Syrian civil war

Syria Jihadists Execute Members of Rival Faction

In the latest atrocity of the Syrian civil war, Al-Qaeda-linked rebels execute the commander of a rival rebel faction and six of his men.

Assad's Government Agrees to Attend Geneva Talks

Syrian government will participate in Geneva peace talks but declares that Assad will not “hand over power.”

Syrian Rebels Reject Ceasefire, Talks

Free Syrian Army head rejects participation in 'Geneva 2' conference; French FM says Assad, jihadis not invited.

American Jihadist in Syria: Entire World Will Be Muslim

US national in Syria declares intent to kill infidels, fight enemies of Islam, implement Sharia law worldwide - including in the West.

Germs Carried by Wounded Syrians 'Endangering Israelis'

Report: Syrians being treated in Israeli hospitals carry bacteria that are highly resistant to antibiotics.

Syria War Has Killed More than 11,000 Children, Finds New Report

More than 11,000 children have died in Syria's civil war, says a British think-tank.

Syria: Over 160 Dead in 2-Day Battle

Rebels in Damascus have been struggling to break a blockade by forces loyal to President al-Assad.

Video: Kids under Fire in Damascus

Children were being interviewed about injuries they witnessed when a bomb fell nearby.

Syria: Kurdish Leader Warns of War Against 'Arab Settlers'

Democratic Union Party head threatens to 'expel' Arabs brought to Kurdish region prior to recent declaration of autonomy.

Syrian Rebels Unite, Call for Islamic State

New Syrian rebel group merges rebel factions, declares wish to replace Assad with fundamentalist republic - but leaves out Al Qaeda.

Syrian Rebels Take Over Country's Biggest Oil Field

Syrian opposition fighters, including jihadist rebels, seize the country’s biggest oil field.

Terror Group that Fired on Israel Claims Lebanon Attack

An Al Qaeda-linked terrorist group that fired rockets on Israel has claimed responsibility for attacking Iran’s embassy in Lebanon.

German Soccer Player Killed After Joining Syrian Civil War

Burak Kran, former player on German national soccer team, killed after joining rebel forces; latest in reports of foreign nationals in war.

Senior Syrian Rebel Commander Killed in Airstrike

Liwa al-Tawhid commander Abdul Qadir al-Saleh succumbed to wounds sustained in airstrike on meeting of battalion commanders.

Syria: Dozens of Soldiers Killed in Rebel Bomb Attack

At least 31 Syrian soldiers killed in a rebel bomb attack on an army base near Damascus.

Footage Shows Syrian Rebels Taking Out Regime Aircraft

Videos uploaded in the past few days show rebel success targeting gov't aircraft. Comes as regime offensives threaten rebel positions.

Concern: Assad’s Gains could Stall Peace Talks

West worries that Syrian rebels won’t come to the table after Assad makes gains near Damascus.

Senior Hezbollah Commander Dies in Syria

A senior Hezbollah commander dies from wounds sustained in fighting alongside Assad's forces.

Syria: Islamists Seize Kurdish Village

Islamists urge Kurds to abandon national rights, join 'jihad'; comes as Kurdish militias rout Islamists elsewhere in northern Syria.

Syrian Jihadists Behead the Wrong Man, then Apologize

Syrian jihadist group accidentally beheads a rebel from another jihadist group, then asks for "understanding and forgiveness".

Syria: Rebels in Crisis as Regime Forces Continue to Make Gains

Capitalizing on rebel infighting, Syrian gov't forces, backed by Shia militias from Iraq and Lebanon, retake key positions.

Syrian Kurds Declare Autonomy

After months of fighting, northeastern Syria makes official split to Kurdish autonomy.

Syrian Rebels Agree to Attend Geneva Peace Talks

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

Rare Attack on Regime Stronghold as Battle for Damascus Looms

Syrian rebels hit southern city of Suweida, until now untouched by the conflict, as army gears up for major Damascus operation.

Iran 'Prepared for Exit of Foreign Forces from Syria'

Foreign Minister Zarif: "We are prepared for everybody with influence to push for withdrawal of all non-Syrians from Syrian soil.”

U.S. Fears Syria May Hide Some Chemical Weapons

New classified U.S. intelligence indicates that the Syrian government may not fully declare its chemical weapons stockpile.

Syria Says No to Peace Talks Aimed at Removing Assad

The Syrian regime will not attend a peace conference if the aim is for Assad to hand over power, says information minister.

Iranian MP Boasts of Hundreds of Troops in Syria

An Iranian parliamentarian has confirmed Iran's military presence in Syria.

Qatar Tries to Convince Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva II

Qatar officials attempted - unsuccessfully - to convince Syrian opposition to accept UN conditions for Geneva II conference.

Kurdish Forces Crush Islamists in Northern Syria

Al Qaeda-linked groups and their allies suffer a major setback as Kurdish militias take 19 positions in the past 3 days.

Syrian Army Preparing for Major Damascus Assault

US, Russia hoping to prevent the move, which may derail Geneva 2 talks between the warring sides.

Turkish President: Syria Could Become Like Afghanistan

Syria risks becoming "Afghanistan on the shores of the Mediterranean," warns President Abdullah Gul.

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.

Reports: Syrian Opposition Meets with Arab League Chief

In possible move to circumvent lengthy UN hearings, Arab League and Syrian National Coalition meet to discuss peace options

Lebanese Media: Assad 'Weak' for Not Attacking Israel

Lebanese satire program represents Syrian President Bashar Assad as weak, ineffective for inability to respond to IAF air strikes

Report: Hezbollah Preparing for 'Battle for Damascus'

Was Hezbollah "withdrawal" a diversion? Terror group reportedly preparing for massive battle around Damascus.

Massive Explosion at Syria Missile Site, Israel Blamed

A massive explosion is reported at a base in western Syria. Syrian sources say Israel behind the blast.

Saudis Pushing UN Resolution to Condemn Syria Violence

Saudi Arabia's UN resolution would condemn "violations of human rights" by Assad's government.

Assad: Western Backing of Rebels Must Stop

Foreign support for rebels must stop for peace to take place, Assad tells visiting UN envoy.

Report: Syrian Regime Using North Korean Pilots

Wary of defections and after two years of bloody attritional conflict, Syria turns to fellow rogue state for help.

Dramatic Footage: Staring Down the Barrel in Syria

Cameraman captures moment that his position is destroyed by the Syrian army.

Fears that Polio in Syria Could Spread

Mass flight from combat zones could bring polio virus to at-risk populations.

Sectarian Fighting is Child's Play in Lebanon

YouTube clip showing small boy firing a rifle during sectarian clashes in Tripoli goes viral.

Nasrallah Blames Saudis for Syria's Problems

Hezbollah head accuses Saudi Arabia of blocking a political solution to the conflict in Syria.

The Balkanization of Syria

Syrian Rebels: Attending Peace Talks Amounts to 'Treason'

Powerful armed groups in Syria say that negotiating with the regime would be an act of betrayal.

Syrian Rebels Claim to Find 'Israeli Spying Device'

An "Israeli spying device" that Syrian rebels claim to have found turns out to be a weather-measuring device.

Video: Bomb Kills, Injures Dozens of Hezbollah Men

Rebels' video shows building collapsing in Syria, apparently burying many Hezbollah fighters under it.

Syria: Kurds Take Border Crossing from Jihadists

Kurdish fighters in north-east Syria have taken control of a border crossing with Iraq from Islamist rebel groups.

Syrian Rebels Kill 15 Hezbollah Men

At least 15 Hezbollah fighters were killed on Saturday by Syrian rebels in the Ghouta district of Damascus.

Syria: At Least 20 Dead in Car Bomb Explosion

Car bomb explosion kills at least 20 near a mosque in the Damascus province town of Suq Wadi Barada.

Turkey Slams World's Failure in Dealing with Syria Crisis

Turkish Foreign Minister warns that food and medicine for Syrians are running out, slams the world's failure in tackling the crisis.

Lebanon: Gun Battles Kill Five Amid Warnings of 'Civil War'

Death toll in northern Lebanese city of Tripoli continues to rise after four days of fighting. Saudi prince warns Hezbollah of "civil war."

Damascus in the Dark After Rebels Hit Gas Pipeline

An explosion near the airport in Damascus has been followed by a blackout in parts of the country.

Defense Min. Vows to Prevent Hezbollah from Obtaining Heavy Arms

Comments come after Israeli jets reportedly strike another Syrian weapons convoy headed to Lebanese terror group.

Syrian Opposition: Assad's Exit Must be Objective of Talks

Syrian National Coalition says it will not take part in a planned peace conference unless the objective is Assad’s removal from power.

Revealed: Israeli Druze Joining Assad

There are Israeli citizens on both sides of Syria’s civil war. Druze join Assad while Arabs largely favor rebels.

Kurdish Rebels Threaten Turkey with Fresh Wave of Attacks

Kurdistan Workers Party acting head says Turkey not delivering on key promises, continues to support Islamists against Kurds in Syria.

Assad: Not Ruling Out Running for Re-election

"I don't see any reason why I shouldn't run in the next election," says Syrian President in television interview.

Senior Syrian Rebel Commander Killed in Clashes

Yasser al-Aboud was one of the first Syrian army commanders to defect to the armed rebel movement.