Syria

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.

Syrian regime prepares to retake Aleppo

Syrian Prime Minister announces troops aided by Russian air cover are about to try and capture second-largest city from rebels.

ISIS singles out and executes Druze prisoners

Deal reached to release majority of 300 cement workers kidnapped by Islamic State - but 'spies' and non-Muslims executed.

Russia helps secure Syria's release of American citizen

Russia secures the release of Kevin Dawes, an American citizen who was detained in Syria in 2012.

Report: ISIS agrees to free abducted Syrian cement workers

Syrian group says mediators have reached an agreement for the release of some 300 cement workers kidnapped by the ISIS.

Report: Hezbollah building 'permanent' base, arsenal in Syria

While base at Qusair mainly serves to strengthen Hezbollah, Iranian interests in Syria, missile stockpiles are aimed at Israel as well.

Report: ISIS abducts over 300 Syrian workers

Syria's official news agency reports jihadists have seized cement factory workers, even as ISIS loses main supply route to Turkey.

Kerry asks Iran to stop its regional wars

Kerry calls on Tehran to 'prove it wants to be member of int'l community' by stopping its Houthi rebels in Yemen and escalation in Syria.

250 Syrian civilians feared kidnapped by ISIS near Damascus

Some 250 civilians have been missing since Monday, when Islamic State overran a cement factory east of Damascus.

Al-Nusra Front confirms death of its spokesman

Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate confirms Abu Firas al-Suri was killed in an American air strike earlier this week.

UN Syria envoy meets Lavrov ahead of peace talks resumption

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as peace talks are expected to resume next week.

Report: ISIS uses mustard gas against Syrian army

Syrian media says ISIS terrorists attacked Syrian army troops with mustard gas in an offensive against a military airport.

Pentagon confirms death of senior Al-Nusra Front member

Pentagon confirms it had targeted the spokesman of Syria's Al-Qaeda branch.

Revealed: How Assad cheated global sanctions

'Panama Papers' show how Syrian regime established shadow companies in the Seychelles to fool the world and fund its war.

Spokesman for Syrian Al-Qaeda affiliate killed in air strike

Spokesman for Al-Nusra Front, his son and 20 other jihadists killed in the northeast of the country.

12 Hezbollah terrorists killed battling Al Qaeda in Syria

Al-Qaryatain falls after fierce fighting between regime loyalists and Islamic State, dealing jihadists yet another stinging defeat.

Syrian troops find mass grave in Palmyra

Days after recapturing Palmyra, Syrian troops find mass grave containing the bodies of 42 people executed by ISIS.

France accuses Syrian regime of violating ceasefire

France accuses Assad regime of trying to undermine efforts by the international community to resolve the conflict.

US 'appalled' by Syrian regime's breach of truce

State Department slams airstrikes on a school and hospital near Damascus that killed over 30 people, including 12 children.

Russian pressure? Assad is ready for elections

On heels of report revealing Russia agreed to turn its back on Assad and have him exiled, Assad says he has 'no problem' with elections.

White House: Assad role in unity government a 'non-starter'

White House says Syrian President should not be part of any transitional unity government.

Putin withdrawing from Syria? Au contraire

Reuters analysis reveals Russia is shipping even more equipment to Syria after Putin announced withdrawal of 'main force.'

France welcomes Palmyra conquest but raps Damascus for war

France hails recapture of ancient city of Palmyra, stresses that Damascus bears the main blame for the war in Syria.

CIA fighting the Pentagon in Syria

Syrian rebel groups backed by different parts of US defense establishment are shooting at each other.

State Department welcomes Assad recapture of Palmyra

United States welcomes the victory of Syrian President over ISIS in historic city of Palmyra, despite concern over his brutal record.