Syria

ISIS claims hospital bombing that killed 16

ISIS hits city turned over to regime by rebels with a car bomb, critically wounding many in blast that 'left a huge crater.'

Russia rejects Syrian opposition call for Assad to go

Groundbreaking talks by Syrian opposition groups which produced framework doesn't represent Syrian opposition, Moscow says.

Swiss arrest two Syrians planning chemical attack

Two Syrians nabbed on suspicions of transporting 'explosives and toxic gases' in Geneva, possibly to attack UN headquarters.

Assad: We won't talk to 'terrorists'

Syrian President says he will not join peace talks proposed by world powers, because "terrorist groups" are joining.

12 killed in car bomb attacks in northeastern Syria

At least 12 people killed and dozens wounded in attacks in Syria's Hasakeh province, which has been targeted by ISIS in the past.

Released Syrian priest reveals ISIS hell

Syriac Catholic priest reveals 84 days of fearing for his life after ISIS kidnapping, recalls death threats if he did not convert to Islam.

Syrian opposition agrees to negotiate with regime

Unprecedented talks with Assad's regime outlined in opposition meeting, but they say he still must go.

Near unanimous UN support for Israel 'an important achievement'

Arab representatives abstained on the proposal on farming technology for political reasons, even when it hurt their own country.

Turkey accuses Russia of 'ethnic cleansing' in Syria

Tensions between Russia escalate further after Turkish PM says Russia's strikes in Syria are 'strengthening ISIS.'

US charges American with helping Al Qaeda linked rebel group

US citizen charged with violating sanctions against Syria and defrauding the US, tried to provide military equipment to group.

In numbers: 27,000 foreign fighters in Syria, Iraq

Foreign nationals join Syrian civil war in droves, has doubled since 2014.

US denies strikes as Syria complains to UN

Syrian foreign ministry demands UN stop 'flagrant aggression' after strikes kill 3 regime troops; US denies it struck the area.

Slippery slope? US strike leaves 4 Syrian soldiers dead

Monitor reports coalition strike hits Syrian regime army camp 2 kilometers from ISIS, in first killing of army forces. Fallout imminent?

Assad: Britain's bombing of ISIS is destined to fail

Syrian president claims Britain's bombing campaign against ISIS will fail because it lacks comprehensive strategy.

Fabius: Assad's departure not necessary before transition

France's Foreign Minister says the departure of Syrian President no longer necessary before any political transition.

Germany approves joining ISIS war in Syria

German parliament votes to answer France's appeal and deploy recon jets, frigate and up to 1,200 troops in Syria.

Syrian media: IAF hit Scud shipment by Damascus

State media reports IAF jets struck ballistic missile convoy from base just outside Damascus as well as fuel reserve.

Next round of Syria talks to be held in New York

UN chief announces a new round of international talks on ending the war in Syria to be held in New York.

Assad's friend to be Lebanon's new ruler?

'Pan-Arabist' childhood friend of Assad and member of dynasty family may put an end to long feud over who will be president.

Germany seeks to use Turkish air base in ISIS operation

Germany says it is seeking an agreement with Turkey to deploy six reconnaissance aircraft at a base close to Syria.

British parliament votes in favor of joining Syria air strikes

Victory for Cameron: UK parliament votes in favor of joining international air strikes on ISIS targets in Syria. 397 MPs vote in favor.

Assad: Peace can come when West stops supporting terrorists

In an interview, Syrian President insists he's not going anywhere despite calls on him to go.

Operation begins to resettle 25,000 Syrians in Canada

Over 200 people already processed in the first 48 hours, after Canadian PM presses on with controversial resettlement program.

Turkey PM urges Russia to give up 'baseless' claims on ISIS oil

Ankara sidesteps claims Turkey has vested interest in ISIS oil stores as relations with Moscow continue to stall.

Lebanon begins terrorist releases in exchange with Al Nusra

Al-Qaeda affiliate group hands over body of executed Lebanese soldier in exchange for Beirut releasing terrorists.

British parliament to vote on Syria air strikes on Wednesday

Britain looks poised to join air strikes on ISIS targets in Syria, as PM Cameron announces a vote will be held in parliament Wednesday.

Syria denies using chemical weapons in civil war

Syria tells global watchdog it is fully cooperating with the destruction of its toxic stockpile, as agreed upon in 2013.

UK defense minister lobbies opposition to support Syria strikes

Britain's defense minister says the government is intensively lobbying opposition Labour lawmakers to support airstrikes in Syria.

Senators want more troops, including US, to fight ISIS in Syria

John McCain, Lindsey Graham call for 100,000 soldiers from Middle East, US to fight against ISIS in Syria.

Syria's Assad claims enemies boosting support for 'terrorists'

Syrian dictator suggests Turkey, Gulf nations, others giving weapons to 'terrorist groups.'

ISIS executes 3,500 in Syria since declaring 'caliphate'

Jihadist group executes almost 2,000 civilians in what UN calls 'crimes against humanity.'

Ya'alon confirms: Russia crossed into Israeli airspace

Defense Minister notes that Russian airspace violation was a 'piloting error', stresses cooperation with Moscow over Syria.

Carson: Syrian refugees don't want to come to the States

Republican presidential candidate visits Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, suggests the camps should serve as a long-term solution.

Thousands protest in UK and Spain against joining ISIS strikes

Thousands protest in London and Madrid against their countries taking part in airstrikes in Syria against ISIS jihadists.

Life after the Islamic State

In northeast Syrian town recently liberated by US-backed coalition, residents reveal the horrors of life under the jihadist group.

'Assad won when Russia's plane went down'

Experts agree Assad received a boon in the Turkey-Russia spat, as Putin went from being Erdogan's friend to his enemy.

Turkey 'temporarily' suspends Syria airstrikes after Russia spat

Ankara calls off strikes amid international crisis with Russia.

Why ISIS survives: Airstrike sirens, tunnels

Sneak peek inside ISIS capital reveals why international bombing campaigns have yet to cripple the jihadists, and how they exert their rule.

Cameron: We can't wait until an attack happens here

British Prime Minister argues his case to MPs for Britain to join air strikes on ISIS targets in Syria.

Game changer? Russia says it deployed S-400 in Syria

Despite US concerns that it will put all aircraft - including those in Israel - under Russian threat, Moscow deploys system to its base.

US soldiers arrive in Syria to back anti-ISIS Kurds

Team of 50 special forces arrive in Kobane, symbol of Kurdish resistance to ISIS, to train and 'organize' anti-jihadist forces.

Who's actually fighting in Syria and Iraq, and why?

Analysis breaks down the international players taking part in Middle East free-for-all, and reveals Iran is the biggest winner so far.

US sanctions Syrian regime for buying ISIS oil

US Treasury sanctions Assad backers for enabling bloodshed, including company buying oil for Assad from his enemy ISIS.

Report: IAF hit advanced Russian missiles outside Damascus

Saudi report follows prior reports, saying Hezbollah sites adjacent to elite Syrain army division hit, taking out anti-tank missiles.

Erdogan defends shooting down Russian plane as tensions escalate

'We are just defending our security and the rights of our brothers,' Anakara insists - as Moscow calls incident 'a stab in the back.'

EU must limit migrant numbers: French PM

ISIS Paris attacks change European attitudes on Syrian refugees, as Paris encourages the EU to place immigration quotas.

Syrian media: Israeli jets struck Hezbollah base

Reports from Syria claim Israel launched airstrike on Hezbollah base in Qalamoun border region.

Was Iran's terror commander Soleimani gravely wounded in Syria?

US 'aware of' reports Revolutionary Guards leader Qassem Soleimani wounded in Aleppo, but can't confirm; IRGC denies.

Turkey shoots down Russian warplane near Syria

Major international crisis brewing as Ankara, Moscow trade accusations; one pilot killed by Syrian rebels, another missing.

Iran and Russia vow to oppose attempts to dump Assad

Russia and Iran will jointly oppose "external attempts" at regime change in Syria, says the Kremlin after Putin meeting with Khamenei.

British PM to make case for joining Syria air strikes

British Prime Minister David Cameron to address House of Commons, make a case for Britain joining air strikes on Syria.

Global watchdog voices 'concern' over chemical arms use in Syria

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons calls for those behind chemical attacks in Syria to be held accountable.

France strikes ISIS from newly-deployed carrier

France bombards ISIS targets in Syria from jets from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.

Syria opposition chief urges Al-Nusra to break with Al Qaeda

Terrorist Al-Nusra Front urged to go mainstream in order to help bring diplomatic end to Syrian civil war.

American forces to arrive in Syria 'very soon'

Senior American official says dozens of special forces will arrive in Syria soon, in accordance with Obama plan.

US Official: Israel was right to hit Syrian nuclear facility

Speaking at Nova Scotia forum with Tzipi Livni, US Deputy Secretary of Defense says Israeli strike in 2007 was a good thing.

Biblical Syrian Christian town becomes frontline with ISIS

Christians in Sadad, believed to be same town mentioned in Book of Kings, say they won't be moved by jihadists.

Russia pounds ISIS as maneuvers force flight rerouting

Russia makes largest strikes in Syria since stat of war, as UN encourages countries to be tougher on ISIS.

UN condemns Syria for human rights violations

UN committee condemns human rights violations in Syria, in a resolution presented by Saudi Arabia - whose own track record is questionable.

Obama: No end to ISIS if Assad remains in power

US President sees no end to civil war if Assad remains in power and says Syrian won't accept him as solution.