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Nothing to celebrate as the Syrian Conflict hits the four-year mark

The conflict in Syria is four years old today, four years during which the country has been ripped apart as the conflict has changed and become more

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Syria's blackout demonstrates deadly entry into fifth year of civil war

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Syria: Civilians pay heavy price amid fierce fighting for Aleppo

The battle for Aleppo is raging and civilians are paying the price. Reports say at least 22 have been killed in a government barrel bomb attack as

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Europe needs to 'have the will to fight terrorism' declares Syria's Assad

Bashar al-Assad gives his views on who is funding ISIL, Europe's efforts to fight terrorism and the UN's failure to eradicate war.

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[WATCH] Video emerges claiming to show fresh fighting between Syrian Kurds and Assad forces

New footage purports to show Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units in action

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Syrian President visits soldiers in Damascus in rare public appearance

In a rare public appearance in recent times, and complete with patriotic music, Syrian state television has shown footage of its embattled president

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Syria ready to discuss Russia peace plan talks

Syria said on Saturday it is willing to participate in “preliminary consultations” in Moscow aimed at restarting peace talks next year to end its

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Syria: Tehran renews support for Assad regime

During a meeting with Bashar al Assad in Damascus, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani also discussed the threat of renewed aggression by Israel in Syria.

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Syria's Assad holds historic election; critics decry 'blood poll'

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Fabius: Syria used chemical weapons again in 14 attacks since October

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Syria's Assad expresses support for Putin on Ukraine

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Syria: President al-Assad’s forces focus efforts on strategic town near Lebanon

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Syrian rebels say new regime defector has evidence of old chemical weapon attack

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How would Russia react to US airstrikes in Syria?

My Europe Series

The realities of the Syrian conflict: Carla del Ponte

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Al Qaeda's rise in Syria

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Eleventh-hour Syrian carnage escalates

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Exclusive: 24 hours in the chaos of Aleppo

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Abdelkader el-Hadji, Aleppo rebel leader: "We are stronger"

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Syria: Assad the domino that will not fall

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.