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Doctor on life in Raqqa and leaving his pregnant wife to escape to EU

“I was a paediatric doctor in Syria, married with two children. We lived in Raqqa, now known as the stronghold of ISIL. I ran a private clinic in a

World News

Russians and Americans report "common ground" over Syria

The Russians and Americans have met in Moscow to discuss Syria, and it seems they have agreed on common ground from where they can move forward

World

The Red Cross on negotiation and morphing conflicts

Peter Maurer is President of the International Committee of the Red Cross he spoke to euronews reporter, Chris Cummins, about the changing nature of

Sweden

Sweden jails two men for life for crimes in Syria

Two men have been jailed for life in Sweden for committing acts of murder in Syria. They are the first to be jailed for terrorist crimes committed in

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World

Red Crescent says vulnerable civilians pay the price for war in Syria

As President of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Dr. Abdul Rahman Attar has witnessed the devastation of his country, a country ripped apart by a

World News

Russia fires warning shots at "provocative" Turkish fishing boat

More tension between Moscow and Ankara after a Russian warship fired warning shots at a Turkish vessel apparently to avoid a collision in the

United Kingdom

Protesters call for end to British airstrikes in Syria

Protesters have taken to the streets of London, to call on the government to end its airstrikes in Syria. They marched through the centre of the

Syria

Syria: explosions in Homs leave at least 16 dead

Syria has suffered another day of death and destruction. This time in the central city of Homs. At least 16 people were killed and scores more

World News

Baghdad calls for withdrawal of Turkish troops in northern Iraq

Iraq has appealed to the United Security Council that Turkey immediately and unconditionally remove its troops from northern Iraq. Baghdad has called

Syria

Syria's Assad says he won't negotiate with armed groups

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he will not negotiate with armed groups. A decision that seems to scupper peace talks that Russia and the

Canada

Canada: Syrian refugees get VIP welcome

First Syrian refugees arrive in Canada 10,000 by the end of year – PM Trudeau Further 15,000 by end of February 2016 The first

Germany

A migrant Christmas in Zwickau, Germany

It is a tradition which stretches back decades in the German town of Zwickau – the Christmas market. But for four Syrian refugees it is their first

Syria

Syrian opposition to meet government for peace talks in January

Peace talks will be held next month between the Syrian government and a joint team of political and armed rebel groups. The move was decided after

Iraq

USAF claims key ISIL kills in Iraq

US air force pictures from the skies over Iraq give little idea of the effectiveness of air strikes against ISIL. The planes are here because

Syria

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

Canada

Trudeau to welcome first of daily Syrian refugee flights to Canada

Earlybird Syrian refugees are arriving in small groups at Toronto airport, but Canada’s new prime minister will be there to welcome 2015’s first big

World News

German aircraft join the anti-ISIL coalition fighting in Syria

The German air force has joined the air power coalition fighting ISIL in Syria. German Tornado fighter-bombers are being used by coalition air power

Europe News

First time asylum applications on the rise in the EU

The number of people claiming asylum in the EU has risen by 150 percent year-on-year, officials figures show. It will put further pressure on

Syria

Who are the 'moderates' in Syria's Civil War?

Syrian opposition groups and rebel factions gathered in the Saudi capital of Riyadh (9-10 Dec.) to discuss their positions ahead of proposed peace

Syria

Syrian opposition groups begin talks in Riyadh

As one of the largest meetings of Syrian opposition groups and fighters met in Riyadh for three days of talks as part of efforts to unite anti.Assad