syria

EU threatens Russia with sanctions over Syria

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - by Danny KEMP European Union leaders warned Russia at a summit on Thursday that they will consider sanctions…

Putin ready to extend Aleppo truce as France, Germany up pressure

by Hui Min Neo with Karam al-Masri in Aleppo BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he…

Syria rebels capture emblematic IS stronghold Dabiq

DABIQ, Syria (AFP) -- Turkish-backed rebels capture the emblematic northern Syrian town of Dabiq from the Islamic State group, dealing…

Clinton vows to investigate Russia for war crimes in Syria

ST. LOUIS, United States (AFP) -- White House hopeful Hillary Clinton backed the establishment of safe zones in Syria on…

Syria army seizes rebel territory in heart of Aleppo

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - by Sara HUSSEIN Syrian government forces advanced against rebels inside Aleppo on Thursday, making their biggest…

Blast at Syria-Turkey border kills 20 rebels: monitor

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- At least 20 Syrian rebels were killed in a blast at a border crossing with Turkey…

With US focused on vote, Russia takes advantage in Syria

by Ivan Couronne / Dave Clark WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- With Barack Obama's presidency coming to a close and…

Pence calls for US attacks against Syrian regime

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence on Tuesday said the United States should attack Syrian…

Former Qaeda in Syria confirms a leader killed in raid

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A jihadist group that was formerly Al-Qaeda's affiliate in Syria on Monday confirmed that an…

UN vows to push for political solution in Syria

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The UN Syria envoy voiced deep disappointment Monday at the collapse of US-Russian talks to revive…

UN council weighs measure to impose Syria ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) - by Carole LANDRY The UN Security Council on Monday was considering a draft UN resolution…

3,800 civilians dead in year of Russian strikes in Syria: monitor

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- More than 3,800 civilians have been killed in one year of Russian air strikes in Syria in…

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