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Syria: 14 Dead in Regime Barrel Bomb Attack on Aleppo

At least 14 civilians killed when Syrian regime helicopters drop barrel bombs on northern Aleppo, the latest in an ongoing air campaign.

Regime Barrel Bomb Attack Kills 20 in Aleppo

At least 20 killed in a regime barrel bomb attack on a mini-bus stand in a rebel-held part of Syria's Aleppo.

Assad's Barrel Bombs Close Main Hospital in Aleppo

Doctors Without Borders report major hospital closed after repeated bombings, as the organization struggles to provide aid.

Amnesty Blasts Crimes Against Humanity in Aleppo

Amnesty International blasts both Syrian regime as well as rebel forces in new report on Aleppo fighting.

Syria: 7 Civilians Killed in Barrel Bomb Attack on Aleppo School

Barrel bomb hits Aleppo school, kills at least seven civilians, including a teacher and four children.

Assad: Turkey Prevented UN Ceasefire Plan in Aleppo

Syrian President claims Turkey's influence with rebel factions is prolonging the battle in Aleppo, a prime site for bomb attacks.

Al Nusra Bombs Syrian Regime Base in Aleppo

Large tunnel explodes near air force intelligence base in Aleppo, just after rebels close down schools there due to bombings.

Schools Close in Aleppo Following Bombings

Human rights monitor says brutal bombings have closed 135 schools in the Syrian city after air raids on civilians.

Syria: 5 Children Killed in Aleppo Airstrike

Syrian regime air strike in Aleppo kills five children and four other civilians.

Rebel Aleppo Strike 'Mimics Ruthlessness of Assad'

HRW criticizes 'indiscriminate' attack on civilians after over 12 killed in missile bombardment in divided Syrian city.

Assad's Barrel Bombs Leave Maimed Aleppo Residents Hopeless

Doctors Without Borders reveals bleak picture in Aleppo, where regime bombs and destroyed medical system lead to mass amputations.

Syrian Rebels Bomb Key Aleppo Intelligence HQ

Critical battle opens in Syria's second-largest city, with Al-Qaeda affiliates and others battling regime forces and Hezbollah.

Rebels in Aleppo Reject UN Envoy's Ceasefire Proposal

Syrian rebel forces in Aleppo reject UN envoy de Mistura's plan for a freeze in fighting.

Syria: Al-Nusra Front Takes Military Base from 'Moderate' Rebels

Al-Qaeda's Syria affiliate drives Western-backed rebels from military base west of Aleppo.

Rebel Counter-Attack, Storms Halt Syria Offensive in Aleppo

Syrian army forces, backed by foreign fighters from Hezbollah and Iran, struggling in battle for Syria's second city.

Syrian Regime Willing to Suspend Bombardment of Aleppo

UN diplomat says the Syrian regime is willing to suspend its aerial bombardment of Aleppo for a six-week humanitarian ceasefire.

Nine Dead in Rebel Fire on Syria's Aleppo

Nine people, including three children, were killed in the government-controlled area of northern Syrian city Aleppo.

Angry Syrian Protesters Burn 'Je suis Charlie' Poster

Syrian protesters in Aleppo accuse satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo of stoking Muslim anger.

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.

Assad Considering UN Proposal for Ceasefire in Aleppo

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

Syria: At Least 31 Dead in Latest 'Barrel Bomb' Attack on Aleppo

Syrian government helicopters drop barrel bombs on Aleppo, killing at least 31 people including several children.

Barrel Bombs Have Killed Nearly 2,000 in Syria's Aleppo

Monitoring group says five months of air raids on Aleppo have killed nearly 2,000 civilians, more than a quarter of them children.

Aleppo: Rebels Claim Huge Explosion Which Demolished Regime HQ

Islamic Front claims it carried out second major attack on regime forces in as many days; may indicate a new stage in the rebellion.

Twenty-Five French Citizens Killed in Syrian Civil War

Foreign national problem mushrooming in France, officials say, after Jihadist recruiter busted transporting nationals to Aleppo.

Syria: Aleppo Airstrike Kills at Least 33

At least 33 people killed in an air strike on a market in a rebel-held district of Aleppo.

Syria: Jihadists Execute 22 People in Aleppo

Jihadists from the ISIS execute 22 people after taking control of a town in Aleppo province.

Syria: Rebels Release Inmates in Prison Attack

Thousands of inmates are released following suicide bomb on Aleppo prison; clashes continue.

Syria Offers Ceasefire in Aleppo, Denies Bombing its Own People

Syrian government says it is ready to negotiate a ceasefire agreement in Aleppo, prepares list of prisoners to be freed.

Syria: 21 Killed in Regime Airstrikes on Aleppo Market

Regime air force keeps up deadly airstrikes on Syria's second city.

Killed Reuters Photographer Tried to Join Al Qaeda

Molhem Barakat killed in Aleppo fighting. Hired around age 17, Barakat tried to join Al Qaeda previously, raising doubts on Reuters.

White House Condemns Assad Over Aleppo Attacks

White House condemns the Syrian government over its recent air raids on Aleppo that have left more than 300 dead.

Rebels Conquer Key Hospital Base in Battle for Aleppo

Syrian army post bombed, captured by rebels in fierce Aleppo fighting. Wounded untreated as hospitals become bases.

Again: Russia Vetoes Resolution on Syria

Russia blocks a UN Security Council statement condemning the Syrian government's increasing military offensive on the city of Aleppo.

Syria: Death Toll Tops 100 as Regime Continues Aleppo Offensive

Syrian aircraft pound rebel-held areas of Aleppo for a third day, with hospitals reporting that more than 100 people have been killed.

Syrian Army Drops Explosive Barrels on Aleppo

At least 36 people, including 15 children, killed in regime air raids on rebel districts in Aleppo.

Syria: Rocket Attack Kills 18 in Regime-Held Aleppo Districts

Rebels continue to strike back after series of losses to government; Syria's Interior Minister rejects calls for Assad to step down.

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.

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.

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 Jihadists Ban Singing and Dancing at Weddings

Al-Qaeda’s main branch in Syria recently raided a wedding party in the suburb of Aleppo and ordered that music and singing be stopped.

Syrian Rebels Launch Assault on Aleppo Prison

Jihadist rebels assault the regime-controlled central prison in the main northern Syrian city of Aleppo.

Syria: 50 Killed as Rebels Fight Each Other

Almost 50 rebel fighters have been killed in three days of skirmishes between jihadists and mainstream rebels in Aleppo.

Syrian Jihadists: Insult Muhammad and be Executed

Jihadist rebel groups warn citizens in Aleppo against “hurting the dignity” of the prophet Muhammad.

NGO: Syrian Air Strike on Field Hospital Kills 11

At least 11 people, including a doctor, were killed in an air strike on a field hospital in Al-Bab, Syria.

Syrian Rebels Capture Another Village South of Aleppo

Rebels continue to expand their control over northern Syria after conquering the road to Aleppo and cutting off supplies.

Aleppo: Syrian Rebels 'Cut Off' Regime Troops

Rebels claim to have taken the road to Aleppo, cutting off supplies to gov't troops and threatening the regime's hold on Syria's 2nd city.

Syrian Jihadists Enlist Teletubbies to Win Over the Public

Syria’s jihadist rebels are giving away toys to children, in an attempt to win over the hearts of Syrians.

Syria: Assad Denies Key Airbase Fell to Rebels

Rebel takeover of key air base could curtail Assad’s airstrike capabilities.

Syrian Jihadists Use Stand-Up Comedy to Gain Support

The jihadist Syrian rebel group Al-Nusra Front is giving gifts and providing entertainment to Syrians.

Syrian Army Assaults Homs, Al Nusra Takes Checkpoint Near Jordan

Syrian Army regulars launched an assault Saturday on rebel-held parts of Homs, while continuing to bomb areas in Damascus and Aleppo.

Battles for Aleppo, Damascus Raging in Syria

Syrian Army regulars and opposition forces have begun to battle in earnest for control of the northern commercial hub city of Aleppo.

Tensions in Syrian Rebel Factions Over Teen Killing in Aleppo

The execution of a young teen for blasphemy in Aleppo this week has sparked rage among residents and tension between rebel groups.

15 Yr Old Publicly Executed for Blasphemy in Aleppo

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports Islamist rebels in Aleppo executed a 15-year-old in front of his parents for blasphemy.

‘No Deal’ With Syria on UN Probe of Chemical Weapons Sites

Talks are stalled over UN inspection of sites where Syrian chemical weapons are stored, according to diplomatic sources.

Syrian Rebels Seize Weapons Depots Near Aleppo

Syrian rebels have seized several weapons depots in the village of Khan Toman in Aleppo province after days of fierce clashes.

Syrian Opposition Demands World Action After Aleppo Attack

Syria's main opposition group pulls out of international talks, demands world action after missiles slam into the city of Aleppo.

Syria: At Least 12 Dead in Missile Attack in Aleppo

Three missiles crashed into residential areas of Syria's northern city of Aleppo, killing at least 12 civilians.

100 Soldiers, 30 Rebels Dead in Syrian Oil Province Battle

The jihadist Al-Nusra Front seized a town in the oil-rich Syrian Hasakah province after a battle in which 100 soldiers and 30 rebels died.

Rebels Seize Most of Military Base Near Aleppo

Rebels in northern Syria seize most of a military base, their third a major battlefield success in as many days.

Syria: 78 Executed Bodies Found in River

The bodies of 78 young men, all executed with a single gunshot, found in a river in Syria's Aleppo city.