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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.
Syrian ceasefire over
The Syrian Army has announced the end of last week’s ceasefire blaming rebels and citing over 300 violations of the agreement.The Syrian Army has announced the end of last week’s ceasefire blaming rebels and citing over 300 violations of the agreement.
Syrian speak out ahead UN refugee summit
As the UN General Assembly prepares to host a high-level summit to address the refugee and migrant crisis, the reality for the millions of Syrians who have fled the country since 2011 is one of frustrAs the UN General Assembly prepares to host a high-level summit to address the refugee and migrant crisis, the reality for the millions of Syrians who have fled the country since 2011 is one of frustr
Syria: Turkish 'safety zone' could span 5,000 square kilometres
Turkey’s so-called ‘safety zone’ in Syria could eventually span an area of 5,000 square kilometres, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.Turkey’s so-called ‘safety zone’ in Syria could eventually span an area of 5,000 square kilometres, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.
Inside the mind of a suicide bomber
Norwegian documentary-maker Pål Refsdal tries to show "the other side" in his documentary 'Dugma: The Button', in which he films the daily life of "martyrs in waiting" in Syria.Norwegian documentary-maker Pål Refsdal tries to show "the other side" in his documentary 'Dugma: The Button', in which he films the daily life of "martyrs in waiting" in Syria.
Syrian truce at stake
The US/Russian brokered ceasefire which expired at midnight on Monday has not been officially extended.The US/Russian brokered ceasefire which expired at midnight on Monday has not been officially extended.
Aleppo pounded by air strikes - monitors
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says people have been injured in the Syrian city. The group says it is not possible to identify who was behind the air strikes.The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says people have been injured in the Syrian city. The group says it is not possible to identify who was behind the air strikes.
Syria ceasefire under pressure after US-led strikes reportedly kill soldiers
Will Syria’s shaky ceasefire survive this latest setback?Will Syria’s shaky ceasefire survive this latest setback?
Thousands march through London for refugees
Holding placards and chanting songs welcoming refugees, demonstrators called on the authorities to live up to a pledge made by former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2015.Holding placards and chanting songs welcoming refugees, demonstrators called on the authorities to live up to a pledge made by former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2015.
What next for Syria's ceasefire? UN meeting cancelled at last minute
The US and Russia say they want to extend the ceasefire they have brokered in Syria.The US and Russia say they want to extend the ceasefire they have brokered in Syria.
Syrian ceasefire still alive but not solid enough for aid to get through
Sporadic shelling continues in eastern suburbs of Damascus but a fragile truce between government forces and rebels in Syria is still holding – just.Sporadic shelling continues in eastern suburbs of Damascus but a fragile truce between government forces and rebels in Syria is still holding – just.
Will aid get into Aleppo? Syria ceasefire remains fragile
If true, it would be a big step towards getting aid into eastern Aleppo.If true, it would be a big step towards getting aid into eastern Aleppo.
Sold-out show for Syrian expat orchestra
With its fusion of Arabic and European classical music, the Syrian Expat Philarmonic Orchestra performs at a sold-out show in Germany.With its fusion of Arabic and European classical music, the Syrian Expat Philarmonic Orchestra performs at a sold-out show in Germany.
Eastern districts of Aleppo desperate for food and medicine
The Castello Road is a strategic supply line for rebels in the besieged districts of Aleppo.The Castello Road is a strategic supply line for rebels in the besieged districts of Aleppo.