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Regime forces seize last IS pocket in southern Syria
Air strikes by US-led coalition kill over 40 in another IS pocket.
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US-led coalition strikes kill 14 civilians in east Syria: monitor
Death toll includes five children under the age of 18.
US ‘subsidising’ Saudi, Asian militaries: Trump
“They’ll pay us. The problem is nobody ever asks,” Trump says adding that he spoke to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman.
Syria rebels deny pulling arms under Turkey-Russia deal
Russia and Turkey have agreed to create a buffer zone free of both terrorists and heavy arms in Idlib.
Syria calls on US, French, Turkish forces to 'withdraw immediately'
The foreign minister also calls on Syrian refugees to come home, insisting that the “war on terror is almost over”.
Syria reopens vital border crossing with Jordan
Reopening of Naseeb border crossing would restore a much-needed gateway for Syrian exports to Arab countries.
Russia says plane downing result of 'premeditated' actions by Israeli pilots
Kremlin spokesman says it is boosting security of its troops in Syria by taking extra measures.
Four years of coalition strikes on Syria kill 3,300 civilians: monitor
“Among those killed are 826 children and 615 women,” says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights chief Rami Abdel Rahman.
After Damascus raid, Israel says working to keep weapons from foes
Israel has not officially confirmed or denied reports of an attack on Damascus international airport.
Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on ceasefire for Syria’s Idlib
Putin and Rouhani push back against Erdogan’s call for a truce.
Last-ditch talks begin to avert disaster in Syria’s Idlib
While Turkey actively sponsors rebel forces in Idlib, its influence over the former Al Qaeda affiliate is less clear.
Syria's Idlib province at risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe': UN chief
Guterres's warning comes amid fears the Syrian government is mobilising for a military offensive to retake Idlib.
Death toll from Syrian explosion go up to 67, says Syrian volunteer group
Rescue operation is still underway in Sarmada.
Air strikes kill 14 civilians in northern Syria
“The toll may rise... because people are trapped under the rubble,” warns monitor.
Israel uses US-backed missile shield against Syrian rockets
Israel is on high alert as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regains ground from rebels.
Syrian army raises flag in Daraa, cradle of revolt
Assad is determined to oust rebels from a key southern region bordering Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Russia-backed govt onslaught displaces 270,000 in southern Syria
For nearly two weeks, regime forces and their Russian allies have battered rebel-held parts of southern Syria.
America has given up on toppling Assad: a moment that will go down in history
Already Russian missiles and Syrian bombs are embracing the countryside south and east of Deraa.
Families flee as govt forces, Russia pummel Syria’s south
Syrian forces have been battering rebel-held towns in Daraa for nearly a week, leaving at least 29 civilians dead.
Syrian Kurds rally to demand Turkey withdrawal
Turkish forces and allied Syrian rebels seized the northwest Afrin region from Kurdish fighters in March.
Syria fight against IS in Damascus stalls, dozens dead: monitor
"IS is entrenched in tunnels and underground shelters and has been conducting counter-attacks since May 5," says SOHR.
What mysteries lie in the ruins of Damascus research centre
The bombed centre's rubble yields little proof of being the chemical warfare research centre that it's claimed to be.
Mostly Iranians among 26 killed in Syria missile attack: monitor
The attack appears to have been carried out by Israel, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.
French special forces sent to reinforce US-led operations in Syria: Mattis
“We are not withdrawing,” says the US Defence Secretary terming the operations "an ongoing fight".
Save Syria’s Idlib from fate of Aleppo, UN envoy pleads
Envoy urges world to prevent a fresh humanitarian disaster as officials warn aid funding running “desperately short”.
Syria probe mission on hold amid security fears
During a reconnaissance mission “the team came under small arms fire and an explosive was detonated,” says OPCW chief.
500 Syrian refugees begin returning home from Lebanon
Syrian government has provided 15 buses for refugees returning from Shebaa.
Putin predicts global chaos if West hits Syria again
Putin and Rouhani agree that the strikes have damaged the chances of achieving a political resolution in the conflict.
Syria: from 'chemical attack' to military strikes
A recap of events that began with a suspected gas attack and ended in retaliatory military strikes by the West in Syria.
West is hypocritical about chemical warfare in Middle East
How could Theresa May follow an American president who the world knows is crackers, insane, chronically unstable?