Syria

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.

IDF: Struggle for Security in the North is Ongoing

'This is a long struggle for the security of the State of Israel,' IDF says - but still encourages residents to return to daily lives.

Moscow Talks to Defuse Syrian War Begin

Rebel forces - who didn't boycott talks hosted by Assad's ally - present a 10-point list to ease the war that has killed 200,000 already.

Ya'alon Calls Strike on Assad Targets a 'Clear Message'

Defense minister threatens 'heavy price' on Assad regime and terrorists, following IDF strike on Syria after Hezobllah Golan rocket attack.

IDF Attacks Syrian Artillery in Retaliation for Rocket Attacks

IDF attacks artillery targets belonging to the Syrian army, in retaliation for earlier rocket attacks on the Golan region.

Scores of Foreign Fighters Among ISIS Dead in Kobane Defeat

US says 'hugely significant' number of foreigners - including Canadians, Belgians and Australians - killed fighting Kurdish forces.

IDF Source Reveals Golan Rockets Fired by Hezbollah

Senior source reports IDF response destroyed source of two rockets that hit Golan Heights, fire came from territory controlled by Assad.

Iranian Official Calls to 'Wipe Out the Zionist Regime'

A senior Iranian general says last week's airstrike in Syria "will accelerate the collapse of the Zionist regime".

Assad Threatens to Fight America's Anti-ISIS Rebels

Syrian ruler says US plan to train rebels will be 'illegal,' as his ally Russia holds peace talks boycotted by main opposition coalition.

Assad: Al-Qaeda Has an Air Force - the Israeli Air Force

Syrian President accuses the IDF of conspiring with the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.

Syria: Mortars, Rockets Rain Down on Damascus

Rebels make good on threats to retaliate after deadly regime airstrikes, fire barrage of rockets and mortars at gov't-held areas of capital.

Obama Condemns 'Outrageous' Murder of Japanese ISIS Hostage

Authenticity of video still not confirmed, but increasing signs 'rushed' footage of Haruna Yukawa by Islamic State terrorists is real.

Syrian UN Envoy to Head Peace Talks in Moscow

Bashar Jaafari, Syria's ambassador to the UN, will head Syrian government's team to end 4-year-old Syrian civil war in Moscow peace talks.

Yaalon: Israel Will Work to Depose Assad if Attacked from Syria

Defense minister says Israel will hold Damascus responsible over revenge attacks launched from Syria for last week's Golan strike.

Report: Turkish Burger King Manager Beats Syrian Refugee Boy

Photo of 11 year-old boy allegedly beaten for eating leftover fries makes waves on social media.

Syrian Opposition Agree on 10-Point Plan for 'Radical Change'

Domestic and exiled opposition leaders meet in Cairo, demand radical change ahead of April peace talks boycotted by main opposition group.

US: 19-Year-Old Woman Jailed for Planning to Join ISIS

Teenager Shannon Conley attempted to travel to Syria despite FBI warning her not to go; joined US Army Explorers to learn tactics.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Vow War on Israel After Airstrike

Revolutionary Guards officials threaten attacks from Israel's borders after general killed in Syria airstrike that it termed 'weak.'

Nasrallah to Make Rare Appearance in Response to Israeli Strike

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah will give a rare public address next week, following an airstrike which killed two senior commanders.

Syrian Opposition Meets in Cairo to Discuss Moscow Talks

Regime-tolerated domestic Syrian opposition meets with main exiled opposition group, which says it won't be taking part in talks.

German Police Arrest Two ISIS Terrorists Returning from Syria

26 and 27-year-old suspects to be charged with joining a foreign terrorist org; third of German jihadis have returned home already.

Clock Ticking for Japanese ISIS Hostages as Deadline Looms

Official says ISIS misunderstood Japan's foreign policy, which is purely humanitarian; 'We don't want to fight the Islamic world'.

Syrian Refugees Plot Cyprus Escape as Camp Closes

As refugee camp in Cyprus closes, hundreds of Syrian refugees attempt to make their way to Europe.

Russia Says America 'Wants to Take over the World'

Russian FM responds to Obama's State of the Union, saying he is looking for confrontation, as fallout from Ukraine, Syria deepens.