Syrian civil war

Syrian Regime's Airstrikes Kill 15 Near Damascus

15 people killed and dozens more wounded in government airstrike on a rebel area in Syria, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.

Damascus: Regime Airstrikes Kill 82 People

Over 60 airstrikes from Assad's forces on the Syrian capital mark the deadliest onslaught since November, watchdog group says.

Reports: Damascus Suffers Major Rocket Attack Thursday

Fighting intensified in and around Damascus Thursday, as rebels pounded neighborhoods of the city with rockets, reports said.

Hackers Stole Syrian Rebel Army's Battle Plans

A US cybersecurity firm found that pro-government hackers in Syria stole opposition's battle plans and gathered personal information.

Syrian Regime Airstrikes Kill 15 Civilians in Daraa

Regime aircraft pound rebel-held areas in southern Syria, leaving more than a dozen dead, scores more wounded.

Syrian Regime Hackers Used 'Honey Traps' to Steal Rebels' Plans

Pro-Assad hackers targeted activists, humanitarian aid workers and fighters; revealed rebel plans for major military operation.

Blast in Damascus Pilgrim Bus Kills Nine

Al-Qaeda's Syrian branch blows up bus carrying Lebanese Shiites. Hezbollah decries 'barbarity of the terrorists'

Syria: At Least 7 Dead in Damascus Bus Bombing

Dozens also injured after explosion on bus carrying Shia Muslim pilgrims in the Syrian capital; Nusra Front claims responsibility.

Moscow Talks on Syria End Without Results

Syrian representatives of Assad and opposition figures end two-day talks without concrete result.

UN Failing to Bring Aid to Some Syrians in Need

UN relief efforts in war-torn Syria are struggling to reach 40 percent of civilians in need, says Assistant Secretary-General.

Assad: Al-Qaeda Has an Air Force - the Israeli Air Force

Syrian President accuses the IDF of conspiring with the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.

In Iraq, Angelina Jolie Says World Failing to Address Crisis

Jolie, actress and envoy to UN refugee agency, 'shocked' by Syrian and Iraqi refugee camp conditions, says situation worsening.

Syria: Mortars, Rockets Rain Down on Damascus

Rebels make good on threats to retaliate after deadly regime airstrikes, fire barrage of rockets and mortars at gov't-held areas of capital.

Syrian UN Envoy to Head Peace Talks in Moscow

Bashar Jaafari, Syria's ambassador to the UN, will head Syrian government's team to end 4-year-old Syrian civil war in Moscow peace talks.

Report: Turkish Burger King Manager Beats Syrian Refugee Boy

Photo of 11 year-old boy allegedly beaten for eating leftover fries makes waves on social media.

Syrian Opposition Agree on 10-Point Plan for 'Radical Change'

Domestic and exiled opposition leaders meet in Cairo, demand radical change ahead of April peace talks boycotted by main opposition group.

Syrian Opposition Meets in Cairo to Discuss Moscow Talks

Regime-tolerated domestic Syrian opposition meets with main exiled opposition group, which says it won't be taking part in talks.

US Gives $6 Million to Syria Opposition Government

Syria opposition government receives $6 million aid from US to be used for reconstruction and strengthening local government.

Syria Regime Air Strikes Kill at Least 39 - Monitor

Airstrikes in ISIS-held areas of Hasakeh and Idlib kill scores, more than half of whom are civilians, according to reports.

Syria Starts Razing Chemical Weapons Sites

OPCW: Syrian regime destroying terror tunnels, chemical smuggling routes in long-awaited move as part of international deal.

Turkey Intercepts EU-Bound Ship with 300 Mostly Syrian Migrants

333 migrants packed on to ship sailing for Europe; 4 Turks, 11 Syrians arrested over incident.

18 Dead as Kurds Battle Regime Forces in Syrian City

Unprecedented battle between Kurdish and regime forces rages in Hasakeh for second day.

Six Dead as Kurds Fight Regime in Eastern Syria

Uneasy truce between Kurdish militias and Assad regime breaks down in Hasaka, leading to bloody clashes.

US to Send Nearly 1,000 Troops to Train Syrian Rebels

Total number of soldiers could even exceed 1,000 mark, as US hopes to train 5,400 'moderate' rebels in 2015; military acknowledges 'risks'.

ISIS Executes 17 Men in Syria

Executions in 'revenge' for executions of other jihadists, alleged treason against ISIS in terror group's Raqqah headquarters.

Two Italian Women Freed from Captivity in Syria

Two Italian aid workers abducted in Syria last summer have been released.

UN: Most Syrian Refugees in Jordan Living in 'Extreme Poverty'

Two thirds of Syrian refugees in Jordan living under the poverty line, in need of 'massive' international aid.

Canada to Accept 10,000 Syrian Refugees Over 3 Years

Canada’s Immigration Minister announces that 10,000 Syrian refugees will be brought to Canada over the next three years.

Arab Israeli Would-Be Jihadist was Tortured in Syria

20-year-old wanted to join the jihad and die a martyr's death but was caught by Syrian security forces, who tortured him.

MI5 Busted Three UK Terror Attacks in the Past Month

British intelligence say Charlie Hebdo attack is a sobering reminder that Islamism is being left unchecked in Syria and elsewhere.

UN Investigators Highly Confident Chlorine Was Used in Syria

Chemical weapons investigators conclude "with a high degree of confidence" that chlorine gas was used in Syria last year.

Syria Complains to UN: McCain Violated Our Sovereignty

Syria complains to UN about several officials, including Senator John McCain, who entered the country without visas.

Lebanon Restricts Flood of Syrian Refugees

Over one million Syrian refugees have flooded into Lebanon since the civil war began, and Lebanon can no longer handle more.

Syrian Army Announces its own Suicide Bomber Platoon

Responding to growing pressure from Sunni Islamist rebels, Syrian regime takes drastic decision to try to beat them at their own game.

Two Italian Women Kidnapped in Syria Appear in Online Video

Two women identifying themselves as Italian aid workers kidnapped in Syria urge their government to seek their release.

Over 76,000 Reported Killed in Syria in 2014

Among the dead in the civil war: nearly 18,000 civilians, among them 3,500 children.

Texas Plumber Has 'No Idea' How His Truck Ended Up With ISIS

Mark Oberholtzer receives death threats after jihadis post picture of his truck being used as anti-aircraft battery in Syria.

WHO: One Million People Wounded in Syrian War

Lack of medical care is causing infectious disease crisis as Syria continues on road to ruin, WHO representative reveals.

Al Qaeda Takes Major Syrian Military Base

Nusra Front cements control of Idlib countryside, highlighting dominance of jihadis in Syrian civil war.

IAF Syria Raid Last Week was ‘the Biggest to Date’

Targets included Dimas airport, SAM repository, and the 105th Brigade, says Al Monitor.

Watch: Rival Syrian Rebels Clash over War Booty

Free Syrian Army fighters livid after Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front steals their spoils of war.

Watch: Footage of Alleged Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus

Syrian state TV airs footage of airstrikes near capital; Syrian army says strikes proof Israel is supporting rebels.

Yesh Atid MK: IDF Attack on Syria a Political Ploy

MK Yifat Kariv claims reported attack on Syrian military target a ruse by Netanyahu to keep position as Prime Minister.

Syria: We Didn't Use Chlorine - 'Terrorists' Did

Syria’s deputy foreign minister denies his government used chemical weapons or chlorine, places the blame on the rebels.

Student Org: Stop Using Taxpayer Money to Treat Wounded Syrians

Students for Israel complains to Health Ministry about 32 million shekel cost of treating Syrian refugees, saying 'Israelis are human too.'

Chilling Video Documents ISIS Child Training Camps

Islamic State terrorist group publishes shocking propaganda video showing how it is raising the 'next generation' of killers.

ISIS and Al-Nusra Front Agree to Work Together

Rival rebel groups in Syria reportedly agree to stop fighting each other and work together against their opponents.

Israel Shouldn't Ignore the 'Shia Al Qaeda' on its Doorstep

While world attention focuses on ISIS in Syria and Iraq, Middle East expert warns of looming threat from Iranian-backed Shia militias.

Hezbollah Accuses Israel of Assassinating Nuclear Scientists

Lebanese terrorist group fighting for Assad says Israel aiding Syrian rebels, coordinated mysterious attack which killed 5 nuclear experts.

Assad Considering UN Proposal for Ceasefire in Aleppo

Syrian President describes a UN proposal for a ceasefire in former commercial hub as "worth studying".

5 Nuclear Engineers Killed in Syria

Five nuclear engineers, including one Iranian, killed north of Damascus near the research center where they worked.

Syrian Jihadists Capture Key Town Near Golan Heights

Syrian insurgents, including fighters from Al-Nusra Front, seize a key city and other areas of Deraa province.

Syrian State Media Launches New Hebrew Website

Syria's official SANA news agency wants to 'clarify Syria's image' to Hebrew-speakers, says secretary general.

US-Backed Syria Rebels Surrender to Al Qaeda

US hoped Harakat Hazm and the Syrian Revolutionary Front would join the attack on the Islamic State.

Iran Says Turkey is Prolonging the Syrian Civil War

Iran says Turkey is prolonging the three-year conflict in Syria by insisting on Assad's overthrow.

Syrian Rebels Launch Major Assault on Idlib

Syrian rebels, led by the Al-Nusra Front, launched assault on the government-held city of Idlib.

Turkey to Allow Kurdish Fighters into Syria to Battle ISIS

Ankara confirms reports it will allow Iraqi Peshmerga forces to cross into embattled Kobane; move likely the result of US pressure.

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Syria Tunnel Blast Proves Hezbollah Terror Tunnel Threat

Rebels obliterate army post and 60 soldiers using UN equipment and digging in rocky terrain - similar to that of Israel-Lebanese border.

Syrian Lawmaker Assassinated in Restive Hama

Syrian lawmaker Waris al-Younnes gunned down while travelling on a road in the Hama province.