Syria

US soldier wounded battling ISIS in Syria

Special forces soldier was part of US mission to train and advise Kurdish-led forces advancing in jihadists' capital, Raqqa.

Kurdish-led force seizes ground from ISIS in Syria

Syrian Democratic Forces captures string of villages, as operation to liberate ISIS capital Raqqa continues.

Turkey offers US joint Syria operation - without the Kurds

Ankara livid over US cooperation with YPG; offers to help open second front to close ISIS smuggling route, but only without Kurds.

Australian killed fighting ISIS in Syria

Jamie Bright, a former soldier, the third Australian citizen to be killed fighting with Kurdish forces.

Fresh photo of missing Japanese journalist emerges

Jumpei Yasuda, being held by an Al Qaeda-linked group, holding sign saying it's his 'last chance.'

Chief Syrian opposition negotiator resigns

Mohammed Alloush resigns from peace talks following the failure of the Geneva negotiations.

Coalition warplanes pummel ISIS in Syria bastion

Warplanes launch at least 150 airstrikes against ISIS capital in Raqa.

Syria death toll rises past 280,000

Syria's devastating war has killed 282,283, says the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Anti-ISIS forces slowly advance to Islamic State 'capital'

Kurdish-led Syrian forces and Iraqi government forces face toughest challenge in battles for Raqqa and Fallujah.

Kerry urges Russia to help stop Syrian regime's attacks

Kerry asks Russian counterpart to press Syria to stop bombing opposition forces and civilians in Aleppo and the Damascus suburbs.

UN condemns ISIS and regime bombings in Syria

UN chief condemns ISIS bombings in two Syrian coastal cities, voices concern about the military escalation around Damascus.

Nasrallah: No evidence that Israel killed Badr Al-Din

Hezbollah leader says there's no evidence tying Israel to the death of its military commander, but adds he isn't exonerating Israel.

Who wanted to eliminate the Hezbollah leader?

The recent assassination of a Hezbollah commander has shaken up the group. Israeli expert discusses who killed him.

ISIS blows up Syria gas field

Shaer gas field in the province of Homs hit by explosions reportedly caused by ISIS.

ISIS conquers hospital in Syria, takes doctors hostage

Al-Assad hospital in Deir Ezzor under siege as fighting continues in eastern Syrian city.

'No coalition aircraft where Hezbollah leader was killed'

White House spokesman says no aircraft from international coalition were in the area where Mustafa Badr al-Din was reportedly killed.

Belgium announces air strike campaign in Syria

Belgium, which has been active against ISIS in Iraq, plans to expand airstrikes in light of Brussels bombings.

A fifth of Syria's 'Palestinian refugees' have fled

UNRWA reports around 120,000 Palestinians have fled to Europe, as well as Asia and Latin America.

World war? Turkish campaign in Syria without coordination

Erdogan announces campaign to 'clean up' ISIS across border in Syria, while admitting he has no support from armies already there.

Syrian army battles jihadists near Palmyra

Syrian regime forces fight jihadists near Palmyra, which was recently taken back from ISIS.

Syrian army announces extension of Aleppo truce

Truce in Aleppo between regime forces and rebels extended by 48 hours.

Bin Laden's son: Unity in Syria to 'liberate Palestine'

Al Qaeda founder's favorite son calls for jihadists to unite in Syria so as to 'liberate Al-Quds (Jerusalem).'

Al Qaeda returns captive Spanish journalists

Three journalists held for a year by Al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate finally return to Madrid, thanks to 'collaboration of allies and friends.'

Ban livid over attack on Syria camp for displaced

UN Secretary-General blasts deadly attack on a camp for displaced Syrians in Idlib, calls for Security Council to refer Syria to ICC.

Comeback time? ISIS captures major gas field in Syria

Jihadists make first expansion in Palmyra region since losing city in March, as they capture Shaer field they seized but lost in late 2014.

Britain blasts Russia for blocking resolution on Aleppo

Britain slams Russia for blocking a UN Security Council statement condemning the Syrian military offensive in Aleppo.

Iranian general: Syrian opposition is actually Israel

Iranian army's General Staff Security Adviser claims Islamist rebels are 'subgroups of Israel's intelligence bodies.'

Syrian army agrees to truce in Aleppo

Under pressure from Russia and the United States, Syrian army agrees to two-day truce in the war-ravaged city of Aleppo.

US wins pledge of more resources from anti-ISIS coalition

Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria to receive boost after coalition meeting.

Why are Syrians still flocking to ISIS?

New report reveals what drives Syrians - and even Syrian children - into the arms of jihadist groups like ISIS and Nusra Front.

Kerry warns Assad against truce violations

Secretary of State John Kerry warns Syrian President of "repercussions" if his regime violates ceasefire being negotiated in Aleppo.

UN to hold urgent meeting on crisis in Aleppo

UN Security Council to discuss the crisis in Syria's frontline city of Aleppo.

12 years after disappearance, Israeli 'spy' on way home

Student disappeared 12 years ago while studying in Syria. After being accused of spying for Israel, Bargas Aliwat suddenly released.

UN chief appeals for re-launch of Syria ceasefire

Ban Ki-moon urges Russia and the United States to put Syria's ceasefire back on track.

ISIS beheads four teenagers in its 'capital'

ISIS beheads four youngsters for allegedly providing intelligence to the American-led coalition.

Can Russia and the US save Syria together?

US and Russia working to stop bloodbath in Aleppo, which has brought landmark ceasefire deal to the brink of collapse.

Report: Israel hunting chemical-armed ISIS terrorists in Golan

Israeli intelligence agencies in a race against time against ISIS cell located on Syrian side of the border, according to report.

Report: Obama to send 250 soldiers to Syria

POTUS expected to announce deployment in latest bid of assistance to Syrian rebels.

Syria: Rebel leader killed in suicide bombing

Ahrar al-Sham chief killed northeast of Idlib by unidentified group.

Kurds hold talks to end fighting with regime

Syrian regime officials meet with Kurds in an attempt to bring an end to fierce clashes in the north.

The end of the Syrian ceasefire

Monitor assesses that escalating bombings mean the truce in place since last February has effectively collapsed.

Syria peace talks to continue until April 27

Negotiators say UN-brokered talks will push ahead until April 27, despite the departure of the main opposition group.

Syrian regime launches lethal strikes on Aleppo

Dozens killed in air strike barrage on rebel-held neighborhoods of former economic hub, as ceasefire totters.

UN: Syria peace talks will continue despite opposition quitting

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura downplays Syria opposition's quitting peace talks, saying they will continue.

Netanyahu-Putin meeting called after aerial incident over Syria

Meeting between Netanyahu and Putin took place after Russian jet was scrambled to intercept an Israeli aircraft over Syria.

UN begins evacuating besieged Syrians

UN begins evacuating hundreds of wounded people from besieged Syrian towns.

ISIS tightens the noose on regime enclave

ISIS conquers parts of Deir Ezzor and advances on its vital airbase, raising concerns for trapped civilians and flailing peace talks.

Slain journalist's family sues Syria for beheading

Family of Steven Sotloff sues Syrian regime for millions, alleging it supported ISIS in Sotloff's brutal murder.

Germany joins Syria in condemning Israel's Golan declaration

Germany blasts Israeli claims to Golan - but admits time isn't ripe for surrendering the territory to Syria.

Syria vows to use the UN to 'take back the Golan'

Syrian UN envoy denounces Cabinet meeting on Golan Heights, calls on Security Council to get involved against Israel.

Syrian opposition threatens to quit talks

Syrian opposition's delegation threatens to quit peace talks in Geneva amid continued fighting in Aleepo.

Syria responds to Netanyahu: We will conquer the Golan

After unique Cabinet meeting on Golan Heights, Syrian regime slams 'provocation,' vows to conquer with 'military force.'

Syrian opposition rejects UN proposal for Assad to stay

Syria's opposition has rejected a proposal from UN envoy that would have kept Bashar Al-Assad as president during a political transition.

UN envoy: Syrian regime blocking crucial aid deliveries

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura says Syria is imposing restrictions on humanitarian convoys to besieged people.

Russia seeks resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia and China propose UN resolution that would have states report when terrorists are developing chemical weapons in Syria.

Syria starts to vote

Controversial parliamentary election in regime-controlled areas begins, even as second round of Geneva talks kicks off amid tension.

Two Russian military pilots killed in Syria helicopter crash

Russian military helicopter crashes near city of Homs, killing two pilots. Total of seven Russian troops have died in Syria.

UN envoy: Syria peace talks are 'crucially important'

UN peace envoy to Syria says upcoming round of negotiations in Geneva are "crucially important".

Aid airdropped to besieged Syrian city

World Food Program delivers 20 tons of food aid to the besieged Syrian city of Deir Ezzor.

Syria: Fierce fighting kills 35 around Aleppo

Clashes around Syria's second city kill at least 16 pro-regime fighters and 19 members of Al-Nusra Front.