightning conquest of last city in Idlib province on Turkish border still held by government.

Al Qaeda Conquers Regime-Held Hospital Holdout

After days of intense fighting Nusra Front captures hospital where senior troops and bureaucrats were holed up.

Al Qaeda-Led Rebels Seize Last Military Base in Syria's Idlib

Al-Mastumah falls after regime forces retreat in face of advancing Islamist rebels; Idlib now almost entirely under rebel control.

Syrian Activists Report of Chlorine Attack in Idlib

Syrian activists says several dozen people injured in chemical attacks in the northwestern province of Idlib.

Syrian Army Preempts Rebel Attacks in Regime Bastion

Regime forces in Latakia attack rebel positions in attempt to block rebel assault from recently-captured Idlib.

Regime Troops Trapped in Hospital as Syrian Rebels Advance

Al-Qaeda affiliate keeps gaining ground on Syrian army, as regime has lost almost entire province bordering Turkey.

Assad Regime Collapsing? Rebels Score Another Key Victory

Heavy weapons seized in Idlib's Al-Qarmid base, as Al Qaeda-led Islamist 'Army of Conquest' continues to make gains in the north.

Syria: Al Qaeda, Allies, Take Key Regime Stronghold

Jihadists seize Jisr al-Shughur, last major city under regime control in Idlib; now closer than ever to regime heartland Latakia.

Assad Continues Binge of Barrel Bombing in Idlib

24 people killed in regime airstrikes, including crude barrel bomb on shelter that killed 12, two of them children.

Syria: Islamists Kidnap 300 Kurdish Civilians

Al-Nusra Front may be responsible for mass kidnapping in Idlib.

Al Qaeda, Allies Advance on Key Syrian Military Base

Islamist rebels including Nusra Front launch attack on Mastuma base in Idlib one week after capturing provincial capital.

Assad Finally Losing His Grip on Syria?

Syrian regime suffering major losses, which experts say show its utter reliance on Iran and susceptibility to influence of its neighbors.

Syrian Troops Regroup After Islamists Take Idlib

Syrian government forces regroup outside Idlib, which was taken by an Islamist coalition, including the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front.