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10th May, 2013
Cameron, Putin discuss Syria amid new push to end war
David Cameron arrived in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for talks on Syria with Vladimir Putin to find a way to end the two-year civil war.
David Cameron arrived in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for talks on Syria with Vladimir Putin to find a way to end the two-year civil war.
10th May, 2013
Syria will ‘respond immediately’ to any Israeli strike
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
11th April, 2013
Syria regime ‘wilfully’ killing civilians from air: HRW
The Damascus regime has “willfully” killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, says HRW.
The Damascus regime has “willfully” killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, says HRW.
8th April, 2013
Huge suicide bombing kills at least 15 in Damascus
An explosion in Central Damascus killed 15 and injured 53 as well as wreaking extensive damage.
An explosion in Central Damascus killed 15 and injured 53 as well as wreaking extensive damage.
2nd April, 2013
6,000 Syrians killed in March, deadliest month yet
''If there is no solution, the numbers will get worse in the coming months.''
''If there is no solution, the numbers will get worse in the coming months.''
28th March, 2013
Mortar attack kills 12 Damascus University students: TV
A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 12 students on Thursday, state television reported, blaming rebels.
A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 12 students on Thursday, state television reported, blaming rebels.
25th March, 2013
Syrian rebels bombard central Damascus, army artillery hits back
Syrian rebels fired dozens of mortar bombs into central Damascus, hitting a high-security area within a kilometre of President Bashar al-Assad's residence.
Syrian rebels fired dozens of mortar bombs into central Damascus, hitting a high-security area within a kilometre of President Bashar al-Assad's residence.
22nd March, 2013
Suicide bomber kills pro-Assad cleric in Syria capital
A suicide bombing rocked a Damascus mosque, killing at least 15 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric.
A suicide bombing rocked a Damascus mosque, killing at least 15 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric.
13th March, 2013
Syrian troops and rebels open new battlefront near Damascus
Heavy fighting erupted in an area between Damascus and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Wednesday.
Heavy fighting erupted in an area between Damascus and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Wednesday.
2nd March, 2013
Syria’s Assad ‘will take part’ in 2014 presidential poll
The announcement was made jointly by Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al Muallem and his Irani ally and counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehran.
The announcement was made jointly by Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al Muallem and his Irani ally and counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehran.
20th February, 2013
Mortars hit Damascus stadium, kill soccer player
The mortar attack was the second in as many days in the Syrian capital. On Tuesday, two mortars exploded near one of President Bashar Assad's palaces.
The mortar attack was the second in as many days in the Syrian capital. On Tuesday, two mortars exploded near one of President Bashar Assad's palaces.
20th February, 2013
Syria footballer killed as mortars hit stadium: SANA
A Syrian footballer was killed and several others wounded on Wednesday as two mortars hit a stadium in central Damascus.
A Syrian footballer was killed and several others wounded on Wednesday as two mortars hit a stadium in central Damascus.
11th February, 2013
Twin suicide attacks kill 14 Syria security officers: NGO
“At least 14 members of state security and military intelligence were killed when Al-Nusra Front fighters detonated car bombs, the watchdog said.
“At least 14 members of state security and military intelligence were killed when Al-Nusra Front fighters detonated car bombs, the watchdog said.
7th February, 2013
Fierce battle in Damascus kills 64: NGO
Bashar al-Assad's forces launched a fierce offensive on rebels on the outskirts of Damascus, while residents reported the heaviest bombardments in months.
Bashar al-Assad's forces launched a fierce offensive on rebels on the outskirts of Damascus, while residents reported the heaviest bombardments in months.
6th February, 2013
Fighting erupts in Damascus as rebels launch offensive
Assad's forces also came under attack in the east of the country, where a suicide car bomb struck a military intelligence compound in the city of Palmyra, causing dozens of casualties.
Assad's forces also came under attack in the east of the country, where a suicide car bomb struck a military intelligence compound in the city of Palmyra, causing dozens of casualties.
4th February, 2013
Syrian opposition chief extends hand to Assad
While some opposition figures immediately denounced Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib's proposal as traitorous, he said on Monday that he “rejected” the label
While some opposition figures immediately denounced Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib's proposal as traitorous, he said on Monday that he “rejected” the label
1st February, 2013
Israeli warplanes fly over Lebanon: Official
The latest overflights came after officials said Israel launched an airstrike Wednesday inside Syria, targeting a convoy carrying anti-aircraft weapons bound for Hezbollah.
The latest overflights came after officials said Israel launched an airstrike Wednesday inside Syria, targeting a convoy carrying anti-aircraft weapons bound for Hezbollah.
31st January, 2013
Israel strike on Syria ‘unacceptable’: Russia
US officials said the air strike targeted a convoy believed to contain weapons bound for Hezbollah, while Syria claimed a military research centre was attacked.
US officials said the air strike targeted a convoy believed to contain weapons bound for Hezbollah, while Syria claimed a military research centre was attacked.
30th January, 2013
Following Syria massacre, UN envoy urges Security Council to act
As an international donors conference opened up in Syria, the discovery of at least 78 slaughtered men was blamed by the rebels and Assad regime on each other.
As an international donors conference opened up in Syria, the discovery of at least 78 slaughtered men was blamed by the rebels and Assad regime on each other.
3rd December, 2012
Car bomb kills 15 in Syria’s Homs: state media
A car bomb rocked Homs killing 15 people, state media said, as the army hammered rebel positions around Damascus in a strategic assault aimed at securing the capital.
A car bomb rocked Homs killing 15 people, state media said, as the army hammered rebel positions around Damascus in a strategic assault aimed at securing the capital.
