Syrian mortar shell strikes Golan, Israeli jets hit back
Mortar shell believed to be spillover from Syrian civil war, but IDF says it holds Assad regime responsible for any such incident.
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News and updates about Syrian civil war
Rocket fire kills at least 8 in Syrian capital
Fighting continues in bloody Syrian civil war, as rebel forces fire rockets into the heart of Damascus, killing 8 and wounding 20.
UN pleads for weekly 48-hour truce in Syria's Aleppo
The UN called for a 48-hour truce in besieged Aleppo, Syria, in order to send aid to the civilians.
Al Qaeda in Syria executes 14 regime fighters
Executions carried out in response to regime incursion on rebel-held territory near Damascus.
Syria activists urge protests over deadly coalition raids
After airstrikes by US-led coalition kill at least 56 civilians near ISIS-held Manbij, Syrian activists call for worldwide protest.
Syria's opposition to int'l coalition: Stop the air strikes
Syria's opposition appeals to coalition fighting ISIS to halt its air strikes after dozens of civilians killed in raids.
Film shows Syria rebels beheading pro-regime child soldier
Child no older than 13 abused, then beheaded, after captured by rebels near Aleppo.
'Come back to Syria to rebuild the homeland'
Syrian clerics call for refugees to return to Syria to help rebuild the country, say mass emigration serves Assad and Iranian interests.
Syria's Assad says Russia 'never' spoke of departure
In NBC interview Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad says US journalist killed by regime fire responsible for her own death.
Kerry on Iran deal: The world is a safer place today
Secretary of State John Kerry praises results of Iran deal in 'stabilizing' region ahead of Moscow visit to discuss war in Syria.
Syria extends ceasefire for another 72 hours
Syrian army announces it would extend a nationwide ceasefire. Attempts to implement previous ceasefires have failed.
Rebels launch fierce assault in Syria's divided Aleppo
Opposition forces in desperate push to retake key road into Syria's second city, prevent total siege.
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.
US reporter killed in Syria deliberately targeted by regime
Lawsuit alleges Marie Colvin was killed along with a French photojournalist when Syrian army fired a barrage of rockets at them.
Syria: 22 killed in air strikes on town in northwest
22 civilians, including a child, killed in air strikes on the Al-Qaeda-held town of Darkush.
Fierce fighting for key Aleppo road despite Syria truce
Regime forces move closer than ever to seizing strategically-important route, cutting off rebel supplies to Aleppo.
Putin and Obama agree to intensify coordination in Syria
Russian President and American President agree during a telephone call to "intensify" military coordination in Syria.
Syrian army declares temporary ceasefire for Eid holiday
Syrian army announces 72-hour ceasefire across the country, which apparently excludes jihadist groups such as ISIS and Al-Nusra Front.
Syria's Assad makes rare appearance outside capital for Eid
Syrian dictator rarely seen in public since outbreak of civil war; when he does, it's usually in the safety of his capital city.
Three killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria
Three killed and another five injured in airstrikes targeting the Khan al-Shih neighborhood southwest of Damascus.
16 killed in suicide attack outside bakery in Syria's Hasakeh
Motorcycle bomber kills at least 16 people outside a bakery in northern Syria's Hasakeh city.
Watch: Major anti-regime demo in Iran calls for Syria withdrawal
In rare act of defiance, thousands in Esfahan took to the streets on Al Quds Day - not to oppose Israel, but their own government.
Amnesty: Syrian rebels and jihadists are guilty of war crimes
New Amnesty International report says Islamist rebels and jihadists in Syria are guilty of war crimes.
IDF hits Syrian army targets
Israel responds to Syrian fire, striking Syrian army positions.
Al Qaeda fighters kidnap US-backed rebel chief
Nusra Front forces kidnap commander of Jaish al-Tahrir, along with 40 other rebel fighters, seize weapons.
Islamist rebels capture Syrian regime pilot
Army of Islam rebels say they downed Russian-made plane, captured Syrian pilot, near Damascus.
70 fighters killed in northern Syria
At least 70 regime and rebel fighters killed in a government assault and a jihadist-led counterattack north of Aleppo.
US set to take in 10,000 Syrian refugees
Senior official tells Congress 5,000 refugees already resettled in US; target of 10,000 by end of 2016 likely to be met.
Israel hopes for UN return to Golan as Iran, ISIS seek foothold
UNDOF peacekeeprs on Syria-Israel border removed after attacks, kidnappings.
Syrian civil society groups threaten to quit peace talks
24 Syrian civil society groups threaten to quit peace talks over the failure to halt fighting in the five-year war.
Nasrallah: As long as Iran has money, we'll have money
Hezbollah leader admits his group lost fighters in Syria, but vows to continue to be involved in the war there.
Kurdish-Arab forces enter ISIS Syria bastion of Manbij
After weeks of fierce fighting, anti-ISIS Syrian Democratic Forces advance into Manbij, backed by US air power.
Syrian 'Aliyah': Armenians find refuge in ancestral homeland
In stark echo of Jewish experience, thousands of Syrian Armenians returning to homeland to escape civil war, persecution.
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.
Kerry meets diplomats who urged Syria strikes
Secretary of State John Kerry meets American diplomats behind the so-called "dissent channel" cable.
French cement company Lafarge 'made deals with ISIS'
French newspaper reveals Lafarge struck deals with Islamic State, other armed groups to protect business interests in Syria.
More than 700 doctors killed in Syria war
UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria condemns horrific human rights violations by all sides, calls to 'end the Yazidi genocide.'
ISIS drives Syrian troops out of Raqa
ISIS jihadists drive Syrian regime troops out of its self-proclaimed capital, killing dozens of fighters.
Is even John Kerry sick of Obama's Syria policy?
Secretary of State John Kerry says leaked cable by dissident diplomats urging airstrikes against Assad 'very good', will meet with them.
Syrian passport for Canadian PM?
Recently discovered Syrian passport highlights breadth of counterfeit ID industry enabling refugees and terrorists alike enter West.
Syria: Christian leader escapes suicide bomb assassination
Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, head of Syriac Orthodox church, targeted in commemoration of Ottoman massacre of Christians; three killed.
At least 8 Syrian refugees killed by Turkish border guards
Turkish troops at Syrian border open fire on civilians fleeing ISIS-held areas; children among the dead.
Moscow denies strikes on US-backed rebels in Syria
Russian defense ministry spokesman says airstrike in question hit 'more than 300 kilometers away from the area' claimed by US.
Mounting pressure unlikely to sway Obama on Syria
Despite mounting revolt from top US diplomats, President Barack Obama sticking to his policy of inaction over Syria crisis.
Syria: Hezbollah suffers highest death toll in battle so far
US-backed forces hit by onslaught of ISIS suicide attacks around Manbij; Hezbollah suffers serious casualties elsewhere.
Russia blasts American diplomats' calls to strike Assad
Russian officials criticize cable signed by a group of U.S. diplomats urging strikes against Syrian President.
Russia announces 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo
Russia says a 48-hour ceasefire in the Syrian city of Aleppo will try to help stabilize it.
Kerry tells Russia US patience on Syria 'very limited'
US Secretary of State says Assad regime must respect fragile ceasefire, warns Washington's patience running out.
At least 70 killed in clashes around Syria's Aleppo
Regime, rebel and jihadist forces involved in fierce battle over strategic positions near Aleppo.
US denies rift with Saudi Arabia on Syria tactics
US Sec. of State John Kerry denies reports of tensions over increased aid to Syrian rebels, Saudi funding of extremism.
US probes 'friendly fire' strike on Syria allies
10 fighters from American-trained and equipped rebels killed in airstrike meant to target ISIS tactical units.
Food aid convoy arrives in Syrian town of Daraya
Food aid convoy enters Syrian town for the first time since the start of a siege in 2012.
Drunken British tourists stumble into Syrian civil war
Night of binge drinking leads three young Brits into war-torn Syria. But some say the story is little more than an elaborate prank.
Regime forces advance on ISIS at Syria's biggest dam
Syrian army and loyalist militias advance on Tabqa dam, further squeezing jihadist forces in northern Syria.
US-backed Syrian rebels advance on ISIS bastion
Kurdish-Arab alliance advances to within three miles of Islamic State stronghold of Manbij, threatening jihadists' main supply route.
ISIS feeling the heat as regime, Kurdish forces advance on Raqqa
North-south pincer movement raises suspicions Russia and US coordinating via their allies against ISIS.
Syria to allow aid to be delivered to 12 besieged areas
UN says Syria has agreed to allow access for ground convoys to deliver aid to 12 besieged areas.
Lavrov and Kerry discuss joint action against Al-Qaeda in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister and American Secretary of State discuss the need for decisive joint action" against Al-Nusra Front.
UN to discuss Syria air drops
Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to decide whether to go ahead with air drops in Syria.
Life behind plastic in Syria's window-less city
Ravaged by years of brutal civil war, civilians still left in Aleppo don't bother replacing their shattered windows anymore.