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Pope renews call for Syrian peace after talks fail in Astana

Appeal comes after no progress is made in 11th round of Russian-sponsored talks in Kazakh capital.

Syria

More than 100 injured in Aleppo 'gas attacks'

Insurgents said to have launched chlorine shells into the government occupied city, although rebel group leaders deny the claims.

Canada

Canada’s resettlement of refugees: Potential lessons for Europe

Canada’s resettlement of refugees: Potential lessons for Europe

World

US denounces Russian role in Syria crisis.

The United States Special Representative for Syria has denounced Russia’s role in the conflict there and its “unyielding" support for the Assad Regime. In an interview with our correspondent Méabh Mc Mahon, James Jeffrey said the US would not finance any reconstruction in the country.

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Syria

Syria summit: The "return of refugees must be voluntary"

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says a constitutional committee for Syria should be formed as soon as possible. It comes after a four-way summit on Syria in Istanbul together with Germany's Angela Merkel, France's Emmanuel Macron and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Turkey

Leaders meet in Istanbul for summit on how to stop Syria's war

More than 360,000 people have been killed in Syria since 2011.

World

Syrian war victims: rehabilitation rebuilds lives in Turkey

In partnership with The European Commission

The international community helps Syria & Turkey to restore mobility to the war-disabled, and take some of the strain off stretched local health services.

World News

Europe briefing: 5 stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as it happens this morning.

Syria

‘They took our children, our blood and now our property’

Human Rights Watch says the Syrian government is using a controversial new property law to prevent displaced residents returning to their homes in former rebel-held areas.

USA

Syria 'ready' for refugees to return, says Foreign Minister

Syria says it's ready for the voluntary return of refugees and is appealing for help to rebuild the country devastated by a more than seven-year long war.

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White Helmets protest strikes against facilities and volunteers

Members of the Syrian Civil Defence in Idlib province demonstrated on Tuesday against the targeting of their facilities and volunteers by Syrian forces and their allies.

Russia

Russia says it no longer blames Israel for downing its plane in Syria

Russia's defence ministry had earlier on Tuesday suggested that Israeli warplanes flying nearby had deliberately attracted Syrian anti-aircraft fire to down the place.

Syria

Moscow blames Israel after Syria downs Russian plane

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman the blame "fully rests with Israel", adding that Russia "reserves the right to take further steps in response."

Europe News

Russia and Turkey to create demilitarised zone around Idlib

Leaders say there will be no attack on the rebel city.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan conflict could be more deadly than Syria this year

The total number of deaths in Afghanistan's conflict was listed at 19,694 in 2017, according to figures.

Syria

Man in Idlib fearing chemical attack makes gas mask from party cups

Idlib residents are said to be preparing themselves ahead of expected offensives on the Syrian city, with one man making gas masks from whatever he can get his hands on — charcoal, cotton, party cups and plastic bags.

Cyprus

Cyprus struggles with increased influx of asylum seekers

More than 140 refugees arrived in just four days from September 1 to 4, in what the Cypriot government said was a significant spike in irregular immigration.

Syria

Air strikes continue in last Syrian rebel stronghold of Idlib

Russian and Syrian warplanes have kept up their assault on Idlib after a summit failed to agree on a ceasefire.

USA

UN Security Council meets to discuss expected offensive in Syria

U.N. Syria mediator Staffan de Mistura said there were "all the ingredients for a perfect storm".

Iran

'Iran is paying the price to protect Europe from terrorists'

Head of parliamentary delegation tells Euronews that Iranian forces in Syria are saving European lives.

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