Syria crisis
Syria's struggle does not end with ISIS
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Syria preparing chemical weapons in Idlib: US envoy
There is “lots of evidence” that chemical weapons are being prepared by Syrian government forces in Idlib in northwest Syria, the new US adviser for Syria says, as he warns of the risks of an offensive on the country’s last big rebel enclave.
Strikes hit Syria's battered Ghouta as death toll hits 800
Heavy air strikes and clashes hit the Syrian rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta ahead of an urgent UN Security Council meeting on the escalating violence.
Syria: Bombings rock Damascus suburb Sayyida Zeinab
Bomb attacks hit a Damascus suburb which is the site of Syria's holiest Shia shrine, killing at least 12 people, state media reports.
11 civilians dead in attacks in Syria's Aleppo: monitor
At least 11 civilians were killed in Syria's second city Aleppo in one of the highest single tolls since a fragile truce came into force, a monitor says.
Twin car bombs kill 46 in Syria's Homs as truce efforts flounder
Double car bomb attacks kill at least 46 people in Syria's central city of Homs on Sunday as international efforts to bring about a ceasefire in the war-torn country have floundered.
Syria crisis: Aid arrives in besieged Muadhamiya
The first of several convoys carrying badly-needed aid to besieged areas of Syria has arrived at its destination.
Russia rejects Syria war crimes claim over hospital attacks
Russia says it "categorically rejects" accusations of war crimes over the bombing of hospitals in Syria.
Syria conflict: France calls on Russia to stop bombing civilians
French PM Manuel Valls urges Russia to stop bombing civilians while carrying out airstrikes in Syria - but Moscow denies harming them.
IS abducts over 400 in east Syria after deadly assault
Jihadists from the Islamic State group abduct more than 400 Syrian civilians after capturing new ground in a major assault on the city of Deir Ezzor.
Putin vows 'extremely tough' action on Syria threats
President Vladimir Putin orders the Russian military to take "extremely tough" action against any threat to its forces in Syria.
Syria conflict: Russian air strikes 'kill 45 in Latakia'
At least 45 people have been killed in Russian air strikes on a rebel-held area of north-western Syria, a monitoring group says.
Russia and US to resume Syria air safety talks
Russia is to hold more talks with the US on air safety during the two countries’ Syrian bombing campaigns, says the Pentagon.
Putin wins parliamentary backing for air strikes in Syria
President Vladimir Putin secures parliament's unanimous backing to launch air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria, paving the way for imminent Russian military intervention in its closest Middle East ally.
Obama, Putin clash over Assad's fate in UN duel
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Barack Obama accuses each other over Syria in duelling UN speeches, as Moscow and Tehran mounted a fierce defense of Bashar al-Assad.
Australia launches first air strikes inside Syria
The Australian government has confirmed it has launched its first air strikes inside Syria against targets of the so-called Islamic State (IS).
Migrant crisis: Why the Gulf states are not letting Syrians in
Images of Syrian refugees stuck at borders and at train stations have spurred on an outcry for more to be done to help those fleeing the war.
Syria crisis: US concern over Russia 'military build-up'
US Secretary of State John Kerry expresses concern to Moscow over reports of Russian military build-up in Syria, the state department says.
Syria conflict: UN 'horrified' by attacks on civilians
The UN's humanitarian chief Stephen O'Brien says he is "horrified" by the attacks on civilians taking place in Syria.
