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Russia and Turkey announce Syrian ceasefire without extremist groups

Syria, Russia and Turkey have declared that a ceasefire will come into effect at midnight on Thursday in Syria - but it won't include Islamic state or a group which once had links to al-Qaida.

Syria

Syrians express both hope and doubt over ceasefire

In the hours leading up to the declaration of a partial ceasefire in Syria residents in Damascus expressed their hope that it will hold.

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Last refugees bid farewell in the snow to Aleppo

After a day of delays the evacuation of Aleppo resumes, with reports saying the city has now been emptied of resistance.

Syria

Turkey and Russia say they're pushing for a nationwide ceasefire in Syria

After six years of civil war, could a nationwide ceasefire now be possible in Syria?

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'First convoy leaves eastern Aleppo' under evacuation deal

A first convoy of people requiring medical attention left war-shattered eastern Aleppo on Thursday morning, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Syria

Evacuation under threat as Aleppo ceasefire unravels

Less than 24 hours after a ceasefire was agreed, shelling has resumed in eastern Aleppo.

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New footage from east Aleppo apparently shows ceasefire being broken

The sound of a ceasefire being shattered is caught on camera by a citizen journalist in eastern Aleppo.

Syria

Thousands stream out of Aleppo as rebel deal is struck

Russia's ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin says an agreement has been struck for rebels to evacuate the city in north-western Syria.

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Syria's army pauses military operations in Aleppo - Russia

Syria’s army has suspended “active” military action in eastern Aleppo, according to Russia’s foreign minister.

Syria

Russia and China block UN call for Aleppo truce

Discord at the UN as Russia and China block moves for a temporary truce in the Syrian city of Aleppo

Yemen

Hopes and fears as 48-hour ceasefire in Yemen comes into effect

The truce announced by the Saudi-led coalition aims to end 20 months of fighting, in which more than 10,000 people have died.

Yemen

Deadly clashes in run-up to Yemen ceasefire

After 20 months of war, deadly clashes have continued to rage in Yemen ahead of a planned ceasefire.

Syria

No sign of civilians or rebels leaving Aleppo despite Russian airstrikes pause

A Russian pause in airstrikes on the Syrian city of Aleppo does not appear to have encouraged any civilians to leave or rebels to surrender, as Moscow had hoped.

Syria

Syria crisis: Aleppo fighting intensifies as ceasefire collapses

Fierce fighting and air strikes have broken the third-day of a four-day unilateral ceasefire in the divided Syrian city of Aleppo, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human…

Syria

Syria: Aleppo ceasefire begins

Leaflets dropped over rebel-held parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo urged people to take their chance to get out, as a so-called ‘humanitarian pause’ in air strikes formally came into effect on…

Yemen

UN-backed truce comes into force in Yemen

Truce begins in Yemen as aid workers hope to use the peace to help parts of the country cut off for months

World News

French president pushes for longer Aleppo ceasefire

Just hours before he meets the leaders of Russia and Germany, French President Francois Hollande said on Wednesday that he’s urgently trying to extend an eleven hour ceasefire planned for tomorrow in…

Yemen

Yemen's warring sides agree to a truce

The UN has announced a ceasefire between Yemen’s warring parties which is to start Wednesday night local time.

Syria

Russia calls eight-hour 'humanitarian pause' in Aleppo

Moscow says bombing will stop in the Syrian city on Thursday to allow civilians and rebels to leave. The US dismisses the move.

Colombia

Colombia ceasefire extended as rebels attempt peace

President Santos of Colombia announces an extension of the ceasefire between the government and Farc rebels will be extended until December 31.