Syria

Syria Report Reveals Refugee Children's Bleak Future

UNHCR report finds half of the 2.2 million Syrian refugees are children, many working to support family instead of being in school.

Syria Jihadists Execute Members of Rival Faction

In the latest atrocity of the Syrian civil war, Al-Qaeda-linked rebels execute the commander of a rival rebel faction and six of his men.

Lethal Mortar Lands by Russian Embassy in Damascus

Mortar kills one injures 9 in Syrian capital, same day Syrian army recaptures strategic town north of Damascus.

Assad's Government Agrees to Attend Geneva Talks

Syrian government will participate in Geneva peace talks but declares that Assad will not “hand over power.”

Syrian Rebels Reject Ceasefire, Talks

Free Syrian Army head rejects participation in 'Geneva 2' conference; French FM says Assad, jihadis not invited.

American Jihadist in Syria: Entire World Will Be Muslim

US national in Syria declares intent to kill infidels, fight enemies of Islam, implement Sharia law worldwide - including in the West.

Geneva II Syria Talks Announced for January

UN announces Assad's regime and opposition forces will hold peace talks in January as fighting rages on.

Syria War Has Killed More than 11,000 Children, Finds New Report

More than 11,000 children have died in Syria's civil war, says a British think-tank.

Syria: Kurdish Leader Warns of War Against 'Arab Settlers'

Democratic Union Party head threatens to 'expel' Arabs brought to Kurdish region prior to recent declaration of autonomy.

Syrian Rebels Take Over Country's Biggest Oil Field

Syrian opposition fighters, including jihadist rebels, seize the country’s biggest oil field.

British Protester Killed Fighting for Syrian Rebels

British Muslim dies fighting Assad, had been arrested previously for violently protesting outside of Israeli embassy.

Aid Group: Syrian Refugees Broke, Hungry, Homeless

Syria troubles will have long-term effects, study by aid group Oxfam says. Arab states not pulling their weight in aid efforts.

German Soccer Player Killed After Joining Syrian Civil War

Burak Kran, former player on German national soccer team, killed after joining rebel forces; latest in reports of foreign nationals in war.

Israeli Arab Indicted for Helping Syrian Rebels

Prosecutors on Monday filed an indictment against an Israeli Arab accused of going to Syria to train with and help the rebels there

Senior Syrian Rebel Commander Killed in Airstrike

Liwa al-Tawhid commander Abdul Qadir al-Saleh succumbed to wounds sustained in airstrike on meeting of battalion commanders.

Syria: Dozens of Soldiers Killed in Rebel Bomb Attack

At least 31 Syrian soldiers killed in a rebel bomb attack on an army base near Damascus.

Footage Shows Syrian Rebels Taking Out Regime Aircraft

Videos uploaded in the past few days show rebel success targeting gov't aircraft. Comes as regime offensives threaten rebel positions.

Concern: Assad’s Gains could Stall Peace Talks

West worries that Syrian rebels won’t come to the table after Assad makes gains near Damascus.

Senior Hezbollah Commander Dies in Syria

A senior Hezbollah commander dies from wounds sustained in fighting alongside Assad's forces.

Syrian Jihadists Behead the Wrong Man, then Apologize

Syrian jihadist group accidentally beheads a rebel from another jihadist group, then asks for "understanding and forgiveness".

Norway to Support Destruction of Syrian Chemical Weapons

Norway says it will offer logistical support for the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal.

Canadians Join Foreign Jihadists Fighting in Syria

Canadian jihadist dies in Aleppo, one of many Canadians and other foreigners coming to Syria to take part in the bloodshed.

Video: 'We Will Fly the Islamic Flag Over the White House'

Rare footage shows western Islamists fighting for Al Qaeda in Syrian Civil War; aim to put US, Israel, UK under Islamic rule.

Syria: Rebels in Crisis as Regime Forces Continue to Make Gains

Capitalizing on rebel infighting, Syrian gov't forces, backed by Shia militias from Iraq and Lebanon, retake key positions.

Syrian Army Shows Unique Tactics in 'Exploding Barrels'

Syrian army improvises 'exploding barrels' as both sides developing creative tactics for urban warfare.

Syrian Kurds Declare Autonomy

After months of fighting, northeastern Syria makes official split to Kurdish autonomy.

Rare Footage: Syrian Tank Destroyed by Explosives

Rare film shows Syrian tank completely destroyed as it pulls to fixed position where rebels had placed high explosive charges.

Syrian Rebels Agree to Attend Geneva Peace Talks

Syrian National Coalition agrees to attend the proposed Geneva II conference, but sets some conditions.

Syrian Jihadists Ban Singing and Dancing at Weddings

Al-Qaeda’s main branch in Syria recently raided a wedding party in the suburb of Aleppo and ordered that music and singing be stopped.

Rare Attack on Regime Stronghold as Battle for Damascus Looms

Syrian rebels hit southern city of Suweida, until now untouched by the conflict, as army gears up for major Damascus operation.

Lucky Syrian Rebel Survives Direct Shell Strike

Rebel fighter emerges unharmed from blasted room, returns to reclaim his heavy machine gun amid intense fighting.

A Day of Destruction in Syria

Video footage documents the extent of destruction raging in Syria, fighting in all parts of the country.

U.S. Fears Syria May Hide Some Chemical Weapons

New classified U.S. intelligence indicates that the Syrian government may not fully declare its chemical weapons stockpile.

Syria Says No to Peace Talks Aimed at Removing Assad

The Syrian regime will not attend a peace conference if the aim is for Assad to hand over power, says information minister.

Report: Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Killed in Syria

Commander Muhammad G'malizda, a senior commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), killed by rebels.

Kurdish Forces Crush Islamists in Northern Syria

Al Qaeda-linked groups and their allies suffer a major setback as Kurdish militias take 19 positions in the past 3 days.

Russia Sends Most Powerful Ships to Mediterranean

In show of force, Russia radically expands Middle East presence by sending 'aircraft carrier killer', nuclear battleship to Syrian shores.

Syrian Opposition Demands Timeframe for Assad's Exit

Syrian National Coalition lists a timeframe for Assad to cede power as a condition to attend talks in Geneva.

Syrian Woman Gives Birth to Baby in Israeli Hospital

A Syrian woman gave birth to a child in an Israeli hospital Sunday, after she was brought in by IDF soldiers

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.