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Syria: opposition 'milestone' agreement paves way for government talks

Powerful rebel group Ahrar al-Sham has reportedly signed up to a Syrian opposition statement after two days of negotiations in Riyadh. Political

Syria

What the ceasefire means for Homs

Buses carrying insurgents leave the Syrian city of Homs Part of rare local ceasefire deal Priority given to women, children, seriously wounded

Syria

Syria: Assad's enemies attempt a united front ahead of peace talks

As a first attempt to bring together fractured Syrian opposition parties is being made at a special meeting in Riyadh, on the battle front , around

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Syria's Assad says Russian support has tipped balance on the ground

Syria’s President has praised Russia’s role in his country’s conflict. In an interview aired on Czech Television, Bashar al-Assad said Turkey’s

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Syria: 40 reported dead in air strikes on market, blamed on Russian jets

It is claimed Russian jets have struck a market in Syria’s Idlib province, with reports of at least 40 people killed. Witnesses say, in a second, the

France

French Foreign Minister foresees Syrian forces in the fight against ISIL

RTL, a French private radio in France, has reported that France’s Foreign Minister has opened the door to possible cooperation with Syrian forces to

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Live Q&A: What is life like on a Russian military base in Syria?

Austria

Talks delegates in Vienna agree plan for Syria

Delegates at the multi-national talks on Syria taking place in Vienna say a broad timeline and plan for political transition towards elections in the

Syria

Civilians dead in mortar attack on Assad's Latakia stronghold

A mortar attack has killed at least 22 civilians and injured some 65 in ‘‘Latakia’‘:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latakia in Syria. Death and

Russia

Russia says it's not crucial that President Assad stays in power

Moscow appears to be changing its stance regarding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. A spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry is on record

Syria

Fate of Assad crucial to ending Syrian war

Perhaps evidence of a coming compromise: the first known departure from Syria of President Bashar al-Assad during the more than four-year-long civil

Russia

Assad would welcome Russian support for anti-ISIL rebels - Putin

A grand coalition against ISIL militants in Syria is an initiative that Moscow would like to see and it would not displease Damascus, according to

Russia

Syria's Assad discusses military operation in Kremlin

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a surprise visit to Moscow for talks about Russia’s air operation against Islamist militants in Syria. The

Syria

Syrian forces regain control of key eastern area, state sources report

According to Syrian state television, government forces have regained control of al-Jafra in the east of the country. The area is considered the

Russia

"Support Assad" T-shirts are latest 'must have' fashion in Russia

Russia’s Defence MInistry is whipping up public enthusiasm for the country’s intervention in Syria. It’s issued “T shirts emblazoned with a support

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Iran says political and military solution needed to end Syria war

Iran says there has to be both a political and military solution to the crisis in Syria. A delegation of lawmakers from the Islamic Republic has been

Syria

Syrian rebels claim a victory over ISIL in Aleppo as Assad allies prepare to fight for the province

Syrian rebels claim to have freed the village of Tal Jabin in Aleppo province, overcoming ISIL fighters according to social media video. The

Syria

Syrian army plans ground battle for Aleppo with Russian air support

The Syrian Army along with Iranian and Hezbollah allies are to launch a ground offensive against insurgents in the Aleppo area, according to

World

Turkey must set its own policy to face the Syrian crisis -HDP leader

Ahead of Turkey's general elections scheduled on November 1, euronews spoke to Selahattin Demirtas, co-leader of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP).

Syria

Moscow says violation of Turkish air space a "mistake"

Air strikes by Russian fighter jets over Syria have sparked a row with with Turkey. Ankara summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest over the violation

A key figure in Syria’s war, Bashar al-Assad remains at the center of international debates. Explore his policies, alliances, and the future of his leadership.