Islamic State ‘living its final moments’: US-backed forces
A spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said the SDF were making “great progress ... but… Read More
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‘With us or with them’: Syrian opposition asks Arab leaders to not mend ties with Assad
"We are surprised that our brothers are reaching out and building relations with this regime,"… Read More
7 years ago
Syrians in govt-controlled areas vote in local elections
DAMASCUS: Syrians in government-controlled areas cast their ballots on Sunday in the first local elections… Read More
7 years ago
Iran’s defence minister meets Assad, Syrian counterpart
Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami arrived in Syria on Sunday for meetings with President Bashar… Read More
7 years ago
Syria’s Assad to meet Kim in North Korea
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he plans to visit North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. Read More
7 years ago
‘Terrorist’ Assad cannot be part of Syria solution, warns Erdogan
TUNIS: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday a political solution to the Syrian conflict… Read More
8 years ago
In new shift, France urges Syria transition without Assad
PARIS: Bashar al-Assad “cannot be the solution” for Syria after six years of conflict, French… Read More
8 years ago
Assad leads prayers in rare appearance outside Damascus
DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad led Eid al-Fitr prayers in the central city of Hama… Read More
8 years ago
Tillerson to confront Russia over support for Assad
MOSCOW: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson flew into Moscow on Tuesday to confront Russia… Read More
8 years ago
Trump’s UN envoy says ouster of Assad is a priority of US
WASHINGTON: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said in an interview that she sees… Read More
8 years ago
Syria ‘did not and will not’ use chemical weapons: minister
DAMASCUS: Syria's armed forces "did not and will not" use chemical weapons, even against militant… Read More
8 years ago
Syria attack ‘crossed a lot of lines,’ says Trump
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime had crossed a… Read More
8 years ago
Erdogan blames ‘murderer Assad’ for suspected Syria chemical attack
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday blamed the Syrian government for a suspected… Read More
8 years ago
Russia defends Syria against ‘chemical attack’ outcry
MOSCOW/DAMASCUS: Russia defended its ally Damascus on Wednesday against international outcry over a suspected chemical… Read More
8 years ago
‘Gas attack’ kills 58 in rebel-held Syria town
KHAN SHEIKHUN, SYRIA: A suspected chemical attack killed at least 58 civilians including several children… Read More
8 years ago
UN Syria envoy says talks have set agenda for progress on peace
GENEVA: Syria's first U.N.-led peace talks in almost a year ended on Friday without breakthrough… Read More
8 years ago
UN envoy questions US engagement on Syria
MUNICH: UN envoy Staffan de Mistura on Sunday questioned US President Donald Trump's engagement in… Read More
8 years ago
UNSC agrees to Russian-Turkish peace plan for Syria
BEIRUT: A ceasefire held across most of Syria as Russia and Turkey secured unanimous passage… Read More
9 years ago
Syria ceasefire begins, but is shaky with early clashes
BEIRUT: A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides… Read More
9 years ago
Air strikes kill 22 civilians in eastern Syria: monitor
BEIRUT: Air strikes carried out by unidentified aircraft killed at least 22 civilians, including 10… Read More
9 years ago