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Syrian opposition reaches out to Trump

Syria's main opposition group has urged US President-elect Donald Trump to protect civilians and help end the bloodshed in the country.

Syrian opposition reaches out to Trump

Assad: West's support for the opposition caused terrorism

Syrian President tells European parliamentarians that western governments' support for Syrian opposition groups caused terrorism in Europe.

Assad: West's support for the opposition caused terrorism

UN envoy says Syria peace talks can resume in July

UN’s mediator for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, says peace talks can resume if the security and humanitarian situation improve.

UN envoy says Syria peace talks can resume in July

Chief Syrian opposition negotiator resigns

Mohammed Alloush resigns from peace talks following the failure of the Geneva negotiations.

Chief Syrian opposition negotiator resigns

Iranian general: Syrian opposition is actually Israel

Iranian army's General Staff Security Adviser claims Islamist rebels are 'subgroups of Israel's intelligence bodies.'

Iranian general: Syrian opposition is actually Israel

UN: Syria peace talks will continue despite opposition quitting

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura downplays Syria opposition's quitting peace talks, saying they will continue.

UN: Syria peace talks will continue despite opposition quitting

Syrian opposition threatens to quit talks

Syrian opposition's delegation threatens to quit peace talks in Geneva amid continued fighting in Aleepo.

Syrian opposition threatens to quit talks

Syrian opposition rejects UN proposal for Assad to stay

Syria's opposition has rejected a proposal from UN envoy that would have kept Bashar Al-Assad as president during a political transition.

Syrian opposition rejects UN proposal for Assad to stay

Syrian opposition: Assad must go, dead or alive

Syria's opposition says Assad must leave power if looming peace talks to end five years of civil war are to succeed.

Syrian opposition: Assad must go, dead or alive

Syria's opposition places conditions on acceptance of ceasefire

Syria's main opposition says it will accept a ceasefire if certain conditions are met.

Syria's opposition places conditions on acceptance of ceasefire

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Syrian Opposition head asks Israel for field hospitals

Dr. Al-Labwani set to visit Knesset, presenting map of protected regions and asking Israel to establish field hospitals inside Syria.

Syrian Opposition head asks Israel for field hospitals

Syria's main opposition threatens to quit peace talks

Syria's main opposition body threatens to quit talks in Geneva unless UN demands end to sieges of Syrian towns.

Syria's main opposition threatens to quit peace talks

Washington urges Syria rebels to drop demands for joining talks

United States says Syrian opposition should attend peace talks and drop its demands for aid to besieged areas.

Washington urges Syria rebels to drop demands for joining talks

Washington urges Syrian opposition to take part in talks

United States says Syria's reluctant rebel and opposition groups should attend UN-mediated peace talks without preconditions.

Washington urges Syrian opposition to take part in talks

Syria talks to be delayed amid opposition quarrels

UN says talks on ending the Syria conflict would be delayed due to a dispute over who will represent the opposition.

Syria talks to be delayed amid opposition quarrels

UN sets January 25 as date of Syria peace talks

UN special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, hopes to convene Syria talks on January 25 in Geneva.

UN sets January 25 as date of Syria peace talks

Al Qaeda rejects 'plot' to negotiate with Assad

Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria condemns the 'treason' of opposition groups who agreed to negotiate with autocrat while demanding he step down.

Al Qaeda rejects 'plot' to negotiate with Assad

Syrian opposition agrees to negotiate with regime

Unprecedented talks with Assad's regime outlined in opposition meeting, but they say he still must go.

Syrian opposition agrees to negotiate with regime

Syrian Opposition Insists: Assad Must Go

Syria's main opposition group meets Russian foreign minister, rejects calls to join forces against ISIS.

Syrian Opposition Insists: Assad Must Go

Key Syrian Anti-Regime Group Quits Opposition Bloc

Local Coordination Committees quits opposition in exile, accusing it of being undermined by internal conflict.

Key Syrian Anti-Regime Group Quits Opposition Bloc

Senior Israeli Official Met Syrian Opposition Leaders

Despite official stance of neutrality, report reveals high-ranking official met secular rebel forces to talk about common enemies.

Senior Israeli Official Met Syrian Opposition Leaders

UK to Train Syrian Opposition to Fight ISIS

British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon announced Thursday that Britain will train Syrian opposition forces to combat ISIS threat.

UK to Train Syrian Opposition to Fight ISIS

United States to Provide $70 Million in Aid to Syrian Opposition

State Department says an additional $70 million in non-lethal aid will be provided to the Syrian opposition.

United States to Provide $70 Million in Aid to Syrian Opposition

Syrian Opposition Leader: Assad Murders, Israel Treats Wounded

Dr. Kamal Al-Labwani, exiled leader of the Syrian opposition, visits Ziv Hospital in Tzfat, where many wounded Syrians are treated.

Syrian Opposition Leader: Assad Murders, Israel Treats Wounded

Obama Seeks $500 Million to Equip Syrian Rebels

In its annual request for overseas funding, the Obama administration has proposed a program to train and equip moderate rebels.

Obama Seeks $500 Million to Equip Syrian Rebels

Syrian Islamic Rebels Sign Covenant of Honor

Syrian Islamic Rebels Sign Covenant of Honor

Syrian Opposition Head: We Need Weapons to Beat Assad

During a visit to Washington, Syrian opposition leader says rebels need "efficient weapons" to deal with Assad.

Syrian Opposition Head: We Need Weapons to Beat Assad

Damascus Livid at Syrian Activist's Push for Peace with Israel

Dr. Kamal Al-Labwani advocates for Israel, Syria to unite over 'common enemies,' tells Assad not to preach to him about morality.

Damascus Livid at Syrian Activist's Push for Peace with Israel

Watch: Syrian Opposition Member Advocates Peace with Israel

“It is in our interest today to engage in a peace process” with Israel, says Syrian opposition activist in televised interview.

Watch: Syrian Opposition Member Advocates Peace with Israel

Syrian Opposition Thanks Netanyahu for Visiting Wounded Syrians

Netanyahu's public support for wounded Syrians sends an important message, opposition leader tells Israeli radio.

Syrian Opposition Thanks Netanyahu for Visiting Wounded Syrians

Syrian Sides to Meet in the Same Room

Syria's warring sides have agreed to meet together on Saturday, says UN-Arab League Syria envoy Lakhdar Brahimi.

Syrian Sides to Meet in the Same Room

Syrian Government, Opposition Exchange Accusations at Geneva II

First day of peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition characterized by bitter accusations.

Syrian Government, Opposition Exchange Accusations at Geneva II

Syrian Opposition Group Rejects Peace Talks, Quits Bloc

Syrian National Council quits the Syrian National Coalition in protest over its attendance at the Geneva II talks.

Syrian Opposition Group Rejects Peace Talks, Quits Bloc

Iran Invited to Geneva 2 Talks, Syrian Opposition Fumes

Syria's opposition threatens to withdraw from planned peace talks in Geneva after UN's Ban invites Iran.

Iran Invited to Geneva 2 Talks, Syrian Opposition Fumes

Kerry Urges Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva 2

"Syria has become the magnet for jihadists," warns Kerry as Syrian opposition prepares to vote on attending peace talks.

Kerry Urges Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva 2

Syrian Opposition Claims Assad Used Chemical Weapons Again

Syrian opposition says Assad's forces used poison gas near Damascus, Syrian government denies it did.

Syrian Opposition Claims Assad Used Chemical Weapons Again

Syrian Rebels Agree to Attend Geneva Peace Talks

Syrian National Coalition agrees to attend the proposed Geneva II conference, but sets some conditions.

Syrian Rebels Agree to Attend Geneva Peace Talks

Syrian Opposition Demands Timeframe for Assad's Exit

Syrian National Coalition lists a timeframe for Assad to cede power as a condition to attend talks in Geneva.

Syrian Opposition Demands Timeframe for Assad's Exit

Assad Moving Offices and Missile Launchers, Says Opposition

Preparing for a Western military strike, the Syrian government has reportedly moved political offices to schools and universities.

Assad Moving Offices and Missile Launchers, Says Opposition

Syria Rejects Proposal for Ramadan Ceasefire

Syria rejects the proposal by the opposition of a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan.

Syria Rejects Proposal for Ramadan Ceasefire

U.S. Eases Restrictions on Syria's Opposition

U.S. eases restrictions on trade with Syria’s opposition, in order to supply the critical needs of Syrians in “liberated areas.”

U.S. Eases Restrictions on Syria's Opposition

Kerry: U.S. Considering Options to Help Rebels

The United States is considering what steps it can take to help the Syrian opposition, says Secretary of State.

Kerry: U.S. Considering Options to Help Rebels

Syrian Opposition: Israel Conspiring to Keep Assad in Power

A commander in the Syrian opposition says Israel collaborating with Iran and Hizbullah to keep Assad in power.

Syrian Opposition: Israel Conspiring to Keep Assad in Power

Syria's Opposition: The World Needs to Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

Syria's opposition calls for action on Obama's warning that Syria's use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line."

Syria's Opposition: The World Needs to Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

EU foreign ministers enable companies to import Syrian crude and export oil production technology to areas in the hands of the opposition.

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

Syrian Opposition Denounces Hizbullah's Role in Civil War

Syria's opposition warns that Hizbullah’s role in fighting in Homs province amounts to a "declaration of war."

Syrian Opposition Denounces Hizbullah's Role in Civil War

U.S. to Double 'Non-Lethal Aid' to Syria's Opposition

The United States says it will double its aid to Syria's opposition, but not with arms supplies or a direct intervention.

U.S. to Double 'Non-Lethal Aid' to Syria's Opposition

Syrian Opposition to Kerry: Give Us Weapons

Syrian opposition leaders renew their appeals for arms as a jihadist group pledges loyalty to Al-Qaeda.

Syrian Opposition to Kerry: Give Us Weapons

Calls for UN Inquiry Into Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

Britain, France and the U.S. call for a UN inquiry into accusations by the Syrian government and opposition of chemical weapons attacks.

Calls for UN Inquiry Into Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

Syrian National Council Elects Prime Minister

Syria's main opposition National Council elects Ghassan Hitto as premier for swathes of rebel-held territory.

Syrian National Council Elects Prime Minister

Kerry Hints U.S. Will Provide More Support to Syrian Opposition

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hints at greater U.S. support for Syria's opposition, saying it needs "more help".

Kerry Hints U.S. Will Provide More Support to Syrian Opposition

Syria Opposition Chief Urges Assad to Hold Talks

Syria's opposition chief urged President Bashar al-Assad's regime to respond positively to his call for talks to end the violence

Syria Opposition Chief Urges Assad to Hold Talks

Syrian Opposition Groups Agree on Unity Plan

Syrian opposition groups have agreed in principle on a plan to unite against President Bashar Al-Assad.

Syrian Opposition Groups Agree on Unity Plan

Report: Syrian Rebels Acquire Surface-to-Air Missiles

News report says rebels fighting to depose Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad have acquired a small supply of surface-to-air missiles.

Report: Syrian Rebels Acquire Surface-to-Air Missiles

World Condemns Assad for Latest Massacre

Syria's opposition urges UN action in Syria, as world condemns massacre of more than 200 people in Hama.

World Condemns Assad for Latest Massacre