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Aleppo battle 'reaches its end' in devastating blow to rebels

The battle for Aleppo has reached its end, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said on Monday, marking a devastating blow for the rebellion against President Bashar…

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Aleppo '95 percent under Syrian government control'

Syrian government forces now control more than 95 percent of Aleppo, the Russian Defence Ministry was quoted as saying on Monday.

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Syrian Army advances in Aleppo

A Syrian military source said the army and its allies had captured the al-Asila and Aaajam districts southeast of Aleppo's ancient citadel.

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Aleppo: conflicting reports over a halt in the offensive

There are conflicting reports over whether the Russian-backed Syrian government has halted its military push to retake the rebel-held eastern Aleppo.

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Syrian army 'stops operations' in east Aleppo to evacuate civilians - Lavrov

The move comes amid strong international criticism over the failure to secure aid for civilians, as the Syrian army closes on the last rebel-held areas of Aleppo.

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Syrian army breaks through into key al-Sakhour district of eastern Aleppo

Rebel-held territory in eastern Aleppo has been split in two after Syrian government forces captured the key district of al-Sakhour.

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Siege of Aleppo: battle reaches crescendo

Syrian pro-government forces are believed to have reclaimed the largest rebel-controlled district in Aleppo.

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Children killed in airstrike on Damascus nursery

Activists are blaming government forces for the shelling in a rebel-held district of the Syrian capital, which reportedly happened during morning playtime.

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Watch: Boy left hanging from bomb-hit building in Aleppo is rescued

This is the moment rescuers saved a boy left hanging precariously after more bombing in besieged Aleppo.

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Prophesied apocalypse a 'myth' as Dabiq recaptured from ISIL

The prophesied “apocalyptic battle” for Dabiq did not come to fruition as Turkey-backed Syrian rebels rout ISIL from the village The ISIL stronghold near the Turkish border in northern Syria has been

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White Helmet rescuers fair game for ruthless Syrian regime says founder

Since 2013 volunteer rescue workers in the White Helmets organisation have been trying to save lives in the Syrian civil war. But Moscow and Damascus accuse them of being close to terrorist groups, an

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Attack and counter-attacks continue in the battle for Aleppo

There has been no let up in the battle for Aleppo and surrounding areas.

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Initial 'calm prevails' as Syrian ceasefire deal comes into effect

A nationwide ceasefire agreement in Syria brokered by Russia and the United States has come into effect.

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Dozens ill after alleged Syrian government chlorine attack on Aleppo

An alleged chlorine gas attack on the Syrian city of Aleppo is said to have led to dozens of people including children being treated in hospital for suffocation.

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Battle for Aleppo intensifies as rebels and regime troops send in reinforcements

Both rebels and government troops are sending in reinforcements to Aleppo as the long battle for Syria’s second city intensifies.

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Rebels who broke siege of Aleppo come under air-attack

Rebel fighters in Aleppo in Syria have come under air-bombardment from pro-government forces.

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Rebels 'break government siege' in eastern Aleppo - reports

Islamist rebels in Syria say they have broken through to besieged opposition-held areas in eastern Aleppo.

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Syria: Fighting intensifies around Aleppo

A government-led-offensive has intensified fighting around Aleppo in recent days.

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Video footage released of suspected chlorine gas attack in Syria

Syrian rebels have released video footage of a suspected chlorine gas attack in Syria.

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Syrian rebels prepare for Aleppo siege

Syrian government troops say they are moving in against rebel held positions in the Syrian city of Aleppo.