Syria

Rare Footage: View from Syrian Tank Turret in Battle

Video from Syrian army tanks in Damascus battle shows army caution in the face of rebel advantages in urban combat.

Massive Explosion at Syria Missile Site, Israel Blamed

A massive explosion is reported at a base in western Syria. Syrian sources say Israel behind the blast.

Saudis Pushing UN Resolution to Condemn Syria Violence

Saudi Arabia's UN resolution would condemn "violations of human rights" by Assad's government.

Assad: Western Backing of Rebels Must Stop

Foreign support for rebels must stop for peace to take place, Assad tells visiting UN envoy.

Syria: Deputy Prime Minister Dismissed

Qadri Jamil, Syria's Deputy Prime Minister, has been released from his post Tuesday. Statement: Jamil neglected his duties

Fears that Polio in Syria Could Spread

Mass flight from combat zones could bring polio virus to at-risk populations.

Hezbollah Threatened by Syrian War

In the wake of expanding guerrilla warfare to the rebel's advantage, Nasrallah weakens stance, favors political solution.

Syria: Suicide Bomber Talks About his Motivation

Suicide bomber who blew up a building with an APC in Syria reveals 50 other terrorists are lining up to carry out similar attacks.

Iran, UN Envoy Agree on Syria Solution

Iranian source claims meeting with UN envoy led to agreement on political solution to Syrian crisis.

Ban: Syria on Target to Meet Chemical Weapons Deadline

Syria is on target to meet a deadline to destroy its chemical weapons production equipment, says UN leader.

War Prevents Inspection of Two Syrian Chemical Sites

Two of Syria's chemical weapons sites have not been inspected by international experts due to security concerns.

Syrian Rebels: Attending Peace Talks Amounts to 'Treason'

Powerful armed groups in Syria say that negotiating with the regime would be an act of betrayal.

Syrian Rebels Claim to Find 'Israeli Spying Device'

An "Israeli spying device" that Syrian rebels claim to have found turns out to be a weather-measuring device.

Syria: Kurds Take Border Crossing from Jihadists

Kurdish fighters in north-east Syria have taken control of a border crossing with Iraq from Islamist rebel groups.

Syrian Jihadists Deny Their Leader was Killed

Al-Nusra Front says its leader is in good health, after his death was reported over the weekend.

Syrian Rebels Kill 15 Hezbollah Men

At least 15 Hezbollah fighters were killed on Saturday by Syrian rebels in the Ghouta district of Damascus.

Syria: At Least 20 Dead in Car Bomb Explosion

Car bomb explosion kills at least 20 near a mosque in the Damascus province town of Suq Wadi Barada.

Turkey Slams World's Failure in Dealing with Syria Crisis

Turkish Foreign Minister warns that food and medicine for Syrians are running out, slams the world's failure in tackling the crisis.

Damascus in the Dark After Rebels Hit Gas Pipeline

An explosion near the airport in Damascus has been followed by a blackout in parts of the country.

Defense Min. Vows to Prevent Hezbollah from Obtaining Heavy Arms

Comments come after Israeli jets reportedly strike another Syrian weapons convoy headed to Lebanese terror group.

Syrian Opposition: Assad's Exit Must be Objective of Talks

Syrian National Coalition says it will not take part in a planned peace conference unless the objective is Assad’s removal from power.

Report: US-Saudi Rift Widening Over Obama Middle East Policy

Saudi spy chief tells diplomats his country is preparing to scale-back its cooperation with US in aiding Syrian rebels.

Kurdish Rebels Threaten Turkey with Fresh Wave of Attacks

Kurdistan Workers Party acting head says Turkey not delivering on key promises, continues to support Islamists against Kurds in Syria.

Assad: Not Ruling Out Running for Re-election

"I don't see any reason why I shouldn't run in the next election," says Syrian President in television interview.

Senior Syrian Rebel Commander Killed in Clashes

Yasser al-Aboud was one of the first Syrian army commanders to defect to the armed rebel movement.

Lebanon: Rocket Attack Targets Hezbollah Installations

Lebanon teeters on the brink as Shia terror group looks set to join looming regime offensive in neighboring Syria.

Syria: Regime, Rebels Prepare for Showdown Near Damascus

Rebels dig in for a battle royal, as pro-government forces prepare for large-scale offensive in Qalamoun. Lebanon watches nervously.

Syria: Rare Bomb Attack Kills 30 in Government-Controlled City

Attack on government checkpoint in central Syrian city of Hama has killed 30 people, according to activists.

Kidnapped Lebanese Pilgrims Released in Exchange for Pilots

Nine Lebanese pilgrims who were kidnapped by rebels in Syria have been freed in exchange for two Turkish pilots seized in Lebanon in August.

Syria: Jihadist Rebels Execute 10 Soldiers

Syrian jihadists execute 10 soldiers in the eastern city of Deir Ezzor during fierce clashes.

Syrian Rebels Using Remote Controlled Car Bombs

Syrian rebels are now using remote controlled car bombs allowing them to attack army forces without the use of suicide bombers.

Syria Peace Talks Scheduled for November 23 and 24

An international peace conference in Geneva will be held between November 23-24, but will the regime have anyone to talk to?

Kerry: Chemical Arsenal Should be Shipped Out of Syria

U.S. Secretary of State suggests that Syria's chemical weapons should be placed on a ship and removed from the region.

Rebels Kill Top Syrian Intelligence Officer

Rebel sniper kills Major General Jamaa Jamaa, a top intelligence officer, in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor.

70 Syrian Rebel Groups Break with Main Opposition

Rebels in southern Syria say the National Coalition has “failed”, announce they no longer recognize the Western-backed group.

Experts Warn of Al Qaeda Biological Weapons Threat

Experts warn of "grave danger" to global security over Syrian bioweapons; say Al Qaeda may already possess lethal agents.

Hezbollah Helps Syrian Army Retake Key Town

Despite withdrawal of some of its fighter, Iranian-backed terror group still a key weapon in Assad's arsenal.

Syria: 41 Killed in Clashes Between Kurdish, Islamist Groups

Kurdish militias continue to battle Al Qaeda-linked groups for control of parts of northern Syria.

Islamist 'Serial Butcher' Assassinated

Elite Chechen security forces assassinate radical Islamist who killed and beheaded hundreds of men loyal to the Assad regime in Syria.

'Terror Tunnel' Discovered - This Time in Damascus

Similarities between tunnel used by Syrian rebels and recently discovered Hamas tunnel from Gaza may not be a coincidence.

Assad: 'I Should Have Received the Nobel Peace Prize'

Lebanese newspaper also quotes Syrian President telling palace guests he didn't need chemical weapons to "shut Israel up."

Syria Chemical Weapons Team Requests Truce

Nobel prize-winning team dismantling Assad's chemical weapons arsenal says it can't do its job while fighting continues.

Key Syrian Rebel Group Turns Down Peace Talks

Syrian National Council says it won't attend peace talks in Geneva because the world has "left the murderer unpunished."

Lieberman: Israel Won't Give Up One Inch of the Golan

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says that as long as his party is in the government, Israel won't concede any part of the Golan Heights to Syria.

Two Car Bombs Explode in Damascus

Two car bombs exploded near Syria’s state television headquarters in central Damascus.

Syria: 50 Killed as Rebels Fight Each Other

Almost 50 rebel fighters have been killed in three days of skirmishes between jihadists and mainstream rebels in Aleppo.

American Scientists Warn Against Loose Missiles in Syria

Syria's anti-aircraft missiles could imperil civil aviation if they fall into the hands of terror groups, warns American scientists group.

Nobel Peace Prize for Chemical Weapons Dismantlers

Chemical watchdog OPCW won for their "extensive work to eliminate chemical weapons."

Security Council Backs Ban's Plan for Syria

The UN Security Council backs a plan by UN leader Ban Ki-moon for a mission to destroy Syria's chemical weapons.

Hezbollah Fighters Execute Injured Syrian Civilians

In an unabashed scene of barbarity Hezbollah fighters film themselves celebrating as they execute a group of injured Syrian civilians.

Syria: Scores Killed as Army Attacks Rebels South of Damascus

Scores of Syrian rebels and army forces were killed in fierce fighting south of Damascus.

Syria: Army of Islam Continues to Expand

An additional combat unit joins forces with the "Army of Islam," comprised of over 50 combat units, to become a major force against Assad.

Erdogan: 'Syria's Assad is a Terrorist, Not a Politician'

One who "killed 110K of his people is a terrorist," Turkish PM Erdogan said after Assad warned Turkey would pay for involvement in Syria war

Assad Places War Jets in Iran for Safety

German intelligence agents say Syrian jets are parked in Iran; Iran sent elite troops to support Assad’s forces.

Syria: 'Excellent Start On Chemical Disarmament'

"It was an excellent first day, with stress on the word 'first'," said a Damascus official of Syria's chemical disarmament.

US & Russia Call For November Syria Peace Conference

Both countries urge a UN conference to seek the formation of a transitional government in the war-torn country.

Campaign to Eliminate Syria's Chemical Arsenal Begins

Warheads, aerial bombs and chemical mixing equipment destroyed as campaign to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons begins.

UN International Conference on Syria is a Pipe-dream

Assad: I've Made Mistakes

Syrian President admits that he has made “mistakes”, but continues to refuse to talk to the "terrorist" rebels.

White House: Sanctions Are Affected by Shutdown

U.S. efforts to pressure Iran, Syria and others are inhibited by the government shutdown, says White House press secretary.