Syria

Nusra Front Leader Calls for 'Revenge' Attacks on Alawites

Abu Mohammad al-Golani, head of Al-Nusra Front, calls for escalation against Alawites in revenge for Russian airstrikes.

International Coalition Drops Ammo to Anti-ISIS Syrian Rebels

United States-led coalition forces parachute ammunition to rebels fighting ISIS jihadists in northern Syria.

70 Sudanese Have Joined ISIS Since 2011

Khartoum gives a definitive figure for the first time on how many of its nationals have joined ISIS; 12 were medical students.

'Fiercest Clashes' as Damascus Advances with Russian Support

Clashes intensify both without and within Syria, as Russian-backed troops advance - and the EU talks tough on Syria.

EU: Russian Troops in Syria Are a 'Game-Changer'

EU foreign chief Mogherini warns Russian intervention 'very worrying' at meeting on political talks divided over Assad's future.

France's Syria Strikes Probably Killed French Jihadists

Source close to Prime Minister Manuel Valls says airstrikes on ISIS training camps likely killed French Muslim foreign fighters.

Syria Opposition to Boycott UN-Backed Talks

Syrian National Coalition announces it would boycott talks proposed by the UN envoy, citing Russia's airstrikes in the country.

Did Russia Use Cluster Bombs in Syria?

Human Rights Watch accuses Moscow of fighting dirty in anti-rebel bombings, providing dangerous cluster munitions to Damascus.

US, Russia Make 'Progress' in Talks About Syrian Airspace

Washington and Moscow look for ways to avoid encroaching on each other during airstrikes in Syria.

ISIS at Outskirts of Syria's Aleppo Despite Russian Raids

Though Russia claims it killed hundreds of ISIS fighters, terrorist organization continues to expand its control in Syria.

ISIS Advancing on Aleppo Despite Russian Airstrikes

ISIS fighters advance to the outskirts of Syria's second city, despite Moscow's announcement it killed hundreds of jihadists.

Russia Hits 60 Terror Targets in 24 Hours in Syria

Russian defense officials claim to have completed another bombardment against Islamist terrorists in Syria, amid doubts over accuracy.

Europe Urges US, Russia to Cooperate Over Syria

Germany and Spain try to make peace between Russia and US in differences over ongoing Syrian civil war.

Obama to Change Syrian Rebel Training Program

Faulty Pentagon-led training for 'moderate' rebels to be redirected after multiple problems, Ashton Carter reveals.

Vatican 'Greatly Concerned' Over Violence in Israel, Syria

Pope Francis urges West to intervene again into the Middle East, following Russian involvement in Syria and Arab terror in Israel.

NATO Chief Warns of Russian 'Escalation' in Syria

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says there is a "troubling escalation" in Russian military activity in Syria.

Russia Denies Claims that Syria-Bound Missiles Landed in Iran

Russia's defense ministry denies American claim that Syria-bound Russian cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea had crashed in Iran.

Russian Cruise Missiles Fall Short of Syria, Hit Iran

Four cruise missiles aimed at Syria crash in Iran instead, according to US official who wouldn't detail regarding casualties.

US Defense Chief Warns: Russians Will Die

Ashton Carter warns that due to its Syria attacks, Russia will in coming days 'begin to suffer casualties,' indicating domestic attacks.

New French Campaign Aims to Combat Radicalization

French government ad campaign features mourning families to discourage young people from joining extremists in Syria.

Russian Navy Backs Major Ground Offensive Against Syrian Rebels

Joint ground offensive reaches Idlib, Hama; Russian warships launch 26-missile naval assault.

NATO, Turkey on High Alert Over Russian Airspace Violations

Russian aircraft strayed into Turkey twice in two days en route to Syria, officials say; Ankara summons Russian ambassador.

French PM to Russia: Direct Your Airstrikes at ISIS

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls urges Russia to direct airstrikes at ISIS jihadists in Syria, echoes comments by President Hollande.

Assad: I Won't Hesitate to Step Down if That's the Solution

A change of tone? Syrian President tells Iranian TV he won't rule out stepping down if the situation requires.

Hollande Tells Putin: Attack ISIS and Only ISIS

French President tells Russian counterpart his country's airstrikes in Syria should target only the Islamic State.

Hungarian PM: Not Fair Israel, US, Won't Take In Migrant 'Army'

Populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban also singles out Arab states and Australia; says migrants look more like 'an army' than refugees.

Iran Backs Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Iran says Russia's airstrikes against Syrian rebels will help solve the crisis in the country.

Iran Sends Troops for Mass Syrian Ground Offensive

Lebanese sources reveal hundreds of Iranian soldiers deployed in last 10 days for joint campaign with Hezbollah backed by Russian strikes.

Russian 'ISIS Strikes' Hit US-Backed Anti-ISIS Groups

US official and Syrian rebels say Russia's opening salvo of 'ISIS war' only hit civilian targets and US-backed groups fighting ISIS.

Russia Approves Military Action in Syria

Moscow claims aid to Damascus is 'temporary', claims US-led airstrikes against ISIS violate international law.

Netanyahu Puzzled Over UNGA Links Between Syria, Iran

World leaders have the Iran deal "all wrong," Netanyahu insists before UNGA speech Wednesday.

France Launches Criminal Probe Against Assad

French authorities launch criminal probe of Syrian President for alleged war crimes between 2011 and 2013.

Putin, Obama Meet for First Time in a Year

Russian and US leaders meet for first time in over a year; pledge to work together to avoid clashing in Syria despite opposing sides.

Russia, Iran Draw Close Over Syria at UN

Both Assad allies attempt to convince world of their side in Syrian civil war amid concerns over closer Tehran-Moscow relationship.

Iran Calls for United Front... Against Terror

Islamic Republic with numerous terror proxies promotes 'democracy' and war on terror at UNGA.

Yaalon: Syrian Rockets on the Golan 'a Red Line'

The IDF will continue to defend Israel from all threats, including threats from Syria, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said.

Obama 'Prepared to Work With' Russia, Iran on Syria Conflict

US President Barack Obama pledges to work 'with any nation' to solve Ukraine, Syria conflicts.

IDF Strikes Syrian Army Posts Following Spillover from War

IDF targets Syrian army in the Golan Heights, after two incidents of spillover into the Israeli side of the border.

Iraq Steps Up Anti-ISIS Coordination with Iran, Syria, Russia

Iraq, Russia, Iran and Syria set up an intelligence committee in Baghdad in order to coordinate fight against ISIS.

Mortar Shell from Syria Explodes in Golan

Mortar shell from Syria explodes on the Israeli side of the border as fighting from Syrian civil war spills over yet again.

Rouhani Ready to Discuss 'Plan of Action' for Syria

Iranian President says he is ready to discuss plan of action for Syria's post-war future.

France Launches First Anti-ISIS Airstrikes in Syria

French jets hit several 'Islamic State' targets, after government expands operations previously limited to Iraqi territory.

Hezbollah to Get Russian-Made Tanks from Syria

Syria gives Hezbollah 75 Russian tanks to make armored division. Russia assures Israel that it has always been responsible in Middle East.

Syrian Fighting Spills Over Into Israel, No Casualties

Stray fire from the conflict in Syria reaches into Israel. No casualties or damage yet reported.

Nasrallah Welcomes Russian Intervention in Syria

Hezbollah leader says Russia's military buildup in Syria happened because Americans "failed" in anti-ISIS campaign.

Canadian Jewish Group Meets with Jordan's King Abdullah

Amman encouraged main Jewish caucus CIJA to advocate for a Palestinian state; Syrian refugee program with Canada in the works.

Syria: Six-Month Truce Reached in Zabadani

Agreement reached between warring parties in Syria for a six-month truce in rebel-held town.

Israeli-Russian Military Coordination Already Underway in Syria

IDF and Russian army officials to meet on October 5 to discuss preventing accidental exchanges of fire in Syria.

Watch: Scared Teen Suicide Bomber Cries On His Way to Death

An Uzbek teen in Syria in the service of Islamic terrorists caught on camera weeping as he rode to his death.

Report: Putin Considering Unilateral Airstrikes Against ISIS

Officials say Russian President preparing to launch airstrikes against ISIS from inside Syria if the United States won't cooperate with him.

Syria Using Russian Military Drones for First Time

Security source says military deployed Russian drones to attack ISIS targets in northern and eastern Syria.

Report: Russia Building Two New Military Bases in Syria

Satellite images show Russia is building weapons storage and military outpost, while US tries to find ways to work with Moscow.

France Softens Position on Assad, Won't Demand His Removal

France's Foreign Minister announces his country will not demand Syrian President's departure as a precondition for peace talks.

Israel, Russia to Coordinate Military Action in Syria

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin 'agree on mechanism' to keep IDF safe in light of Syrian war.

Putin Reassures Israel: Russian Army Acting Responsibly in Syria

In high-profile meeting with Israeli PM, military chiefs in Kremlin, Putin notes Syrian regime not capable of opening 2nd front with Israel.

Netanyahu Meeting Putin to Avoid Clashes with Russians in Syria

Prime Minister, along with Chief of Staff, will make clear Israeli operations to continue despite Russians' growing presence.

Former Bin Laden Lieutenant Killed in Syria Fighting

A former lieutenant of former Al-Qaeda chief killed in fighting with pro-government militiamen near Idlib.

Syria: We'll Ask for Russia's Help if We Need It

Syria's foreign minister says his country would ask Russia for military assistance if needed, denies Russian troops are there now.

Assad Starts Using Advanced Russian Weapons

Syrian official reveals new weapons now being deployed, US exposes Russian helicopters in rapidly expanding military buildup.

Assad: Iran Hasn't Sent Me an Army

In interview to Russian media Syrian president admits Iran giving military support, but denies troop presence despite numerous reports.