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Syria: US on verge of ending peace talks with Russia
As Russia vows to press ahead with its Aleppo offensive, the US says it is on the verge of ending Syria peace talks with Moscow.As Russia vows to press ahead with its Aleppo offensive, the US says it is on the verge of ending Syria peace talks with Moscow.
UN condemns attacks on Aleppo hospitals as doctors struggle in ever-worse conditions
The International Committee of the Red Cross reports a dramatic rise in the death toll in Aleppo.The International Committee of the Red Cross reports a dramatic rise in the death toll in Aleppo.
Syrian opposition group calls on Cairo for help to resolve the civil war
The Cairo Conference for Syrian Opposition delegation is in talks with Egypt to try to convince the Arabic power to have more involvement in efforts to resolve the Syrian civil…The Cairo Conference for Syrian Opposition delegation is in talks with Egypt to try to convince the Arabic power to have more involvement in efforts to resolve the Syrian civil…
Air strikes hit two hospitals in eastern Aleppo
Monitors say Syria's government and its Russian backers have stepped up air attacks on rebel-held parts of the city since the end of a ceasefire last week.Monitors say Syria's government and its Russian backers have stepped up air attacks on rebel-held parts of the city since the end of a ceasefire last week.
Drone footage shows damage in besieged Aleppo
This bird’s eye footage illustrates the extent of the damage in eastern Aleppo, after a ceasefire collapsed in Syria last week.This bird’s eye footage illustrates the extent of the damage in eastern Aleppo, after a ceasefire collapsed in Syria last week.
"Nowhere to hide" - volunteer describes conditions inside Aleppo
Syrian government forces have reportedly sealed off yet another rebel-held neighbourhood in Aleppo adding to the nearly 300,000 people effectively trapped inside the besieged…Syrian government forces have reportedly sealed off yet another rebel-held neighbourhood in Aleppo adding to the nearly 300,000 people effectively trapped inside the besieged…
Aleppo: four-front ground offensive
Pro-Syrian government forces attacked rebel-held areas of Aleppo on four fronts on Tuesday.Pro-Syrian government forces attacked rebel-held areas of Aleppo on four fronts on Tuesday.
Russia slams US rhetoric for rising tensions over Aleppo
The Syrian military announced a new offensive against the city of Aleppo on Monday .The Syrian military announced a new offensive against the city of Aleppo on Monday .
EU unveils 'debit card' scheme for Syrian refugees in Turkey
The 348-million euro programme is part of the deal aimed at curbing the number of refugees coming to Europe.The 348-million euro programme is part of the deal aimed at curbing the number of refugees coming to Europe.
From Aleppo to Saarbrücken
The life of a Syrian refugee since he moved to Germany in 2015The life of a Syrian refugee since he moved to Germany in 2015
Attack and counter-attacks continue in the battle for Aleppo
There has been no let up in the battle for Aleppo and surrounding areas.There has been no let up in the battle for Aleppo and surrounding areas.
Russia accused at UN of 'barbarism' and 'war crimes' in Syria
There was a bitter war of words on Sunday at a specially-convened meeting of the UN Security Council over Syria – as diplomatic efforts to broker peace give way to…There was a bitter war of words on Sunday at a specially-convened meeting of the UN Security Council over Syria – as diplomatic efforts to broker peace give way to…
Syrian government planes bombard Aleppo as diplomacy degenerates
Sunday in Aleppo has seen fierce battles between the Syrian army and rebels for a strategic refugee camp.Sunday in Aleppo has seen fierce battles between the Syrian army and rebels for a strategic refugee camp.
Syria: UN's Ban Ki-moon 'appalled by chilling military escalation' in Aleppo
The death toll in Aleppo is said to have risen above 200 in just two days, provoking a strong reaction from United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.The death toll in Aleppo is said to have risen above 200 in just two days, provoking a strong reaction from United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Syria: Assad forces tighten grip on Aleppo
Russian-backed Syrian forces seized strategic territory to the north of Aleppo on Saturday, marking the first major ground advance of an offensive to retake rebel-held zones and bring the entire cityRussian-backed Syrian forces seized strategic territory to the north of Aleppo on Saturday, marking the first major ground advance of an offensive to retake rebel-held zones and bring the entire city
Toddler and a little girl rescued from rubble in Aleppo
Amateur video shows a baby boy and a little girl being rescued from the rubble in Aleppo, after the Syrian city is hit by a wave of heavy air strikes.Amateur video shows a baby boy and a little girl being rescued from the rubble in Aleppo, after the Syrian city is hit by a wave of heavy air strikes.
Syria: Aleppo under fire again from deadly air strikes
After ferocious bombardments on Friday, warplanes have mounted a new wave of heavy air strikes on rebel-held parts of Aleppo, monitors say, ahead of an expected ground offensive by Syrian government fAfter ferocious bombardments on Friday, warplanes have mounted a new wave of heavy air strikes on rebel-held parts of Aleppo, monitors say, ahead of an expected ground offensive by Syrian government f
American-Russian Syrian diplomacy gets bogged down as bombs fall on Aleppo
Russia and the United States continue their stumbling diplomacy over Syria on the margins of the UN General Assembly, with little sign of progress.Russia and the United States continue their stumbling diplomacy over Syria on the margins of the UN General Assembly, with little sign of progress.
Syria: Unprecedented airstrikes hit Aleppo killing over 90
The Syrian Army’s offensive in rebel-held eastern-Aleppo is said to have been the heaviest in months.The Syrian Army’s offensive in rebel-held eastern-Aleppo is said to have been the heaviest in months.
Civil defence centres 'targeted' as Syrian army's Aleppo offensive intensifies
The Syrian army’s new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo has intensified.The Syrian army’s new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo has intensified.
Syria's Assad says US 'lacks will' to work with Russia to defeat terrorists
Embattled Syrian President Bashar al Assad has hit out at the US, saying it has no will to work with Russia to defeat ISIL and other groups seen as terrorist in…Embattled Syrian President Bashar al Assad has hit out at the US, saying it has no will to work with Russia to defeat ISIL and other groups seen as terrorist in…
The UN resumes aid deliveries to Syria as overnight airstrikes hit Aleppo
The United Nations has said it will resume aid operations to Syria by sending trucks to a besieged district near Damascus.The United Nations has said it will resume aid operations to Syria by sending trucks to a besieged district near Damascus.
Syrian children's paintings on display in Shanghai
A non-governmental organization in China is exhibiting paintings by Syrian children to raise awareness about the migrants crisis from the war-torn country.A non-governmental organization in China is exhibiting paintings by Syrian children to raise awareness about the migrants crisis from the war-torn country.
Germany: teenage refugee arrested over possible ISIL ties
Police in Germany say they have arrested a 16-year-old Syrian refugee in Cologne on suspicion of having links to ISIL.Police in Germany say they have arrested a 16-year-old Syrian refugee in Cologne on suspicion of having links to ISIL.
Claim and counterclaim as US and Russia row over destroyed aid convoy
The short lived truce in Syria brokered by the US and Russia is in tatters after a UN aid convoy was destroyed.The short lived truce in Syria brokered by the US and Russia is in tatters after a UN aid convoy was destroyed.
Four medical workers killed in Syria airstrike
Four medical workers from the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations were killed overnight by an airstrike in Syria.Four medical workers from the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations were killed overnight by an airstrike in Syria.
US accuses Russia of air strike on Syria aid convoy
The Obama administration has accused Russian forces of the airstrike on a UN aid convoy, which shattered the fragile peace agreement in Syria.The Obama administration has accused Russian forces of the airstrike on a UN aid convoy, which shattered the fragile peace agreement in Syria.
UN suspends all aid to Syria after convoy attack
The United Nations has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after its trucks were hit during a deadly air raid near Aleppo.The United Nations has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after its trucks were hit during a deadly air raid near Aleppo.
Humanitarian aid convoy hit by air strike in Syria
An international aid convoy has been hit by an air strike while delivering aid to 78,000 people in the hard-to-reach town of Urm al-Kubra in Syria.An international aid convoy has been hit by an air strike while delivering aid to 78,000 people in the hard-to-reach town of Urm al-Kubra in Syria.
UN General Assembly on refugees and migrants
The United Nations’ 71st General Assembly, underway in New York, is the first summit on refugees and migrants.The United Nations’ 71st General Assembly, underway in New York, is the first summit on refugees and migrants.