US-Russian tensions escalate over Syrian chemical attack
Trump breaks with national security protocols to warn of imminent attack on Syria
Hospitals in Aleppo overwhelmed by wounded
More air strikes reported in Syrian army offensive as Russia ignores Western pleas
UN seeks to build peace talks on fragile Syria truce
Envoy seeks resumption of peace talks as group says 135 killed in truce area in one week
Syrian army starts using weapons from Russia
New types of air and ground weapons supplied by Russia in use, according to source
Assad admits Syrian army focused on holding key areas
Syrian government estimated to control no more than 25 per cent of the country
Syrian warplanes bomb Islamic State fighters in Hasaka
Action comes as pressure mounts on president Assad after series of defeats to militants
Syrian barrel bomb attacks condemned by Amnesty
Report says torture and abduction of civilians by both sides is widespread in Aleppo
US-led air strikes hit al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria
Residents of Harem say four children killed, dozens injured in attack launched by coalition
Islamic State now controls one-third of Kobani
US military claims Kurds ‘seem to control’ Syrian border town after airstrikes
US praises role of Arab states in Syrian air strikes
Coalition of forces shows world ‘this is not America’s fight alone’, says US president
US and allies launch airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria
Scores killed as warplanes and ship-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles strike
Obama approves surveillance flights over IS forces in Syria
Pentagon is planning to use drones and possibly U2 spy planes
Last batch of Assad chemical weapons leave Syria for destruction
News comes ahead of June 30th deadline but opponents say regime using new gas instead
Syrians defy insurgent unrest to vote
Queues at polling stations despite heavy security and mortar fire
Syrian vote: Assad set for third seven-year term
Stage-managed balloting fails to convince poll is more than a charade as war continues
Gunfire heard as Syrian troops storm Aleppo prison
Forces loyal to Assad enter compound in military vehicles after year-long siege
Presidential election campaign begins in Syria as Aleppo still under siege
Assad expected to win by landslide in June vote
Assad’s forces take Homs as last of rebels leave city
Capital of Syrian revolt to be declared a ‘secure city’ as army moves in
Syrian rebels claim responsibility for Aleppo hotel blast
Attack a blow to Assad’s government as troops prepare to regain control of Homs
Turkey shoots down Syrian plane
Damascus condemns ‘blatant aggression’, says jet was over Syrian territory
Car bomb kills nine people in Syrian town of Atmeh
Attack took place near a field hospital close to border with Turkey
Syria submits new plan for removal of chemical weapons
Joint OPCW and UN mission overseeing operation believes it can be done quicker
Suicide bombers kill 4 in Beirut
Al Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, claim responsibility for double attack
Syria starts evacuating civilians from Homs
Russia says three day ceasefire agreed to allow humanitarian aid into besieged city
Russia defends Syria’s slow progress on chemical arms
Deputy foreign minitser says Damascus battling security and logistical issues
Al-Qaeda breaks link with Syrian militant group
Move seen as attempt to reassert authority over fragmented fighters in Syria’s civil war
Syria peace talks to wrap up with little sign of progress
UN mediator frustrated by failure to get agreement on aid convoy for Homs
Women and children to be allowed to leave Homs
Aid waiting outside rebel-held Syrian city as peace talks in Geneva stall
‘Not much achieved’ on first day of Syria peace talks
Face-to-face meetings between opposing sides will continue, Brahimi says
Syria foes to meet face-to-face at peace talks after rocky start
Syrian government side rejects demand to sign up to transitional government statement
Syrian foes may discuss prisoner swaps despite talks acrimony
Russia’s foreign minister says rival sides have promised to start direct talks on Friday
Assad says he has no intention of giving up power
US and UN welcome move by Syrian National Coalition to take part in Geneva peace talks
Syria ships out first batch of chemical weapons
Head of al-Qaeda rebel group calls for ceasefire between opposition factions
Syrian opposition alleges new poison gas attack
Shells fired into Nabak said to have left victims with swollen limbs and foaming at the mouth
Hizbullah blames Israel for Beirut killing of commander
Israel denies any part in killing of Hassan al-Laqqis in Hadath district of Lebanese capital
UN evidence on Syria war crimes ‘implicates Assad’
UN human rights chief says evidence collected links incidents to head of state
UN announces January date for Syria peace talks
International peace conference will aim to bring end country’s civil war
Albania rejects US request to host destruction of Syria weapons
Stalled negotiations delay plan to rid country of 1,300 tonnes of chemical weapons
Syria opposition willing to enter talks with Assad regime
Participation conditional on creation of aid corridors and government releasing detainees
Suicide blast kills at least 16 Syrian security personnel
Pro-opposition group says Syrian fighter jets retaliated by striking opposition positions
Saudi Arabia declines UN Security Council seat
Kingdom condemns ‘international double standards’ on the Middle East
Syria will respect UN accord on chemical weapons, says Assad
Regime is under pressure to eradicate its chemical weapons arsenal after UN pact
UN security council agrees deal on Syria chemical weapons
Agreement represents breakthrough and rare unity between Russia and US
Syria hands over details of chemical weapons to The Hague
UN core members to vote next week on plan to fast-track destruction of weapon stockpiles
Kerry says there’s ‘no time to argue’ about Syria
Putin ‘not certain’ Assad will follow through with plan to destroy chemical weapons
Rebel leader says deal a ‘blow’ to uprising
Opposition general says deal will allow Assad escape punishment for poison gas attack
UN Syria report likely to confirm chemical gas use - Ban Ki-moon
Kerry says talks with Lavrov have been ‘constructive’
Assad denies ordering chemical attack and warns of retaliation against any US strikes
German report claims Syrian leader did not allow use of chemical weapons
G20 summit ends without agreement on Syria
Putin rallies opposition to proposals for punitive action against Assad
Obama hopes Putin will change mind over Syria
Russian president warns US against military action in Syria, stating Russia would ‘react’
France seeks to bolster case for Syria action
French release intelligence tying Assad government to chemical attack
Rebel Syria army claims benefit from US strike delay
Obama congressional approval move delays any military action ’til September 9th at least
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