Syria

Missing South Korean Teen Tweeted his Desire to Join ISIS

Missing dropout suspected of entering Syria from Turkey to join terror group was 'Sunni Mujahideen' on Twitter, asking how to join ISIS.

British Jihadist with Severed Head 'Faked His Own Death'

ISIS helped Imran Khawaja, who had appeared in a recruiting video, fake his own death, to help him slip back into UK undetected.

Syria Regime Air Strikes Kill at Least 39 - Monitor

Airstrikes in ISIS-held areas of Hasakeh and Idlib kill scores, more than half of whom are civilians, according to reports.

Israel on alert

Amid Rising Tensions, IDF Closes Roads Along Lebanon Border

Tanks join Iron Dome batteries along Israel's northern border, following airstrike which killed senior Hezbollah, Iranian commanders.

'Our Enemies are not in Election Recess'

MK Yariv Levin, Head of Knesset Defense C'tee, says security matters must not be affected by elections.

Hezbollah Convoy Shoots in the Air Near Israeli Border

Report: convoy with Hezbollah flags fire in the air near Metula during funeral for jihadists killed in IAF airstrike.

UN Peacekeepers Say They Saw Drones Before Syria Airstrike

UN peacekeepers serving in the Golan Heights saw drones flying before Sunday's Israeli airstrike on Syria, says the UN spokesman.

Turkey Intercepts EU-Bound Ship with 300 Mostly Syrian Migrants

333 migrants packed on to ship sailing for Europe; 4 Turks, 11 Syrians arrested over incident.

Iran confirms

Iranian General Among Dead in IAF Golan Strike

Hezbollah says Israeli strike that killed six terrorists also killed six Iranian soldiers; Iran confirms general among the dead.

Kurds Battling ISIS Capture Strategic Hilltop in Kobane

Islamic State jihadists slowly being pushed from Kobane; Mishtenur hilltop gives Kurds line of fire over entire strategic town.

Sources: Slain Hezbollah Commander Planned Attacks in Golan

Intelligence sources says Jihad Mughniyeh headed a "broad and deep" Iranian-sponsored terrorist network.

18 Dead as Kurds Battle Regime Forces in Syrian City

Unprecedented battle between Kurdish and regime forces rages in Hasakeh for second day.

Syrian Army Cargo Plane Crashes

Al-Qaeda claims to have shot down a Syrian army cargo plane, but state media say it was a crash caused by bad weather.

UK, US to Host Talks on Islamic State in London Thursday

Twenty foreign ministers will attend talks on progress against ISIS in the Middle East.

Six Dead as Kurds Fight Regime in Eastern Syria

Uneasy truce between Kurdish militias and Assad regime breaks down in Hasaka, leading to bloody clashes.

Angry Syrian Protesters Burn 'Je suis Charlie' Poster

Syrian protesters in Aleppo accuse satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo of stoking Muslim anger.

Two Italian Women Freed from Captivity in Syria

Two Italian aid workers abducted in Syria last summer have been released.

ISIS Shows its Most Popular Execution Style is Crucifixion

ISIS goes on crucifying spree, leaving bodies in town squares for 'crimes' such as putting photos of their terrorists on Facebook.

Nasrallah Vows Attack on Israel 'For Syria Strikes'

Hezbollah head restates threats to conquer Galilee in back-to-back interview, says his group, Syria and Iran will 'respond' to Israel.

ISIS Terrorist from Child-Executor Video Killed in Kobane

Abu Saad al-Daghestani dies shortly after filming shocking execution of 'Russian spies' by a young child; Gaza ISIS jihadi also killed.

Five Canadians Killed in Syria Fighting with ISIS

Five Canadian citizens, including one who called for lone-wolf attacks in Canada, have died recently while fighting with ISIS in Syria.

UN: Most Syrian Refugees in Jordan Living in 'Extreme Poverty'

Two thirds of Syrian refugees in Jordan living under the poverty line, in need of 'massive' international aid.

Syrian Jihadists Shoot Woman in Town Square for 'Adultery'

Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists continue the rampant executions in war-torn Syria, releasing video of the punishment for 'corrupting the earth.'

Turkey Blacks Out Media to Cover Up Syria Arms Deal

Turkish government threatens all media, including social networks, to stop reports of weapons transfer to Syrian rebels.

Assad Says Paris Attacks Due to Western 'Terrorism'

Dictator slams Western 'support for terror' in Syrian civil war as cause for Islamist attacks in France, glossing over his own atrocities.

'Russian Spies' Executed by Child Soldier in Shocking ISIS Video

Latest ISIS propaganda video shows execution of two alleged agents from Russian FSB spy agency - by a child no older than 10.

Syria: Turkey is Allowing Terrorists to Freely Cross the Border

Syrian government accuses Turkey of allowing "terrorists" to freely cross the border, calls the world to stop its "destructive policy".

Canada to Accept 10,000 Syrian Refugees Over 3 Years

Canada’s Immigration Minister announces that 10,000 Syrian refugees will be brought to Canada over the next three years.

Austria Detains Two Teenage Girls Who Wanted to Marry ISIS Men

Austria detains two teenage girls, aged 16 and 17, after they tried to travel to Syria to marry fighters from ISIS.

Report: Assad Building Secret Nuclear Plant

German magazine says Syrian President is building a secret underground plant with the aim of developing nuclear weapons.

Is an Uprising against the 'Islamic State' Beginning in Syria?

A day after deputy head of Deir Ezzor province found beheaded, more members of ISIS religious police force abducted.

UN Investigators Highly Confident Chlorine Was Used in Syria

Chemical weapons investigators conclude "with a high degree of confidence" that chlorine gas was used in Syria last year.

Pentagon: Training of Syrian Rebels Could Begin in Spring

The United States military has made progress in its effort to identify moderate Syrian rebels to train for the fight against ISIS.

Syria Complains to UN: McCain Violated Our Sovereignty

Syria complains to UN about several officials, including Senator John McCain, who entered the country without visas.

Lebanon Restricts Flood of Syrian Refugees

Over one million Syrian refugees have flooded into Lebanon since the civil war began, and Lebanon can no longer handle more.

Two Italian Women Kidnapped in Syria Appear in Online Video

Two women identifying themselves as Italian aid workers kidnapped in Syria urge their government to seek their release.

Over 76,000 Reported Killed in Syria in 2014

Among the dead in the civil war: nearly 18,000 civilians, among them 3,500 children.

ISIS Executes Nearly 2,000 in Syria in Six Months

Syrian monitoring organization says ISIS has killed 1,878 people in Syria over the past six months.

Israel to Halt Majority of Gas Mask Production

Gas mask production for civilians and IDF soldiers will cease due to reduced chemical weapons threat from Syria.

Jordanian Pilot's Family Pleads for His Return

Moaz al Kasasbeh's brother calls on ISIS to 'be merciful' and 'send him back' as he is 'a soldier following orders' with 'no authority.'

ISIS Downs Coalition Jet over Syria, Captures Pilot

Jordanian official confirms aircraft went down over Raqqa, northern Syria; jihadis post pictures of captured pilot.

ISIS Executes 'Extremist' Members Plotting Rebellion

Not extreme enough? Islamic State terror group uncovers cell planning attacks against it for not being Islamic enough.

Syria Claims to Have Downed Israeli Drone

Arab media reports that Syria downed an Israeli drown near Quneitra. IDF: We don't respond to foreign reports.

ISIS Holds 'Surprise' Public Amputation for Convicted Thief

The Islamic State (IS) has recently begun instituting Shari'a Islamic law as the law of the land - in its full and literal sense.

Texas Plumber Has 'No Idea' How His Truck Ended Up With ISIS

Mark Oberholtzer receives death threats after jihadis post picture of his truck being used as anti-aircraft battery in Syria.

Report: US Ground Forces Deployed Against ISIS for First Time

US soldiers back embattled Iraqi forces in Anbar Province; retreating ISIS denounces Kurds as 'dogs of Israel.'

ISIS Executes Fighters who Tried to Escape

ISIS executes 100 of its own foreign fighters who tried to flee their headquarters in the Syrian city of Raqqa.

WHO: One Million People Wounded in Syrian War

Lack of medical care is causing infectious disease crisis as Syria continues on road to ruin, WHO representative reveals.

ISIS Establishing Itself as Political Entity in Every Way

By taking municipal and governmental services under its control, Islamic State is able to effectively provide the public with all its needs.

ISIS Continues to Execute 'Criminals' in Iraq and Syria

ISIS recently executed two Syrian men convicted of collaborating with the Assad regime.

British Mother Jailed for Promoting Jihad on Social Media

A British mother of six jailed for five years and three months after using social media to encourage acts of terror in Syria.

Two Hezbollah Terrorists Killed in Syria Strike - Report

Despite Syrian regime claims of no casualties, sources say senior Hezbollah figure among two killed; UN says Israeli jets crossed border.

Hamas Delegation in Iran to Normalize Relations

A Hamas terrorist delegation arrived in Iran Monday to discuss repairing ties - strained as a result of Syrian civil war.

Watch: Rival Syrian Rebels Clash over War Booty

Free Syrian Army fighters livid after Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front steals their spoils of war.

Analysts: Syria's Response Could Set Tone for March Elections

Israeli commentators believe Israel conducted airstrikes in Syria, suggest Damascus' response could set the tone for March elections.

Russia Demands Israel Explain Airstrikes in Syria

In a letter to the UN, Russia complained about Israel's 'aggressive action,' and demanded such attacks never happen again.

Report: Syria Strikes Targeted Hezbollah-Bound Missile System

Pan-Arab paper appears to back reports strikes at Dimas and Damascus airport targeted S300 missile system; Hezbollah denies.

After Syria Strikes, Israel Reiterates: No Arms for Terrorists

After airstrikes near Damscus, Intelligence Minister restates Israeli policy to prevent sophisticated weapons reaching terrorists.

Watch: Footage of Alleged Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus

Syrian state TV airs footage of airstrikes near capital; Syrian army says strikes proof Israel is supporting rebels.

Syria Demands UN Impose Sanctions on Israel

Syria’s Foreign Ministry demands UN impose sanctions in response to "Israeli aggression on Syrian soil", following alleged airstrikes.