Syria

UN wants to ‘work on’ expanding aid in Syria

Feb 19, 2016 04:21

The UN special envoy for Syria says the world body wants to expand aid deliveries to more besieged areas in the conflict-stricken country.
Military victory in Syria bankrupt logic: UN

Feb 19, 2016 04:07

The United Nations has warned against involvement by more parties in the Syrian conflict amid calls by Saudi Arabia and Turkey to roll their war machines into the battle-scarred country.
Turkey’s military vehicles enter Aleppo Province

Feb 19, 2016 03:05

Turkish military vehicles have entered the northwestern Syrian Province of Aleppo while Turkish troops have been spotted digging a trench there.
Hungary accuses Syrian refugee of 'terrorism'

Feb 18, 2016 13:56

A Syrian refugee has been accused of committing an “act of terror” in Hungary during last year’s clashes with border forces, as the country goes ahead with its anti-refugee policies.
No evidence of Russia attacks on Syria hospitals: Moscow

Feb 18, 2016 13:12

Russia has dismissed accusations of bombing hospitals in Syria, including one supported by the medical aid group Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
US-led airstrikes kill 15 civilians, including kids, in Syria

Feb 18, 2016 12:58

Airstrikes carried out by a US-led coalition purporting to fight Daesh have killed at least 15 civilians, including three children, in northeastern Syria, a monitoring group says.
Turkish forces escort 2,000 militants to Syria: Monitor

Feb 18, 2016 11:33

Turkish forces have escorted at least 2,000 militants back to Syria over the last week in a covert operation to reverse the loss of terrorist groups, sources say.
Syria army retakes strategic town in Latakia

Feb 18, 2016 06:45

The Syrian army says it has recaptured the strategic town of Kansaba in the northern countryside of Latakia Province after heavy clashes with militants.
Humanitarian aid convoys reach four besieged Syrian towns

Feb 18, 2016 06:42

At least 100 trucks carrying humanitarian aid for the besieged areas of Syria have entered four of the five terrorist-held areas after setting off from Damascus under a UN-sponsored deal.
Turkey signals escalating Syria attack

Feb 18, 2016 06:39

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu accuses the Syrian government of being directly responsible for a bombing in Ankara, saying Turkey will continue to shell Kurdish positions inside the Arab country.