Syria

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.

Damascus: Regime Airstrikes Kill 82 People

Over 60 airstrikes from Assad's forces on the Syrian capital mark the deadliest onslaught since November, watchdog group says.

Campaign Launched to Free US Journalist Captive in Syria

Family of report missing since 2012 says they think he is still alive and urge action, decrying lack of centralized US effort for captives.

Hamas Calls on Palestinians in Syria, Lebanon to Attack Israel

Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar calls on Palestinian terrorists in Lebanon, Syria to 'help liberate Palestine' amid concerns over attacks.

ISIS 'Held Public Screenings' of Pilot Being Burned to Death

Activists say Islamic State used projectors and screens to play gruesome execution of Jordanian pilot 'over and over again' in Raqqa.

Iranian Commander: We Helped 'Palestine' Produce Missiles

Senior Iranian commander boasts that Tehran has provided Israel's enemies with the needed know-how to produce missiles.

UN Shocked as ISIS Commandeers its Food Aid

UN's World Food Program in an uproar after photos show ISIS took their food and packaged it in their own boxes to solidify control.

French Police Arrest 8 Members of Suspected Terror Network

Seven man, one woman arrested for allegedly sending aspiring jihadists to Syria.

Iranian Official Threatens to Respond to 'Israeli Aggression'

Senior Iranian official Alaeddin Boroujerdi says his country has the right to respond to airstrike in the Golan Heights.

Hackers Stole Syrian Rebel Army's Battle Plans

A US cybersecurity firm found that pro-government hackers in Syria stole opposition's battle plans and gathered personal information.

Sweden Indicts Syrian Rebel for 'Torture' Video

A Syrian immigrant to Sweden, who fought in the Syrian Civil War, has been indicted for beating a pro-regime fighter in 2012.

Police Free Indians Caught Trying to Enter Syria

Indian authorities released nine people deported from Turkey after attempting to enter an ISIS-controlled part of Syria.

Syrian Regime Airstrikes Kill 15 Civilians in Daraa

Regime aircraft pound rebel-held areas in southern Syria, leaving more than a dozen dead, scores more wounded.

Syrian Regime Hackers Used 'Honey Traps' to Steal Rebels' Plans

Pro-Assad hackers targeted activists, humanitarian aid workers and fighters; revealed rebel plans for major military operation.

Syria: At Least 7 Dead in Damascus Bus Bombing

Dozens also injured after explosion on bus carrying Shia Muslim pilgrims in the Syrian capital; Nusra Front claims responsibility.

Watch - ISIS Fighters Admit: US Airstrikes Forced Us to Retreat

Jihadis attempt to brush off 'phased withdrawal' from Kobane as Kurdish forces expel them from the town, vow to return.

Kobane is Liberated - But What About the Residents?

Kurds free strategic city from ISIS, but with most of it turned to rubble, survivors are trying to get by in a Turkish camp.

Jihadists Down Syrian Warplane - Abduction Strategy?

ISIS shoots down regime's warplane, a method which previously gained captive pilots, distributes bloody photos on social media.

Moscow Talks on Syria End Without Results

Syrian representatives of Assad and opposition figures end two-day talks without concrete result.

Israeli Arab Al Qaeda Recruit Arrested Returning from Syria

Arab citizen of Galilee trained in Syria with Al Nusra Front; allegedly was ordered to return to attack Israel.

UN Failing to Bring Aid to Some Syrians in Need

UN relief efforts in war-torn Syria are struggling to reach 40 percent of civilians in need, says Assistant Secretary-General.