Syrian civil war

Syria Regime Forces Battle Rebels Near Assad Bastion

Fierce clashes ongoing near Assad's ancestral village between Syrian regime forces including Hezbollah, and rebels led by Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda Shows Off Captured US-Trained Rebels in New Video

Another blow for White House's slowly-slowly strategy in Syria, as Nusra Front gloats over rout of US-trained Division 30.

Key Syrian Anti-Regime Group Quits Opposition Bloc

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

Blast Wounds 7 at Palestinian Terrorist Base in Lebanon

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command claims Israeli airstrike hit base; blast more likely from Syrian rebels.

Syrian Rebels Gain Ground Near Regime Heartland

Al-Qaeda and other rebels push back government troops in an area bordering President Bashar Al-Assad's coastal heartland.

UN Aid Chief Calls for Greater Access to Syria

United Nations aid chief Stephen O'Brien announces Syria visit, says he hopes to secure better humanitarian access to Syrians.

Syria's Assad Admits Army Suffering from Manpower Shortage

For the first time, Bashar al-Assad acknowledges his forces are suffering from serious manpower shortages, as rebels advance.

Syrian Rebels Launch Offensive on City of Daraa

Rebels including Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate launch a fresh offensive on the city described as the "cradle of the revolution."

Kidnap Fears as Spanish Journalists Go Missing in Syria

Three Spanish journalists missing after disappearing while covering Syrian civil war in Aleppo area.

Syrian Kurds Say ISIS Used Chemicals Against Them

Kurds, monitoring group say ISIS fighters fired missiles containing toxic gas at Kurdish forces in Syria last month.

Tennessee Shooter Was 'Upset' by Gaza War, Friends Say

Friends of Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez say he came back from trip to Jordan upset by wars in Gaza and Syria.

Assad Makes Rare Public Appearance for Muslim Holiday

Syrian President attends prayers at a Damascus mosque to mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

13 Civilians Killed in Aerial Attacks on Aleppo

13 civilians, among them seven children, killed in aerial attacks by Syria's government on the northern province of Aleppo.

Syrian Rebel Leader Killed in Double Suicide Bombing

Senior commander of Al Qaeda-linked Ahrar al-Sham among the dead in attack believed carried out by ISIS.

Nobel Winner Yousafzai Says World Failing Syria's Children

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai scolds world leaders over their treatment of the Syrian humanitarian crisis.

Syrian World Heritage Site Damaged in Blast

Bomb explosion near the Aleppo Citadel caused damage to the wall of a fortress in Syria's second largest city's Old City.

Syrian Priest Released After a Week in Captivity

Franciscan priest serving in northern Syria released after almost a week in the hands of allegedly jihadist kidnappers.

American Airstrikes Kill Commanders of Syria's Nusra Front

Seven members of Syria's Al-Qaeda affiliate, including commanders, killed in American-led air strikes in the northwest of the country.

Syrian Christian Leader Feared Kidnapped by Al Qaeda

Father Dhiya Aziz becomes latest Christian leader to be abducted in Syria, after not returning from 'consultations' with Nusra Front leader.

Nusra Front Suicide Bomber Kills 25 Soldiers in Aleppo

Suicide bomber from Syria's Al-Qaeda offshoot blows himself up in a Syrian army outpost in Aleppo.

Rebels Launch Offensive to Capture Syria's Largest City

New Islamist alliance 'Ansar al-Sharia,' which includes Al Qaeda's Nusra Front, seeks key victory as regime struggles to hold positions.

UN Envoy to Brief Security Council on Syria War

Staffan de Mistura to address the Security Council next week to make recommendations for ending the war in Syria.

World Not Going Nuts for Syrian Pistachios

Syria, once one of the world's top exporters of pistachios, says production of the nuts has plunged 50 percent this past year.

Nervous of ISIS Invasion, Jordan Planning Buffer Zone in Syria

As ISIS advances towards its borders, vowing to invade, Jordan reportedly planning for Syria ground op - but Obama admin afraid to commit.

Turkish Government Plays Down Talk of Syria Invasion

Gov't spokesperson denies Turkey's 'security measures' and high-profile military meetings as presaging invasion of Syria.

Defense Minister Reveals Israel Aiding Syrian Rebels

Yaalon: 'Rebels near the border receive humanitarian aid, on condition that they block terrorists and don't attack Druze.'

Syria: Rebel Mortar Attack in Damascus Kills 20

Fighting continues in Syria as rebel mortar attack in Damascus kills 4 people, while government forces battle ISIS in Hasakeh.

Israeli Initiative Will Provide Aid to Druze Refugees from Syria

International Fellowship of Christian and Jews to provide monthly assistance to Druze families who fled Syria to escape ongoing violence.

ISIS Suicide Bomb Kills 20 Syrian Regime Troops

An Islamic State group suicide bomber kills at least 20 regime troops in Hasakeh city in northeast Syria.

Eight Iranian 'Volunteers' Killed Fighting ISIS in Syria

Iranian death toll continues to mount, as eight more fighters buried in Iran.

Syria: Rebels Launch Attack on Daraa City

Offensive begins to take southern Syrian city; heavy shelling pounds regime positions.

Druze Spiritual Leader: Ambulance Lynching Against Druze Values

Spiritual leader of Israeli Druze, Sheikh Muwafaq Tarif, meets PM Netanyahu, joins him in condemning attack on Syrian casualties.

UN Investigators Denounce 'Unspeakable Suffering' of Syrians

In new report, UN investigators denounce the deliberate targeting of civilians in Syria's civil war.

As ISIS Nears, Should Israel Help Syrian Druze?

Guy Bechor and Caroline Glick, known for straightforward thinking with a nationalist bent, are on opposite sides on this question.

Druze Leaders Condemn Ambulance Attack, Majdal Shams Celebrates

Residents of Druze town celebrate the attack on the ambulance carrying wounded Syrians, as leaders condemn it.

Druze Attack IDF Ambulance Carrying Syrians

Residents of Horfesh suspected the vehicle was carrying wounded jihadists, who were fighting Druze in Syria.

Putin Willing to 'Push' Ally Assad to Introduce Reforms

Russian President is ready to "push" Syrian counterpart towards introducing reforms, but vows to continue to support his ally.

70 Countries Demand End to Syrian Barrel Bomb Attacks

70 countries across the planet unite to express outrage over the Syrian regime's systematic use of barrel bombs.

UNHCR: West Should 'Follow' Turkey's Example on Syrian Refugees

Turkey has taken in 1.8 million Syrian refugees since 2011, but Western countries not doing enough to share the burden, UN chief says.

UN Envoy Concludes Trip to Syria, Condemns Civilian Deaths

Staffan de Mistura ends three-day trip to Damascus with condemnation of the deaths of civilians in both government and rebel fire.

Surge in Passport Requests as Syrians Flee

One million citizens applied for passports in six months, Syrian media reveals - five times the requests in the first half of 2014.

Security Official: Israeli Golan More Peaceful Than Ever

The Golan is more quiet and secure than at almost any time in the past, says IDF officer.

Syria: 16 Dead in Airstrikes in Daraa

At least 16 people, among them 13 children, killed in government airstrikes on a town in the southern Daraa province.

Assad and UN Envoy Agree to Keep Pushing Peace

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and UN peace envoy Staffan de Mistura agree to continue talks to find a political solution to the war.

20 Dead in Rebel Attack on Aleppo as UN Envoy Visits

20 people killed and 100 wounded in Syrian rebel rocket fire on government-held parts of the city of Aleppo.

Report: Israel Helped Obama Prevent Syria Strikes

New book alleges top Israeli officials pitched intervention plan on Syria chemical weapons fiasco - and set poor precedent for Iran.

Watch: Kurds Bombard ISIS as they Advance on Strategic Town

Battles rage for control of Tal Abayd, a lifeblood for ISIS and a gateway for Kurds to unite autonomous regions in northern Syria.

Thousands of Syrian Refugees Flee to Turkey

Thousands of Syrian refugees pour into Turkey as Turkish authorities reopen the border after days of closure.

UN's Syria Envoy to Visit Damascus

Staffan de Mistura announces visit to Damascus, renews criticism of the use of barrel bombs by President Bashar Al-Assad's regime.

Iran: General Urges Recruits to Fight in Syria as Assad Stumbles

Revolutionary Guards officer calls on Basij militia recruits to help save Syrian regime; warns if not 'we'll have to fight ISIS in Tehran.'

Syrian Rebels Begin Conquest of Regime-held Province

Rebels make first advance seizing military airport in Druze-majority Sweida province, crimping regime air power in Daraa and Damascus.

UN's Syria Envoy Extends Talks Until July

Staffan de Mistura extends wide-ranging talks by another month.

Norway to Welcome 8,000 Syrians by Late 2017

Oslo calls on other European countries to welcome Syrian refugees, following UNHCR guidelines.

ISIS Blows Up Gas Pipeline to Damascus

Watchdog group says Islamic State has sabotaged a natural gas source for Homs, Damascus, specifically to hurt regime forces.

Iran Denies Having Soldiers in Syria

Iranian Foreign Ministry denies multiple reports that Iran, other Syrian allies have flooded Syria with their own soldiers.

Rebels Seize Major Military Base in Southern Syria

Army base in southern province of Daraa seized in quick but bloody, 24-hour assault.

Over 230,000 Killed in Syria Since 2011

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights estimates the death count could be far higher due to a bevy of inconclusive disappearances.

First Time: US-Led Airstrikes Aid Syrian Rebels against ISIS

Coalition aircraft hit Islamic State forces battling Syrian rebels including Al Qaeda's Nusra Front.

UN Outraged Over Barrel Bomb Attacks in Syria

Security Council expresses outrage over a recent wave of barrel-bomb attacks in Aleppo province that have left scores dead.

Exposé: Turkey Smuggled Jihadist Fighters into Syria

After exposing arms transfers to Syrian jihadists, Turkish paper publishes evidence of Erdogan's Islamist gov't sending fighters as well.