Syria

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.

Syria: 20 killed in car bomb blast in Aleppo province

At least 20 people killed in a car bomb blast near the town of Azaz in Syria's Aleppo province.

Putin cancels visit to France amid row over Syria

Russian President cancels visit to France after Francoise Hollande says Russia helped Syria commit a war crime in Aleppo.

Russia carries out its heaviest strikes on Aleppo

Newest Russian raids in Aleppo kill at least 12 civilians.

UN chief calls for war crimes investigation against Syria

Ban Ki-moon again asks the Security Council to formally request that the ICC begin investigations of war crimes in Syria.

ISIS confirms death of its propaganda chief

ISIS confirms Wa'il Adil Hasan Salman al-Fayad died, a month after the Pentagon said he was killed in an air strike in Syria's.

Jordan allows aid to Syrian refugees stuck on border

Jordan announced Monday that it would allow aid deliveries to thousands of refugees on its border with Syria.

ISIS bombing plot foiled in Germany

Syrian man tied to ISIS terror group nabbed after massive manhunt.

Israelis pray for well-being of Syria's civilians

Shivi Froman spearheads campaign for Israeli Jews to pray for the well-being of Syrian civilians on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Aleppo

For the fifth time in five years, Russia vetoes UN draft resolution on Syria.

Assad: We have 'no option' but to expel rebels from Aleppo

Syrian President warns rebels in Aleppo that unless they agree to a deal, his forces would have "no option" but to expel them from the city.

Syria to reduce its bombardment of Aleppo

Syria's army surprisingly announces it is reducing its bombardment of rebels in Aleppo.

Washington mulls 'diplomatic and military' options for Syria

State Department spokesman says American agencies are considering a variety of options to deal with the crisis in Syria.

Russia sends S-300 system to Syria

Russia sends the S-300 anti-missile system to its naval facility in the Syrian city of Tartus.

Catholic leaders call to make Aleppo a 'safe zone'

As Syria's Aleppo continues to be ravaged by war, Catholic leaders called to give the city a break.

Syrian government offers rebels state passage

As Syrian government and allied forces advance toward Aleppo, rebels are offered state passage and aid supplies.

Ban orders inquiry into bombing of aid convoy

UN Secretary-General announces a board of inquiry will investigate the bombing of an aid convoy in Syria.

UN aid chief: Aleppo facing a 'humanitarian catastrophe'

United Nations aid chief warns that Aleppo faces a humanitarian catastrophe "unlike any" witnessed so far in Syria's brutal five-year war.

Kerry: We're 'on the brink' of ending talks with Russia

Secretary of State John Kerry warns that Washington is “on the brink” of ending its talks with Russia on the Syrian conflict.

Humanitarian aid delivered to besieged Syrian towns

70 trucks of humanitarian aid delivered to four besieged towns in Syria for the first time in almost six months.

EU: Attacks in Aleppo a breach of international law

Top EU officials say attacks on civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo amount to a "breach of international humanitarian law".

UN chief appalled by 'chilling' attacks on Syria's Aleppo

Ban warned that "the apparent systematic use of these types of indiscriminate weapons in densely populated areas may amount to war crimes"

ISIS uses chemical weapons in Syria

8 people were wounded on Friday when ISIS used chemical weapons in Aleppo.

Syria making 'great strides' in war: FM tells UN

The Syrian foreign minister, took the podium at the United Nations after a week of intense diplomacy failed to revive a ceasefire deal.

Lavrov: Syria ceasefire must be salvaged

Russian Foreign Minister tell UN that agreements aimed at ending the war in Syria must be salvaged.