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1st May, 2013
Obama cautious but hints at eventual action on Syria
Obama warned against a rush to judgment on chemical weapons in Syria, but said proof of their use would trigger a “rethink” of his reluctance to use military force.
Obama warned against a rush to judgment on chemical weapons in Syria, but said proof of their use would trigger a “rethink” of his reluctance to use military force.
26th April, 2013
US says Syria likely used chemical weapons
US intelligence had been investigating reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces had used chemical arms.
US intelligence had been investigating reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces had used chemical arms.
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.
12th January, 2013
Peace talks fail in Syria as civil war continues
As the civil war continues in Syria, joint Un-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has said a political solution to the conflict is not in sight yet.
As the civil war continues in Syria, joint Un-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has said a political solution to the conflict is not in sight yet.
6th January, 2013
Syria’s Assad delivers rare public speech
In a speech on Sunday, Syrian President Bashar Assad outlined a new peace initiative that includes a national reconciliation conference and a new government and constitution.
In a speech on Sunday, Syrian President Bashar Assad outlined a new peace initiative that includes a national reconciliation conference and a new government and constitution.
30th September, 2012
Iraq to stop Iran flights over suspicions of Syria arms
Iraq' foreign mionister said his country would not “not accept being a transit point or passage way for... arming or financing” the Syrian conflict.
Iraq' foreign mionister said his country would not “not accept being a transit point or passage way for... arming or financing” the Syrian conflict.
30th August, 2012
Iran, Egypt leaders discuss Syria conflict, ties
Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Egypt's Mohamed Morsi on Thursday discussed the Syrian conflict and their states' severed diplomatic ties in their first-ever meeting, an official said.
Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Egypt's Mohamed Morsi on Thursday discussed the Syrian conflict and their states' severed diplomatic ties in their first-ever meeting, an official said.
19th August, 2012
Assad makes rare appearance as Syrians stage Eid protests
Assad joined prayers at a Damascus mosque for the Eid al-Fitr festival, his first appearance in a public place since a bomb blast last month killed four top security officials.
Assad joined prayers at a Damascus mosque for the Eid al-Fitr festival, his first appearance in a public place since a bomb blast last month killed four top security officials.
7th August, 2012
Syria’s Assad receives top Iran envoy: state media
Iran, Assad's key ally, has been increasingly critical of support by the United States, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar for the rebels fighting Syria's armed forces.
Iran, Assad's key ally, has been increasingly critical of support by the United States, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar for the rebels fighting Syria's armed forces.
6th August, 2012
Blast hits Syrian TV and radio building
The blast hit management offices on the third floor of the building in the heavily protected Omayyad district of the capital.
The blast hit management offices on the third floor of the building in the heavily protected Omayyad district of the capital.
5th August, 2012
Syria army pounds rebels in Aleppo as ground assault looms
A high-level security source said the army on Sunday completed its deployment of reinforcements to Aleppo, ready for a decisive showdown.
A high-level security source said the army on Sunday completed its deployment of reinforcements to Aleppo, ready for a decisive showdown.
3rd August, 2012
UN sees battle for Aleppo looming
The violence came within hours of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan quitting as international peace envoy for Syria.
The violence came within hours of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan quitting as international peace envoy for Syria.
2nd August, 2012
Obama authorises secret US support for Syrian rebels
Obama's order, known as an intelligence “finding,” broadly permits the CIA and other US agencies to provide support that could help the rebels oust Assad.
Obama's order, known as an intelligence “finding,” broadly permits the CIA and other US agencies to provide support that could help the rebels oust Assad.
1st August, 2012
Fighting, explosions engulf Syrian capital
Damascus residents heard explosions and intermittent gunfire late on Wednesday in several districts, notably in the southwestern neighbourhood of Kfar Sousa.
Damascus residents heard explosions and intermittent gunfire late on Wednesday in several districts, notably in the southwestern neighbourhood of Kfar Sousa.
26th July, 2012
Clashes in Aleppo, fighting in Damascus camp
The battles in Aleppo followed a day of heavy fighting there and came after Syria's regime rushed reinforcements to the northern city.
The battles in Aleppo followed a day of heavy fighting there and came after Syria's regime rushed reinforcements to the northern city.
25th July, 2012
Syria braces for all-out war in Aleppo
Syrian rebel forces order fighters to attack hundreds of government troops heading toward Aleppo, the country's largest city.
Syrian rebel forces order fighters to attack hundreds of government troops heading toward Aleppo, the country's largest city.
25th July, 2012
Half UN observer mission has quit Syria: observers
The UN Supervision Mission in Syria, as the force is officially known, consists of 300 unarmed military observers accompanied by around 100 civilian support staff.
The UN Supervision Mission in Syria, as the force is officially known, consists of 300 unarmed military observers accompanied by around 100 civilian support staff.
24th July, 2012
Turkey’s Erdogan says Syrian people ”close to victory”
Turkey has called for Assad to quit after he failed to heed calls for reform and the country has harboured Syrian rebels and tens of thousands of refugees.
Turkey has called for Assad to quit after he failed to heed calls for reform and the country has harboured Syrian rebels and tens of thousands of refugees.
22nd July, 2012
Syrian rebels say fight for Aleppo has begun
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Aleppo-based activist Mohammed Saeed said the fighting is concentrated in several neighborhoods.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Aleppo-based activist Mohammed Saeed said the fighting is concentrated in several neighborhoods.
20th July, 2012
Syrian opposition: 310 killed in deadliest day
Syria's civil war escalated dramatically in the past week as rebels closed in on the capital Damascus and launched their most serious blow yet on Assad's inner circle.
Syria's civil war escalated dramatically in the past week as rebels closed in on the capital Damascus and launched their most serious blow yet on Assad's inner circle.
