70 killed in clashes between Syrian forces, Idlib fighters
The war in Syria has killed more than 370,000 people and displaced millions since it erupted in 2011.
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Chemical warfare watchdog hits back at Syria report doubters
Wikileaks published an email from a member of the team that investigated the attack in the town of Douma in April 2018.
Pence reassures Kurds, discusses protests with Iraqi leader
Pence makes two stops during his short trip, which was previously unannounced for security reasons.
At least 3 killed in car bomb attack in northeast Syria, says Turkey
Turkey's defence ministry blames Syrian Kurdish fighters for the attack.
Israeli air strikes kill 23 in Syria: monitor
The Israeli army says they had targeted about a dozen military sites.
Air strikes kill nine in Syria’s rebel-held territory
Last week, Syrian President Bashar Assad said his forces will soon retake Idlib.
Car bomb in northern Syria leaves 19 dead
Turkey blames the car bombing on the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG).
Syrian, Turkish forces reignite clashes
Turkey invaded northeast Syria last month to push out Syrian Kurdish fighters near the border.
Blast in Syrian town held by Turkey-backed gunmen kills 13
Turkey’s defence ministry blames Syrian Kurdish fighters for the attack.
Kurd forces pull out from entire length of Turkish border
An SDF spokesman says Kurdish fighters are withdrawing from border positions.
Kurds kill Turkish soldier amid shaky truce
Turkey’s military says the attack occurred near the border town of Ras al-Ayn.
Erdogan threatens to strike Kurdish YPG if Russia won’t
Regrets EU failed to provide $6.7bn it promised to help house and feed around 3.6m Syrian refugees.
Moscow, Damascus deploy forces to Syria-Turkey border
Turkey and its Syrian proxies have launched a cross-border attack against Kurdish-held areas.
300 Russian police arrive in Syria for border patrols: Moscow
Moscow says police will help Kurdish forces withdraw to a line 30 kilometres from the border.
Kurdish forces start Syria-Turkey border pullback
Russian forces have started patrols along the flashpoint border, filling the vacuum left by a US troop withdrawal.
Russia warns Kurdish militia it must pull back or face Turkish army
Kurdish militia commanders have yet to respond to the deal reached in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Trump announces Turkey sanctions 'will be lifted'
Warns that “crippling” sanctions could be reimposed if Turkey fails to honour obligation to protect minorities.
Turkey, Russia strike deal to remove Kurds from north-east Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hails the deal as one that will end the bloodshed in the region.
Idlib front is main battle to end Syria war: Assad
Syrian president says Idlib is the basis for resolving chaos and terrorism in all other areas; calls Erdogan a "thief".
Turkey will resume Syria assault if US promises not met, warns Erdogan
A five-day pause in Turkey's military offensive to allow withdrawal of Kurdish YPG fighters expires tonight.
Kurdish residents in Qamishli pelt US troops with potatoes
One man blocks the way of a US van with a poster reading: "Thanks for US people, but Trump betrayed us."
Erdogan accuses the West of 'standing by terrorists' in Syria
“Since when did you start to side with terror? Did PYD-YPG join Nato and we do not know about it?”
Pelosi holds talks in Jordan on crisis
Jordan is a key US ally in the region.
Kurds evacuate Syrian town in first pullout after ceasefire
The withdrawal is supposed to take place before Tuesday evening, when the pause in fighting is set to end.
All US troops withdrawing from Syria expected to go to western Iraq: Pentagon chief
A senior US defence official clarifies that the situation is still fluid and plans could change.
Turkey, Kurds trade accusations even as Syria truce takes hold
SDF commander says Friday bombardments major breach of truce; Turkish forces point to "14 attacks in 36 hours" by Kurds.
Over the past century, Kurds have been betrayed nine times by the US
There is a saying that the mountains are the Kurds’ only friends.
Syrian Kurds accuse Turkey of violating ceasefire
Ceasefire agreement requires Kurdish fighters to vacate a swath of territory in Syria along the Turkish border.
Trump says Turkey and Kurds needed to fight 'like two kids'
"It was unconventional what I did. I said they're going to have to fight a little while," Trumps tells a rally in Texas.
Turkey, US agree ceasefire in northeast Syria: Pence
US vice president says Turkey has agreed to a 5-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for withdrawal of Kurdish forces.