Syria

Iran: 'Enemies of Islam Conspiring Against Us'

Iranian speaker of parliament gives interview in Tunisian media claiming West, Israel 'conspiring' against Muslims.

U.S. Intelligence Chief Describes Syria as Apocalyptic Disaster

National Intelligence Director James Clapper provides gloomy picture of Syrian war in hearing at the Senate.

British Jihadists in Syria Use Social Media to Boast About Kills

Graphic video surfaces showing British nationals in Syria torturing 'unbeliever'; British jihadists use Twitter to boast about kills.

Syria: Aid Workers Injured After Coming Under Fire in Homs

At least four aid workers wounded as fragile ceasefire falls apart one day after being agreed.

Syria: Rebels Release Inmates in Prison Attack

Thousands of inmates are released following suicide bomb on Aleppo prison; clashes continue.

Amidror: No Accident that Hezbollah Didn't Receive Missiles

Most Syrian shipments to Hezbollah did not make it and that "wasn’t an accident," says former National Security Adviser.

Syria Again Promises Homs Ceasefire, Evacuation

Assad reportedly agrees to ceasefire in Homs to let civilians out and aid in, follows initial promises Sunday during Geneva 2 talks.

British PM: Destruction of Syria's Chemical Weapons Too Slow

British Prime Minister David Cameron expresses concern over the to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons, says it is going too slow.

Al Qaeda Severs Ties with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

Too extreme: Al Qaeda cuts ties with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the powerhouse behind clashes in Aleppo.

NATO Prepared to Help Destroy Syria's Chemical Weapons

Elements of NATO are ready to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal, says official.

Report: More than 75,000 Foreign Nationals Fight in Syria

Syrian site reveals partial statistics for number of foreign nationals fighting in Syrian Civil War.

Junior Jihad: Syrian Rebels Present Four-Year-Old Fighter

Footage shows four-year-old son of foreign jihadi fighter firing Kalashnikov rifle, to shouts of 'Allahu Akbar'.

Kerry Warns Assad: Don't Delay Destruction of Chemical Weapons

Kerry warns Assad there will be consequences if he fails to live up to agreements on removing his chemical weapons.

Report: Assad's Forces Razing Whole Neighborhoods in Syria

Human Rights Watch claims Assad's forces have been destroying whole neighborhoods in Syria, using satellite photos as evidence.

U.S. Intelligence Chief Warns Against Syria's Biological Weapons

The Syrian regime may now have the ability to produce biological weapons, warns James Clapper.

Returning Terrorists 'a Serious Threat' to Canada

CSIS report presented to parliament details threat of Canadians joining Al Qaeda-linked groups abroad, returning to commit terror.

Congress Approves 'Light Weapons' to 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels

Officials: Light arms supplied by the U.S. are flowing to "moderate" Syrian rebels, funding for more has been approved by Congress.

OPCW: Second Shipment of Chemical Weapons Removed from Syria

Watchdog organization overseeing destruction of Syria's chemical weapons announces that operation continues despite airstrike.

Mystery Blast in Syrian Port: Did IDF Strike S-300 Missiles?

Unofficial reports indicate Latakia weapons stockpiles bombed. IDF reportedly struck missiles there in October.

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.