Syria

France concerned over reports of chemical attack in Syria

France alarmed at reports of a deadly chemical attack in the Syrian battleground city of Aleppo.

Hezbollah media outlet boasts group using attack drones in Syria

Hezbollah-affiliated media outlet provides footage of fighting in Syria that it claims shows it is using attack drones.

Russia planning permanent presence in Syria

Russia has announced plans to set up a permanent military base in Syria, as an appropriate "measure" against the "terrorist threat."

45,000 ISIS jihadists killed in past two years

Top American general says about 45,000 jihadists have been killed in Iraq and Syria since U.S.-led operation began two years ago.

Rebel alliance launches battle to retake all of Aleppo

"Army of Conquest" announces the start of a battle to recapture the whole of Aleppo.

Syria: At least 10 killed in air strikes in Idlib

Barrage of air strikes near a hospital in northwestern Syria kills at least 10 civilians.

Russia fires back at Obama's criticism on Syria

Russia accuses Washington of lacking trust in Moscow and not behaving as a true partner.

Obama: Putin can't be trusted on Syria

U.S. President vows to crush ISIS in Iraq and Syria, but says he doubts Russian President can be trusted in helping.

UN: 75,000 Syrians starving on the Jordan border

Since Jordan closed its border with Syria in June, tens of thousands of refugees remain trapped between war and starvation.

New intelligence says ISIS rapper survived Syria strike

A German, who featured in an ISIS propaganda video holding a severed head, has resurfaced after the Pentagon declared him dead.

Ex-ISIS member claims they urged him to attack Germany

27 year-old Harry Sarfo, who is in prison in Germany for joining ISIS, retells what he heard from ISIS commanders to the New York Times

OPCW concerned over chlorine attack near Aleppo

Chemical weapons watchdog voices concern over reports of a chlorine gas attack in which 24 people were injured.

Norway imprisons ISIS members returning home

Two Norwegians who ran to Syria a month after ISIS declared a caliphate have returned - to prison.

Syrian regime forces close in on Aleppo

Syrian regime forces, backed by heavy Russian air raids, recaptured hilltops and villages on the southwest edges of Aleppo.

Jihadist rebels repelled from Aleppo

Fierce fighting between Russian forces and rebels continues after rebels attempted to invade Aleppo overnight.

'I was trying to flee the hell in which I was living'

A woman who fled ISIS with her two children was interviewed on Kurdistan24.

Kerry helpless as Russia refuses to rein in Assad

John Kerry calls on Russia to 'restrain' Assad's war campaigns on the date they had planned to meet at the negotiating table.

Syria: Rebel shelling kills 28 civilians in Aleppo

Shells fired by Syrian rebel groups kills at least 28 civilians in southwestern districts in Aleppo.

UN invites Syria to new peace talks

UN deputy Syria envoy invites Damascus to new peace talks with the opposition at the end of August.

Jihadists launch offensive in Aleppo

Jihadist forces allied to rebels attack regime forces south and southwest of Aleppo.

Syria: Maternity ward bombed in Idlib

Maternity hospital supported by Save the Children bombed in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, causing casualties and damage.

Report: Syrian commander escapes Israeli assassination attempt

Iranian news agency claims a senior commander in the Syrian army escaped unharmed an Israeli assassination attempt in the Golan Heights.

Former Rabbi of Aleppo, Syria, dies in New York at 93

Rabbi Yom Tov Yedid, formerly the Rabbi of the ancient Jewish community of Aleppo, dies after a distinguished career in Torah scholarship.

Russia helps Aleppo residents escape

As Syrian forces bomb Aleppo, Russia offers beleaguered residents "humanitarian escape corridors."

International coalition to investigate civilian deaths

International coalition fighting ISIS opens investigation into air strikes near Manbij which may have claimed civilian lives.

Kurdish city in chaos after double bombing kills 44

Serial bomb attacks in Qamishli have strewn the streets with dead and wounded.

UN envoys eyes August date for new Syria talks

UN's Syria envoy, Staffan de Mistura, voices hope that peace talks could restart next month.

Car bomb in Damascus wounds several people

Car bomb blast hits area of Damascus housing several government buildings.

Syrians harness Pokemon frenzy to depict their plight

Syrian activists hope references to smartphone game will help raise attention and concern.

Syrian rebels demand anti-ISIS coalition stop airstrikes

Syrian National Council demands US-led coalition in Syria cease its airstrikes after allegedly killing 77 civilians in two days.

United States announces more sanctions on Assad

Treasury announces fresh sanctions targeting the arms and financial networks of the Syrian President's government.

UN pleads for weekly 48-hour truce in Syria's Aleppo

The UN called for a 48-hour truce in besieged Aleppo, Syria, in order to send aid to the civilians.

Syria's opposition to int'l coalition: Stop the air strikes

Syria's opposition appeals to coalition fighting ISIS to halt its air strikes after dozens of civilians killed in raids.

Report: Israel attacks Syrian army post near Golan Heights

Syrian rebels say Israeli Air Force bombed military post in Baath City, where Hezbollah has presence. Hezbollah blames al-Nusra Front.

ISIS attempts to recruit 'moderate' Syrian rebels

ISIS publishes new video calling on Syrian rebels from the Free Syrian Army to join the group.

Israel shoots at drone over Golan Heights

No casualties or damaged reported as Syrian drone invades Israel.

Watchdog demands Syria explain chemical warfare agents

OPCW pressing Syria to explain why it still has four undeclared chemical warfare agents.

Syria extends ceasefire for another 72 hours

Syrian army announces it would extend a nationwide ceasefire. Attempts to implement previous ceasefires have failed.

Assad: West's support for the opposition caused terrorism

Syrian President tells European parliamentarians that western governments' support for Syrian opposition groups caused terrorism in Europe.

ISIS loses 12 percent of its territory in 6 months

As ISIS loses ground, the 'caliphate' warriors become more desperate

Watch: Russian pilots downed, killed by ISIS

Battlefield video shows ISIS shooting down Russian helicopter, celebrating as pilots fall to their deaths.

Syria: 22 killed in air strikes on town in northwest

22 civilians, including a child, killed in air strikes on the Al-Qaeda-held town of Darkush.

Putin and Obama agree to intensify coordination in Syria

Russian President and American President agree during a telephone call to "intensify" military coordination in Syria.

Syrian army declares temporary ceasefire for Eid holiday

Syrian army announces 72-hour ceasefire across the country, which apparently excludes jihadist groups such as ISIS and Al-Nusra Front.

Brother of Paris attacker gets nine years over Syria trip

Karim Mohamed-Aggad found guilty of criminal association with intent to committee terror acts. He and brother joined jihadists in Syria.

Three killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria

Three killed and another five injured in airstrikes targeting the Khan al-Shih neighborhood southwest of Damascus.

16 killed in suicide attack outside bakery in Syria's Hasakeh

Motorcycle bomber kills at least 16 people outside a bakery in northern Syria's Hasakeh city.

Amnesty: Syrian rebels and jihadists are guilty of war crimes

New Amnesty International report says Islamist rebels and jihadists in Syria are guilty of war crimes.

70 fighters killed in northern Syria

At least 70 regime and rebel fighters killed in a government assault and a jihadist-led counterattack north of Aleppo.

Assad claims: Western nations are secretly doing deals with us

Syrian President hints that Western nations are secretly doing deals with his country despite openly criticizing him.

22 arrested in connection to Ataturk Airport attack

Turkey arrests 22 after Istanbul airport attack, blames ISIS. ISIS angry at Turkey for supporting Syrian Kurds. Is a border war imminent?

ISIS repels US-backed Syria rebel offensive

British-trained New Syrian Army rebel group briefly took control of Al-Hamdan airbase, before being pushed back by jihadists.

Syrian civil society groups threaten to quit peace talks

24 Syrian civil society groups threaten to quit peace talks over the failure to halt fighting in the five-year war.

US-backed Syrian rebels launch bid to cut key ISIS route

New Syrian Army launches offensive to sever vital ISIS supply route from Syria to Iraq, as jihadists come under increasing pressure.

Report: CIA weapons for Syrian rebels sold to arms dealers

Reports say Jordanian intelligence officials stole weapons intended for Syrian rebels, then sold them on the black market.

After Fallujah, what's next in the battle against ISIS?

The Islamic State's 'caliphate' is looking increasingly fragmented in Iraq, and threatened in Syria - but a long battle lies ahead.

ISIS claims killing of five Syrian journalists

Jihadist group publishes video showing the execution-style killing of five journalists kidnapped in eastern Syria.

Nasrallah: As long as Iran has money, we'll have money

Hezbollah leader admits his group lost fighters in Syria, but vows to continue to be involved in the war there.

UN envoy says Syria peace talks can resume in July

UN’s mediator for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, says peace talks can resume if the security and humanitarian situation improve.

Kerry meets diplomats who urged Syria strikes

Secretary of State John Kerry meets American diplomats behind the so-called "dissent channel" cable.