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My Europe Series

Seeking justice in Europe for Syrian torture victims

Syrian torture survivors and human rights activists speak out about their quest for justice.

My Europe Series

Human Rights Watch's Nadim Houry on torture in Syria

Nadim Houry is director of Human Rights Watch’s terrorism and counter-terrorism programme.

My Europe Series

Syrian torture survivors speak out

Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie speaks with Syrian victims of torture who are seeking justice in Germany.

Lebanon

EU and Lebanon hold first official talks since PM Hariri's return

The head of EU foreign policy Federica Mogherini spoke about Syria during her visit saying she wanted all Syrians who fled violence in their country to be protected and to be given the option to return home when the time is right.

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Syria

Aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis of besieged Syrians

Charity officials working on the outskirts of Damascus have warned that humanitarian conditions have reached crisis levels as the Syrian government continues to block trucks carrying relief supplies from reaching badly effected areas.

Russia

Putin's 'Doomsday Plane'

Russia's equivalent of Air Force One.

Syria

Russia begins to withdraw troops from Syria

After Russia announced the defeat of ISIL in Syria, President Putin told soldiers "the motherland is waiting" for them.

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Putin visits Russian military base in Syria

The Russian president's appearance came as he announced victory against ISIL and a partial pullout of his country's forces from the Middle-Eastern nation

Living

This Syrian chocolate factory is a lesson in perseverance

World News

Iraq announces victory over ISIL

The Iraqi government announces that its war against ISIL is over, three years after a third of its territory was overrun by the militant group

World News

Syria peace talks begin in Geneva

The latest round of peace talks begin in Geneva. The Syrian opposition is calling for a political solution within six months

Syria

23 killed in Syrian regime airstrikes as peace talks face uncertainty

At least 23 people have been killed by airstrikes in Eastern Ghouta as Syrian government forces intensify their efforts to retake the rebel stronghold.

USA

Syria: Russia casts UN veto again, blocking inquiry into chemical weapons attacks

It is the third time in a month that Russia has blocked attempts to extend the inquiry

France

Karl Lagerfeld evokes Holocaust when criticising immigrants in Germany

The Chanel designer said on French television that migrants are Jews' "worst enemies"

Russia

Russia and Turkey focus on Syria in talks at Sochi

Leaders President Putin and Erdogan push for closer ties as they consider a political solution for Syria

Syria

A chemical attack, now starvation: siege chokes Damascus suburbs

The UN says at least 1,200 children suffer from malnutrition in rebel-held eastern Ghouta, under siege by government forces since 2013.

Syria

Syria declares victory over Islamic State group

The Syrian army and its allies have retaken Albu Kamal, the last town the jihadists controlled in the country.

Syria

Russia opposes UN resolution on Syria chemical attacks investigation

France, Britain, the US, and Germany demand UN extend mandate on Syria chemical probe while Russia says there is not enough evidence.

Germany

Syria signs up to Paris climate deal, isolating Trump

Syria says it will join the 2015 Paris accord on tackling global warming, leaving President Trump's administration the only one opposed to it

Syria

Ruins ISIL's only legacy in Deir El-Zour

The Syrian army has recaptured Deir El-Zour at the heart of its oil-producing region, but there is little worth saving among the ruins ISIL leaves behind.