Syria

Syrian Rebels Bomb Key Aleppo Intelligence HQ

Critical battle opens in Syria's second-largest city, with Al-Qaeda affiliates and others battling regime forces and Hezbollah.

Rebels in Aleppo Reject UN Envoy's Ceasefire Proposal

Syrian rebel forces in Aleppo reject UN envoy de Mistura's plan for a freeze in fighting.

ISIS Frees 19 Christian Hostages after Ransoms Paid

Islamic State frees 19 out of 220 Assyrian Christians kidnapped in Syria, activists say.

UN Envoy in Solidarity Visit to Syria's Assyrians Christians

Staffan de Mistura pays surprise visit to Christian refugees driven from their homes by ISIS, living now in a church near Damascus.

Syrian Opposition Praises France's Anti-Assad Stance

After Hollande, Valls condemn MPs' visit to 'butcher' Bashar al-Assad, exiled opposition leader says working with regime won't stop ISIS.

Watch: British 'Jihadi Brides' on the Way to Join ISIS

CCTV footage appears to show three British schoolgirls in Turkey, on their way to join Islamic State terrorist group.

Syria: Al-Nusra Front Takes Military Base from 'Moderate' Rebels

Al-Qaeda's Syria affiliate drives Western-backed rebels from military base west of Aleppo.

Syria: Kurds Capture Part of Key ISIS Stronghold

Kurdish fighters seize parts of Tal Hamis after six days of fighting, during which nearly 200 'Islamic State' fighters killed.

French PM Slams MPs for Meeting with Syrian 'Butcher' Assad

French PM Manuel Valls condemns with 'greatest strength' meeting between three French MPs and Syrian President Assad.

220 Assyrian Christians Abducted by Islamic State

As battle rages in northeastern Syria, ISIS terrorists abduct 220 Christians for possible future prisoner swap, analysts suggest.

Report: Top ISIS Commanders Killed in Air Strike

A report said that a coalition airstrike against ISIS targets in areas they control has killed a “large number” of the its top commanders.

23-Year-Old Canadian Woman Joins ISIS in Syria

23-year-old Canadian reportedly radicalized while studying the Koran, goes to ISIS-controlled city of Raqa.

Anti-ISIS Mission Puts Hardened French Pilot on New Flight Path

Veteran French pilot says burning to death of Jordanian pilot has only made his resolve to defeat ISIS stronger.

1,000 Assyrian Christian Families Flee Syria Jihadists

After ISIS kidnaps 90 Christians hostage in northeast Syria, thousands flee their homes fearing further attacks.

US Condemns ISIS Mass-Abduction - But Won't Say 'Christians'

State Departnment's Jen Psaki condemns abduction, but hastens to add that most ISIS victims 'have been Muslims.'

British Girls Who Ran Away to Join ISIS 'Crossed into Syria'

Teenage girls who ran away from home and flew to Turkey are now believed to have crossed into Syrian territory, likely joined jihadists.

WHO Seeks $1 Billion More for Four Conflict-Hit Countries

Syria, Iraq, Central African Republic and South Sudan all in dire need of emergency aid, World Health Organization says.

IDF Installs Concrete Barriers Along Syrian Border

Walls erected following deadly antitank missile attack, military source states.

ISIS Kidnaps 90 Christians in Syria, Says Monitor

Islamists seize two Assyrian villages from Kurdish forces in the province of Hassakeh, after beheading Christians in Libya.

Four Killed in Twin Suicide Bombings South of Damascus

Four killed and 13 more wounded in two simultaneous suicide attacks in southern Damascus on Monday.

Turkish President: Evacuation of Syrian Tomb 'Not a Retreat'

Turkey's President says evacuation of troops from Suleyman Shah tomb in Syria 'not a retreat' rather a 'temporary relocation.'

France Confiscates Jihadists' Passports for First Time

Six French on their way to jihad in Syria blocked by new counter-terror law, with 40 other cases under investigation.

UK Worries How to Stop Teenage Girls Joining ISIS in Syria

After three teenage girls run away from home, join Islamic State, questions raised over how authorities missed the signs.

Swedish Journalist Freed from Captivity in Syria

Joakim Medin describes being kept in cell 'full of dirt and blood' by regime forces; Sweden confirms his release.

Turkey Launches Operation Inside Syria to Evacuate Ottoman Tomb

One killed in operation to repatriate body of Ottoman emperor's grandfather, as 700 special forces soldiers entered ISIS territory.

Rebels Hit Assad Clan's Hometown for First Time in Syrian War

Car bomb hits Qardaha hospital days after Assad's troops execute 48 including 10 children in northern village.

UN Panel Ready to Release List of Syrian 'War Criminals'

UN investigators say they are prepared to publish secret lists of alleged war criminals in Syria.

US and Turkey Sign Deal to Train and Arm Syrian Rebels

Long talks conclude in agreement to train rebels to fight Assad and ISIS, but will training and weapons fall in wrong hands?

Meeting in Saudi Arabia Anti-ISIS Allies Seek Strong Iraqi Army

26 nations meet in Riyadh to discuss strategy to uproot ISIS from Iraq; Syria crisis 'on back burner' says source.

Syrian Regime Willing to Suspend Bombardment of Aleppo

UN diplomat says the Syrian regime is willing to suspend its aerial bombardment of Aleppo for a six-week humanitarian ceasefire.

US, Turkey Agree to Arm and Train Syrian Rebels

US State Department announces deal 'in principle', despite Ankara's own murky role in Syria's civil war.

Watchdog Group: Syrian Army Cutting Aleppo Rebel Supply Line

Assad's regime forces have taken two villages from rebel control and are looking to cut off a key highway between Aleppo and Turkey.

Nine Dead in Rebel Fire on Syria's Aleppo

Nine people, including three children, were killed in the government-controlled area of northern Syrian city Aleppo.

Almost 75% of Lebanese Street Children are Syrian Refugees

Research shows Lebanese street urchins nearly all Syrian, working on street to support families in Syria instead of schooling.

ISIS 'Morality Police' Rules with Iron Fist

Modesty squad regularly beating women whose crimes include not having their eyes covered, NGO reveals.

Syria: NGOs, Families Protest Over Disappearing Journalists

Activists promoting freedom of speech and transparency over the war have disappeared, rights groups say - and so have medics and lawyers.

Nearly 100 Killed in Clashes Between Hezbollah, Syrian Rebels

Sunni rebels, Hezbollah, regime forces and Iranian special forces all involved in major battle in southern city of Daraa.

UN Calls Assad 'Part of the Solution' in Syria

UN insists the 'only solution is a political solution' in Syria, despite four years of war and ISIS advances.

Agent or terrorist?

ISIS's 'Mossad Arab' is Just a Jihadist, Says his Father

ISIS claims to have caught an Israeli Arab who infiltrated them for the Mossad - his father says he went to be a 'martyr,' got cold feet.

Snow Slows Hezbollah Advance Towards Golan Heights

Fighting rages as Hezbollah approaches Israeli territory in Syria fighting for Assad, but stormy weather slows the terrorists down.

Iran Revolutionary Guards Chief Says ISIS 'Nearing its End'

Gen. Qassem Suleimani, who has spearheaded Iran's intervention in Syrian and Iraqi civil wars, says Israel and the West 'weaker than ever'.

Japanese Journalist Condemns Passport Confiscation

Yuichi Sugimoto, a photojournalist set to visit refugee camps in Syria, had his passport taken away by Japanese government.

Syrian Commentator: 'Zionists Burned the Jordanian Pilot'

Syrian scholar, on Hezbollah TV, claims that burning alive of pilot was 'downright Talmudic,' work of 'bloodthirsty' Jews.

How Hezbollah Assassinated Hariri And Conquered Lebanon

Ten years after prime minister assassinated, Lebanon went from Saudi ally to Iranian puppet - but how did it all happen?

White House Disputes ISIS Claim that American Died in Airstrike

White House spox says 'no evidence of civilians' in building hit by coalition jets; ISIS sent picture of Kayla Mueller's body to family.

British Foreign Minister Slams 'Delusional' Assad

UK's top diplomat says Assad must go as part of any peace deal, brands him 'delusional' over claims Syria death toll 'exaggerated'.

Killed US Hostage 'Found God in Suffering'

Aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller killed in coalition strike on her ISIS captors found 'good in every situation,' dedicated to helping others.

Report: Hezbollah Taking the Lead in Fight against Syrian Rebels

Syrian military source confirms Hezbollah engaged in major op. near Israeli border. Monitor says it's now leading regime forces.

Syrian Rebel Jihadists Capture Six Rebel Activists

Jaysh al-Islam accused of destroying activist office and taking hostages, in apparent attempt to monopolize opposition in region.

Assad Ridicules Barrel-Bomb Claims

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Syria being notified of anti-ISIS airstrikes, begrudges US support of other rebel groups.

Syria Won't Allow Foreign Ground Troops to Fight ISIS

Syria's Foreign Minister says his country will not allow foreign ground troops on its territory to fight ISIS.

Syrian Regime's Airstrikes Kill 15 Near Damascus

15 people killed and dozens more wounded in government airstrike on a rebel area in Syria, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.

Japan Backs Abe Over Handling of Hostage Crisis

Tokyo defends seizing passport of journalist planning trip to Syria, noting 'high risk' of immediate danger to life for Japanese there.

Over 200,000 Killed in Syrian Civil War So Far

Some 210,000 people have been killed in Syria since civil war broke out there in 2011, a report Sunday said.

Syrian FM: Hezbollah a 'Big Help' to Us on Golan

Israel will be unsuccessful in keeping Hezbollah off the Golan Heights, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said Sunday.

Kurds Seize Back Villages Around Kobane

Syrian Kurdish fighters have recaptured a third of villages around Kobane from Islamic State terrorists.

Report: Japan Prevents Reporter From Leaving to Syria

Japanese journalist's passport seized, local media reports, after he planned to cover ISIS. Is Tokyo moving to prevent kidnappings?

ISIS Claims American Hostage Killed in Coalition Airstrike

ISIS claims a female American hostage was killed in an airstrike in Syria. American officials: There's no proof.

Syria: Kurdish Fighters Seize Dozens of Villages from ISIS

Kurds continue to make progress against Islamic State after liberating Kobane last month; 101 villages recaptured so far.

ISIS Fires Cleric for Opposing Burning Alive of Jordanian Pilot

Islamic State group removes Saudi cleric from his post after he objected to burning alive of Maaz al-Kassasbeh; could face punishment.