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‘Many families missing’ after militants seize village of Syrian President’s Alawite sect

The Syrian al Qaida branch and allied fighters from ultraconservative rebel factions have seized a village of President Bashar Assad's minority Alawite sect in...

Syrian election set to rubber-stamp Bashar Assad regime

Syrians in government-controlled areas are heading to polling stations to elect a new 250-member parliament which is expected to serve as a rubber stamp...

Syrian President Bashar Assad hails recapture of historic Palmyra

Syrian president Bashar Assad has described his army's recapture of Palmyra as a "significant achievement". In comments reported by Syrian state TV, he said that...

Russian withdrawal from Syria ‘will be complete in three days

The withdrawal of the bulk of Russian forces from Syria should be complete in two to three days, the commander of the Russian air...

Syria ceasefire deal comes into effect

A ceasefire brokered by the US and Russia has come into effect across Syria, but the Islamic State group and al Qaida's branch in...

Bashar Assad assures Vladimir Putin of his commitment to proposed truce

The Syrian president has assured Russia's Vladimir Putin of Damascus's commitment to a Russia-US proposed truce. However, a spokesman for a Saudi-backed alliance of Syrian...

US brushes off Russia’s plan for March 1 Syria ceasefire

The US has dismissed a proposal by Russia for a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, saying Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government...

Russia accused of ‘indiscrimminate bombing’ by John Kerry

Thousands of Syrians are gathering at the border with Turkey after fleeing airstrikes in Aleppo. The city has been split between rebel and government...

UN backs Syria peace process with no mention of Syrian leader

United Nations Security Council powers have unanimously approved a resolution endorsing a peace process for Syria including a ceasefire and talks between the Damascus...

US boosts support for Syrian opposition

The United States has ramped up its support for Syria’s opposition with a pledge of nearly $100m in fresh aid. The move came as Saudi...

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