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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

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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.

Syria

The female Syrian lecturer trading books for guns

Roaeda, a former university teacher is now holding a sniper rifle for the NDF instead of teaching students

Syria

Syrian army retakes Deir al-Zor from ISIL

The Syrian government have regained control over the eastern city of Deir al-Zor from so-called Islamic State

Turkey

Top retailers fail to stop refugee abuse

Some of Europe's best-known retailers are failing to stop the abuse of thousands of Syrian refugees working in Turkish factories in the country's multi-billion dollar garment industry.

Syria

Syria rejects UN chemical attack report

The report blames the Assad regime for a chemical strike that killed dozens in an opposition-held town

Syria

Syrian regime ‘was behind deadly chemical weapons attack’

The regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was responsible for sarin gas attack, claims US, citing independent report.

Syria

'They didn't shut her up': British fighter plays Ariana Grande in Raqqa

"Freedom is coming back here now, and singing is coming back here," says British actor turned anti-Islamic State fighter in Syria.

Syria

Clear up of Raqqa could leave residents unable to return for at least three months

Syrian Democratic Forces say its will take at least three months until residents of Raqqa can return to the city after the US backed force declared victory over Islamic State there.

Syria

Syrian Democratic Forces’ ‘donut stunt’ marks end of Islamic State siege over Raqqa

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) echoed the Islamic State’s ‘donut stunt’ after liberating Raqqa, Syria from the militants on October 17. The stunt was previously performed by the Islamic State (ISIS) when they captured Raqqa three years earlier.

Syria

Turkish army convoy enters Syria's Idlib

Turkish forces have entered the northwestern Syrian province as part of a joint mission with Russia and Iran to enforce a ceasefire there.