Syria

Syrian Kurdish Leader: Break Syria Up into Separate States

Syrian Kurdish leader in Washington advocates the world drops the paradigm of a unified Syria and gives its peoples their independence.

Anti-Assad Syrian Activist Shot Dead in London

Signs of Syrian war spreading to UK? Shooting in north-west London apparently targets prominent activist opposed to Assad.

Christians Struggle to Maintain Legacy versus ISIS

Decimated by 12 years of war in Iraq and Syria, Christians find refuge in Kurdistan and in a new militia.

PA Delegation Heads to Damascus as ISIS Claims Yarmouk Victory

PLO officials travel to Syrian capital to discuss unfolding humanitarian disaster in Yarmouk; ISIS claims its takeover of the camp complete.

Syria: Islamists Kidnap 300 Kurdish Civilians

Al-Nusra Front may be responsible for mass kidnapping in Idlib.

Prisoner Swap - Syrian Style

Jaish al-Mujahideen commander who accidently entered regime territory goes free in exchange for 10 children and 15 women from Shi'ite towns.

Report: ISIS Beheads Senior Hamas Operative in Syria

Sheikh Abu Salah Taha believed to be among scores of Palestinians executed in Yarmouk; image of severed head posted online.

Al Qaeda, Allies Advance on Key Syrian Military Base

Islamist rebels including Nusra Front launch attack on Mastuma base in Idlib one week after capturing provincial capital.

Assad Finally Losing His Grip on Syria?

Syrian regime suffering major losses, which experts say show its utter reliance on Iran and susceptibility to influence of its neighbors.

Expert: Pry Syria Away from Iran

Professor John Myhill of Haifa University says it's worth considering how a future Syria independent of Iran could align with Israel.

Israeli Soldier Charged with Espionage

An IDF corporal from Daliyat al-Karmel accused of passing on classified security information to spy for Syria.

Ashkenazi: Hamas, Hezbollah Can't Conquer Negev, Galilee

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi said that despite the increased risk of terrorism, Israel is much safer today than it was in 1967.

Palestinians Repel ISIS in Syrian Refugee Camp

Palestinian and Syrian fighters were able Thursday to retake control of a large refugee camp in Damascus seized by ISIS.

Al-Qaeda-Backed Rebels Seize Syria-Jordan Border Crossing

Rebels backed by the Al-Nusra Front take the last border crossing with Jordan that had been under the control of the Damascus regime.

Syria's Quiet War on Imports

As its economy tanks dropping its GDP by 383% amid a bloody civil war, how has Assad's regime tried to stay afloat?

Canadian Lawmakers Vote to Expand Anti-ISIS Campaign

Motion to expand airstrikes against ISIS passes by a majority of 142 to 129, despite objections from opposition.

Syria: Damascus Shelled, Hamas Terrorist Killed

One dead and 30 wounded in souk attack on Damascus; separate incident kills Hamas terrorist in Yarmuk.

Mavi Marmara Terror Organizers Top Donations for Syria

Turkey's IHH, infamous for assault on IDF, pledges $100 million in largest donation at UN humanitarian aid event for Syrians.

Syria's Latest Strategem - Cigars

In a bid to prop up failing economy of Assad's regime, state run tobacco company starts branching out and competing with Cuba.

Syrian Troops Regroup After Islamists Take Idlib

Syrian government forces regroup outside Idlib, which was taken by an Islamist coalition, including the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front.

Syrian Regime Executed Prisoners Before Idlib Fall

Bodies of at least 15 people found in Idlib after Al-Nusra front takeover, believed to have been executed by Syrian regime.

Al-Qaeda Conquers Syrian Provincial Capital of Idlib

Syrian affiliate Nusra Front paves way for 'emirate' to rival ISIS's Raqa 'caliphate' headquarters; only second capital to fall.

Assad Wants More of the Russian Army in Syria, Middle East

Assad calls for backers in Moscow to increase military presence to bring 'stability,' while saying no to 'outside' influence from West.

Syrian Army Drafting Women for Front Lines

The fight against rebel groups becomes egalitarian in Syria, as commanders say the issue is not a matter of gender, but courage.

Expert: Syria is Splitting Apart, And Obama Shouldn't Stop It

Pinhas Inbari says that Syria is breaking apart, despite the desire to end the war with a strong government in Damascus.

Turkish Army Chief Visits Ottoman Tomb in Syria

After hastily pulling tomb of Suleyman Shah out of reach of ISIS, army chief and top commanders visit new site for first time.

Druze in the Golan Spied on Israel for Syria

Indictment filed against resident of Majdal Shams, who passed sensitive information on IDF border activity to the Assad regime.

Assad 'Open to Dialogue' with the United States

Syrian President says he is open to having a dialogue with the United States so long as Syria's "sovereignty" isn't pressured.

440,000 Syrians Pinned Down in War Zones

'Breathtaking levels of savagery' in Syria as number of civilians trapped in fighting areas doubles from last month, as UN calls for action.

New BBC Database Allows Public to Track British Jihadists

BBC releases extensive database of UK citizens who have joined jihadi groups in Syria and Iraq.

UN: Number of Asylum-Seekers Jumped 45% in 2014

Asylum-seekers from war-torn Syria and Iraq look to move westward, jumping up numbers tremendously, UN refugee agency says.

Syria Destroys Three Chemical Weapons Sites

In latest report, OPCW says Syria has destroyed three of its 12 chemical weapons production sites.

Kerry: Assad is a 'Brutal Dictator'

One week after saying it would be necessary to negotiate with Syrian President, John Kerry says he is a "brutal dictator".

UN Head of Disarmament Steps Down

Representative in charge of disarming Syria's chemical weapons steps down, will be replaced by adviser to Ban Ki-Moon.

First Iraqi Official Visit to Assad Since Civil War Started

In first visit by senior official since outbreak of war in 2011, Iraqi FM meets with Syrian president, urges greater cooperation.

Rights Groups Call on Int'l Community: End Syrian Civil War

'Planet Syria' campaign aims to rally international organizations and groups to end Assad's regime and begin negotiations between rebels.

Arab Israeli Imprisoned for Joining Syrian Civil War

Yusef Nasrallah sentenced to 11 months in prison for stint fighting with Syrian rebels, and revealing information on Israeli military base.

Rebel Aleppo Strike 'Mimics Ruthlessness of Assad'

HRW criticizes 'indiscriminate' attack on civilians after over 12 killed in missile bombardment in divided Syrian city.

Jihadist Syrian Rebels Capture Regime Helicopter, Take Hostages

Rebels from the Al-Nusra Front capture four crew members of a regime helicopter which crashed in the Idlib province.

Syrian Opposition Won't Attend Moscow Peace Talks

Syria's exiled opposition says it declined an invitation from Russia to attend peace talks in Moscow with Assad's representatives.

Kerry: We're Investigating Alleged Chlorine Attack in Syria

Secretary of State warns Syria of consequences if it is discovered the regime used chlorine gas this week.

Turkey to Deport British Woman Detained En Route to Syria

A British woman arrested in Turkey this week as she attempted to join ISIS fighters in Syria will be sent home to Britain.

Why Was a US Drone in Non-ISIS Syria?

Drone downed by Syria was in area devoid of ISIS - was it spying on Assad's regime in an area that has housed advanced missile shipments?

'ISIS Destroyed Christian Civilization and the World Watches'

Silent Christian expulsion from Syria; thousands of traumatized Assyrian Christians flee to harsh conditions in Lebanon.

Syria Says it Downed US Drone Near Missile Storage Port

Syria says it shot down drone over north Latakia, city targeted by Israel in past to block advanced missiles en route to Hezbollah.

UN Offers to Share Names of Syrian War Crimes Suspects

UNHRC c'tee in charge of investigating Syria to share names of war crimes suspects with state prosecutors, after ICC bid falls flat.

State Dept.: Assad Will 'Never' be Part of Syria Peace Talks

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki seeks to calm the storm caused by Kerry's comments on Syrian president.

Assad Waiting for US 'Actions' After Kerry Calls for Talks

Admission leads Assad to put Kerry on the spot, with Syrian media celebrating Kerry's recognition of 'legitimacy' and 'US-Zionist failure.'

Kerry's Assad Reconciliation Enrages Turkey

Turkey responds furiously after Kerry says US will 'have to negotiate' with Assad, asks 'talks with regime that killed over 200,000?'

Britain: Assad Has No Place in Syria's Future

Britain insists Bashar Al-Assad had no place in Syria's future, after Kerry says Washington will have to negotiate with him.

Britain Arrests Teens Believed to Have Been Headed to Syria

Three British teenagers suspected of trying to travel to Syria released on bail late after being questioned for 24 hours.

More Than 215,000 Dead as Syrian Civil War Enters Fifth Year

Monitoring group breaks down casualties, says real figure likely much higher, tens of thousands missing; 5,000 killed in past five weeks.

Report: Syrian Agent Worked as Courier to Deliver Money to ISIS

Syrian man who helped three British schoolgirls enter Syria to join Islamic State was also funneling money to the terror organization.

United States to Provide $70 Million in Aid to Syrian Opposition

State Department says an additional $70 million in non-lethal aid will be provided to the Syrian opposition.

Syrian Refugee Smuggling Ship Stopped by Turkey

Turkish coastguard opens fire on vessel carrying 337 mostly Syrians fleeing the war.

Assad Must Go, Says United States

The United States renews its call for Syrian President to step down as the civil war in Syria enters fifth year.

UN Fumbles as Syria War Hurtles into Year 5

Rights groups accuse world powers of 'failing Syria,' as Ban urges Security Council to rally and do something as bloodbath continues.

Qatar Emir Meets Erdogan in Surprise Visit to Turkey

Leaders of Turkey and Qatar, close allies who both support Syrian rebels and terror group Hamas, meet for surprise talks in Ankara.

Syria: 50 Regime Troops Dead in Battle in Assad's Home Province

More than 50 Syrian regime fighters as well as Islamist rebels killed in President Bashar al-Assad's home province of Latakia.

Rights Groups: World Shares Blame for Situation in Syria

21 organizations criticize world powers for not implementing a series of UN resolutions on the Syrian crisis.