syria
Islamic State encircled in Syria’s al-Bab after army advance
Middle East
February 7, 2017
Islamic State encircled in Syria’s al-Bab after army advance
Syrian government forces advanced on the northern Islamic State-held city of al-Bab on Monday, cutting off the last supply route that connects…
Syrian army says it will press on against Islamic State near Aleppo
Middle East
February 2, 2017
Syrian army says it will press on against Islamic State near Aleppo
The Syrian army signaled on Thursday it would press on with operations against Islamic State northeast of Aleppo, in a…
UN plans next round of Syria peace talks for February 20
Middle East
February 1, 2017
UN plans next round of Syria peace talks for February 20
The next round of United Nations-based peace talks on Syria have been scheduled for February 20, diplomats told reporters on…
Syrian groups see more US support for IS fight, plan new phase
Middle East
January 31, 2017
Syrian groups see more US support for IS fight, plan new phase
A US-backed alliance of Syrian militias said on Tuesday it saw signs of increased US support for their campaign against…
World Food Progam resumes air drops to Syrian city besieged by IS
Middle East
January 31, 2017
World Food Progam resumes air drops to Syrian city besieged by IS
The United Nations has restarted air drops of food to support 93,500 Syrians besieged by Islamic State in the city…
Trump says Christians in Middle East have been ‘executed in large numbers’
World
January 30, 2017
Trump says Christians in Middle East have been ‘executed in large numbers’
US President Donald Trump has declared his support for Christians "executed in large numbers" in the Middle East, two days…
US refugee ban puts Syrian lives at risk: Medecins Sans Frontieres
Middle East
January 30, 2017
US refugee ban puts Syrian lives at risk: Medecins Sans Frontieres
US President Donald Trump's decision to stop resettlement of Syrian refugees will cost lives, medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)…
Saudi king agrees in call with Trump to support Syria, Yemen safe zones: White House
Middle East
January 30, 2017
Saudi king agrees in call with Trump to support Syria, Yemen safe zones: White House
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, in a telephone call on Sunday with US President Donald Trump, agreed to support safe zones…
Valley near Damascus recaptured: Syrian military
Middle East
January 29, 2017
Valley near Damascus recaptured: Syrian military
Syrian government forces have recaptured all towns and villages in the Wadi Barada valley near Damascus, the Syrian military said…
Jihadists crush Syria rebel group, in a blow to diplomacy
Middle East
January 26, 2017
Jihadists crush Syria rebel group, in a blow to diplomacy
A powerful jihadist group has crushed a Free Syrian Army rebel faction in northwestern Syria, in an attack that threatens…