Syria

UK Woman Smuggles Terror Money To Syria in Underwear

Woman and her accomplice arrested, become first 2 British women charged with Syria-related terror offenses.

Syrian Regime to Allow Women and Children to Leave Homs

Syria's regime agrees to allow women and children safe passage from rebel-held areas of the city of Homs.

Syrian Sides to Meet in the Same Room

Syria's warring sides have agreed to meet together on Saturday, says UN-Arab League Syria envoy Lakhdar Brahimi.

Al-Qaeda Head Calls for End to Syria Rebel Infighting

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri calls for an end to clashes between jihadists and Islamists fighting to oust Syria’s regime.

Syrian Government, Opposition Exchange Accusations at Geneva II

First day of peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition characterized by bitter accusations.

PA Minister: Jihad Should be Directed at Jerusalem, Not Syria

"Jerusalem is still waiting" for jihadists, says PA minister in televised address.

U.S., UN Horrified by Photo Evidence of Syria War Crimes

Photos which show that Syrian government officials committed war crimes are 'horrible to look at,' says State Dept. Spokeswoman.

Syria's FM: Assad's Future a 'Red Line'

"Nobody can touch the presidency," declares Syrian Foreign Minister as he arrives for "Geneva II" talks.

Syria: Al Qaeda Training Western Citizens for Terror Abroad

Defector from the ISIS tells British news site that Al Qaeda has been recruiting foreign nationals to begin terror cells back home.

Syrian Opposition Group Rejects Peace Talks, Quits Bloc

Syrian National Council quits the Syrian National Coalition in protest over its attendance at the Geneva II talks.

U.S. Welcomes Decision to Disinvite Iran from Geneva II

State Department hopes "all parties can now return to focus on the task at hand" after UN's Ban cancels Iran's invitation to Geneva II.

New Photo Evidence Shows Assad's Gruesome War Crimes

A new report offers photographic evidence that Syrian government officials committed systematic torture and killing.

Syria: ISIS Calls for End of Rebel Infighting

Al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant reaches out to other rebel groups which have declared war on it.

Iran Involved in Syrian Ceasefire Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif involved in Syria ceasefire talks, along with Lebanon, Iraq, and Russia.

'Spillover' or Terror? Israeli Man Wounded by Gunfire From Syria

Resident of Druze town of Majdal Shams injured after shots fired from Syria.

Syria Offers Ceasefire in Aleppo, Denies Bombing its Own People

Syrian government says it is ready to negotiate a ceasefire agreement in Aleppo, prepares list of prisoners to be freed.

Syrian Rockets Land in Lebanon, Killing Seven

Rocket fire reported on Lebanese border; it is unclear how many rockets fell or if the fire was intentional.

Syria to Miss Another Deadline in Chemical Removal

OPCW head says a March 31 deadline for destruction of "priority A" chemicals will be missed.

Kerry Urges Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva 2

"Syria has become the magnet for jihadists," warns Kerry as Syrian opposition prepares to vote on attending peace talks.

Syria: West Reaches Out to Assad Over Jihadists

Syrian official: growing concern over rebel forces, including foreign jihadis, has caused the West to reach out to Assad.

Britain to Help Destroy Syria's Chemical Weapons

Britain to provide the U.S. equipment and training to help it destroy Syria's chemical weapons arsenal more quickly.

Syria: ISIS Executes Members of Rival Islamist Groups

Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist State of Iraq and the Levant executes dozens of rival Islamists as fighting between rebels continues.

Friends of Syria Urge Opposition to Attend Geneva 2

The "Friends of Syria" alliance says opposition groups should attend peace talks in Geneva.

Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail if Iran Doesn't Attend

Rouhani tells Putin that "Geneva 2" conference will fail if Tehran does not participate.

Syria: ISIS Vows to 'Crush' Other Rebel Groups

Al-Qaeda-affiliated group urges fighters to “crush” other rebel groups, as another jihadist group urges unity to fight Assad.

Syria: Rebels Capture 'Al Qaeda Headquarters'

Aleppo headquarters of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant seized as rebel groups turn on Al Qaeda.

OPCW: Assad Dragging His Feet on Chemical Weapons Dismantlement

Watchdog group accuses Assad government of not handing over full weapons stash fast enough.

Video: Rival Syrian Rebels Exchange Insults

Fighting the “moderate” rebels takes precedence over fighting Jews and Christians, says ISIS fighter in two-way radio argument.

U.S.: Iran Helping Assad 'Brutalize' His People

United States accuses Iran of helping "brutalize" Syria, says it should take "steps" to participate in Geneva peace conference.

First Batch of Chemical Weapons Shipped Out of Syria

Syria moves the first batch of chemical weapon materials out of the country, reports OPCW.

Iran Not Invited to Syria Peace Talks

United Nations chief sends out invitations to the planned Geneva II peace conference, Iran not on the first list.

Syria: Rebel-Jihadist War Claims at Least 50 Lives

At least 50 Syrian rebels killed as moderate rebels take on jihadist rebels.

Syrian Rebels Unite to Fight Al-Qaeda-Linked Group

Syrian rebels unite for the purpose of launching a new “revolution” against the jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Syrian National Council Rejects Geneva II Talks

Key group within Syria’s mainstream opposition reaffirms it will not attend the planned Geneva II peace talks.

Syria: 25 Lashes for Failing to Pray

Rebels' Islamic court punishes two men who did not take part in Friday prayers at the mosque.

Syrian Hackers Infiltrate Skype's Social Media

Syrian Electronic Army hacks into Skype's blog and Twitter, posts warning that Microsoft 'monitors your accounts, sells data to government.'

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Syrian Mufti's Aide Gives Army Permission to Rape

Deputy Chief Mufti gives Syrian army soldiers religious permission to rape women in order to take revenge on them and on rebel forces.

Hezbollah Buries Commander Who was Missing for Months in Syria

Body of Hezbollah commander Hussein Salah Habib returned to Lebanon after he was tortured and killed by Syrian rebels.

Syria Death Toll Tops 130,000

More than 130,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, new tally finds.

Syria Misses Deadline on Most Dangerous Chemicals

First milestone in plan to destroy Syria's chemical weapons by mid 2014 missed, as most lethal weapons not shipped Dec. 31.

Al Qaeda Opens Syrian Jihad School

Al Qaeda affiliated Jabhat Al Nusra opens school for jihad in southern Syria, for children aged 10 to 15.

Lebanon Shoots At Syrian Warplanes For First Time

Syrian warplanes violating Lebanese airspace to raid pro-rebel area hit by Lebanon; follows Saudi military aid pledge.

Syria: We Want Iran to Participate in Geneva 2 Talks

Syria’s Foreign Minister clarifies that his country is committed to having its key regional ally Iran attend next month's peace conference.

'Hezbollah Paying $25K per Dead Fighter to Keep Families Quiet'

Source claims Iranian-backed Shia terrorist group paying families of fighters killed in Syria to conceal cause of relatives' deaths.

OPCW: Syrian Chemical Weapons Removal to Miss Deadline

Organization in charge of destroying Syria's chemical weapons confirms Saturday that operation will miss December 31 deadline.

Syria: 21 Killed in Regime Airstrikes on Aleppo Market

Regime air force keeps up deadly airstrikes on Syria's second city.

Killed Reuters Photographer Tried to Join Al Qaeda

Molhem Barakat killed in Aleppo fighting. Hired around age 17, Barakat tried to join Al Qaeda previously, raising doubts on Reuters.

Syrian Jihadist Leader Targeted UN Workers

The leader of the Al-Nusra Front sought to kidnap United Nations workers, reveals The Associated Press.

Syria Says Rebels Attacked Chemical Weapons Sites

Syria accuses "terrorists" of recently attacking two sites where chemical arms were stored.

Report Reveals Assad's 'Secret Iraq Oil Lifeline'

Revelation shows Assad's Syria regime propped up by crude oil imports from Iraq slipping past sanctions via an Egyptian port.

White House Condemns Assad Over Aleppo Attacks

White House condemns the Syrian government over its recent air raids on Aleppo that have left more than 300 dead.

Report: Al Qaeda Forces Syrian Druze to Renounce Faith

Syrian branch of Islamist terror group reportedly has forced 14 Druze villages to Islam - or die.

Rebels Conquer Key Hospital Base in Battle for Aleppo

Syrian army post bombed, captured by rebels in fierce Aleppo fighting. Wounded untreated as hospitals become bases.

Video Shows Child Soldiers Fighting Among Rebel Ranks in Syria

Rebels in Syria have enlisted children to their ranks, MEMRI video shows. These include the "moderate" Free Syrian Army.

Red Cross: 500,000 Wounded in Syria

ICRC report says those in need of aid often don't receive it; urges rebel factions and Assad's forces to ensure aid gets to those in need.

US Blocking Iran From Syria Geneva II Talks

US Arab League envoy Brahimi reveals US is against Iran participation in Syria peace talks, in opposition to UN support.

Britain to Help in Syria Chemical Weapons Operation

Britain to provide a navy ship to secure the removal of chemical weapons from Syria.

UN: Syria 'Abductions' May Be Crime Against Humanity

UN investigators criticize Syrian gov. of 'enforced disappearance' campaign on thousands of civilians.

Again: Russia Vetoes Resolution on Syria

Russia blocks a UN Security Council statement condemning the Syrian government's increasing military offensive on the city of Aleppo.

Syria: No One Can Stop Assad from Running Again

Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister reacts to Russian criticism about Assad's declared intentions to seek re-election in 2014.