Syria

Chemical watchdog accepts Russia's offer to aid Syria probe

OPCW accepts Russia's offer to provide it with possible evidence of chemical attack in Aleppo.

UN: Time is running out in Aleppo

UN envoy says time is "running out" for efforts to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria's war-battered Aleppo.

Aleppo strikes on school kill children

Syrian government strikes Aleppo, kills schoolchildren in fight with ISIS.

'Catastrophic day' as Syria regime pounds rebel Aleppo

"It is a catastrophic day in besieged Aleppo with unprecedented bombardment with every type of weapon".

UN 'appalled' by Syria violence, urges Aleppo access

"The United Nations is extremely saddened and appalled by the recent escalation in fighting in several parts of Syria"

OPCW probing over 20 reports of Syria chemical attacks

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons believes ISIS may have manufactured mustard gas used in Syria and Iraq.

25 civilians killed in air strikes in Aleppo

Syrian air strikes and shelling kill 25 civilians in eastern Aleppo.

Hezbollah denies claiming it is 'an army'

It has a "military wing", it parades in Syria, but Hezbollah denies its second-in-command admitted the group had become an army.

Syrian children's hospital hit in government airstrikes

Syria resumes airstrikes on Aleppo, hitting a children's hospital, a blood, bank, and a school.

Syria and Russia renew assault on rebels

Syria's regime and its ally Russia launch wide-ranging assault on rebels in Aleppo, sparking fury in Washington.

Assad: Trump will be an ally - if he fights terrorism

Syrian President says U.S. President-elect will be a "natural ally" if he fulfills his pledge to fight "terrorists".

UN peacekeepers return to Syrian side of the Golan

127 UN peacekeepers return to Syrian-held side of the Golan Heights, two years after fleeing clashes with Al-Qaeda-linked rebels.

Russian fighter jet crashes in Syria

Russian fighter jet crashes while attempting to land on aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean off Syria.

Syrian regime rolls back rebel gains in Aleppo

Syrian government forces recapture all areas taken by rebel fighters in a recent assault on eastern Aleppo.

Russian sends flotilla to reinforce military in Syria

Russian warships reinforce military, aid Russian planes in carrying out attacks against Syrian rebels.

Chemical watchdog condemns both Syria and ISIS

Executive body of global chemical arms watchdog condemns both Syria and ISIS for using toxic weapons.

Russia denies UN request for longer Aleppo ceasefires

Russia says UN request to extend future pauses in fighting in Aleppo is "counterproductive".

Syrian opposition reaches out to Trump

Syria's main opposition group has urged US President-elect Donald Trump to protect civilians and help end the bloodshed in the country.

Syrian army to Israel: Don't attack us again

Syrian army warns Israel of "repercussions" if it attacks targets in Syria again.

Raid kills 7 children in Syria rebel bastion

At least seven children and two pregnant women were killed in an air strike on Syria's rebel stronghold province of Idlib Tuesday.

Syria sends envoy to Lebanon

Syria's presidency dispatches an envoy to Lebanon to congratulate newly-elected President Michel Aoun.

Battle against ISIS complicated by internal divisions

The divisions and distrust between different sectors of the anti-ISIS coalition may cause more problems for the coalition than ISIS.

Syria Cival War

Syria daily dismisses Raqa Operation

Syria daily says Kurdish assault on ISIS stronghold merely media stunt.

Assad: The West is growing weaker

Syrian President claims Western powers are "becoming much weaker" in Syria, praises Russia.

Iraqi forces to take longer than expected in Mosul

Raqa assault to likely take longer than Pentagon chief predicts.

Three Germans jailed for joining jihadists

German court jails three men for travelling to Syria where they teamed up with jihadists.

Syrian rebels renew attack on Aleppo

Syrian rebels renew their bid to break a government siege of eastern Aleppo, hours before a Russian-declared ceasefire due to begin.

Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in Syria air strike

Pentagon reveals a United States drone strike in Syria killed an Al-Qaeda member with ties to the organization's senior leadership.

UN extends Syria chemical attacks probe

Security Council extends mandate of a panel investigating chemical attacks in Syria until November 18.

Russians concerned Syria may lead to World War 3

Russians fear tensions with US over Syria civil war may lead to World War 3.

Syrian rebels use toxic gas in Aleppo

Syrian state media claims rebels fired shells containing toxic gas into government-held parts of Aleppo.

Iraq forces launch operation to cut Mosul off from Syria

Iraqi forces attempt to cut ISIS supply lines, residents flee homes in Mosul.

Putin: Not the time to resume Aleppo strikes

Russian President rejects request to lift a moratorium on air strike on Syria’s Aleppo.

Russia: Report on Syria chemical weapons unconvincing

Russia dismisses UN-led investigation showing that Syrian forces carried out three chemical attacks, opposes sanctions.

Russia denies bombing Syrian school

Russia denies involvement in bloody air strikes on a school in Idlib in which 22 children were killed.

22 children killed in air strikes in Syria

Air strikes on school in Syria's rebel-held Idlib kills 22 children and six teachers.

Trump:Clinton foreign policy would lead to World War 3

Donald Trump says that Clinton's agressive policy on Syria would push Russia into World War Three

Russia: No air strikes on Syria over past seven days

Russian, Syrian planes give Aleppo time to recuperate even after truce ends.

'The West founded ISIS'

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah claims the West was responsible for the establishment of the Islamic State jihadist group.

Pentagon chief urges operation for ISIS 'capital'

U.S. defense chief Ashton Carter says an operation to isolate ISIS in Syria's Raqa should begin in conjunction with assault on Mosul.

Aleppo attacked after truce expires

Heavy clashes erupt in Aleppo after unilateral ceasefire announced by Russia expires.

Turkey hits Kurds in Syria, fights ISIS

Turkey hits Syrian Kurd group with rockets after Syrian opposition fighters opened fire in town.

Syrian government uses chemical weapons - again

Syrian gov't uses chemical weapons a third time, Security Council 'to discuss report' only on Thursday.

France to UN: Condemn use of chemical weapons in Syria

French Foreign Minister Ayrault calls on UN Security Council to condemn use of chemical weapons in Syria war.

Russia, Belgium argue over Syria activities

Moscow summons Belgian ambassador over Aleppo strike claim.

UN chief: Food is running out in Aleppo

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says that nearly 500 people have been killed in Aleppo.

Britain pushes for EU response in Syria

British PM calls on EU to stop, condemn, and possibly sanction Russia over actions in Syria.

UN: medical evacuations in Syria to begin Friday

UN hopes to use Russian-led Syria ceasefire for medical evacuations, food, and supplies.

Assad: Photo of 5-year-old Omran was 'forged'

Syria's President says photo of 5-year-old who covered in dust and blood in Aleppo had been manipulated.

'Russian bombing in Aleppo amounts to genocide'

Watch: Middle east expert speaks about Russia’s goal to restore it’s position as a leading player in the area.

UN says 8-hour Aleppo ceasefire not enough to deliver aid

UN welcomes eight hour ceasefire announced Monday by Russia but says it's not enough time to deliver humanitarian aid.

Report: IDF asks Russia to revise coordination in Syria

Russian media reports the IDF approached Russia to request new coordination procedures after Russia stationed S-300 missiles in Syria.

Western countries considering sanctions over Aleppo bombing

United States, Britain and Western allies considering imposing sanctions against economic targets in Syria and Russia.

Talks on Syria end with no breakthrough

Talks between Washington, Moscow and Syria's neighbors end within hours.

Turkey helps fight ISIS in Syria

Turkey helps Syrian rebels clear out ISIS strongholds in northern town of Dabiq.

Chief Rabbi: Syrians suffering 'small Holocaust'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says Syrians 'may not be our friends, but they are human beings,' calls upon Jews to speak out.

Analysts: Russia is ready for war

US, Russia inability to do right in Syria may be a symptom of a bigger problem, analysts say.

Assad: There's no contradiction between Israel and ISIS

Syria’s President claims Israel is supporting the "terrorists" in his country, including jihadist groups like ISIS.

Austrian teen jihadists given custodial terms

Three Austrian teenagers given custodial terms for trying to join ISIS jihadists in Syria.

Moscow offers 'safe withdrawal' for armed rebels in Aleppo

Russia offers rebels safe passage out of Aleppo for rebels as Western countries criticize Russian attacks in Syria.