UN welcomes Russian support on Aleppo truce Russia has said it would support a 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo, a move the UN Syria envoy said would allow aid to reach besieged areas soon, as long as all sides respect the temporary truce. News • 19 Aug 16
UN welcomes Russian support on Aleppo truce Russia has said it would support a 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo, a move the UN Syria envoy said would allow aid to reach besieged areas soon, as long as all sides respect the temporary truce. News • 19 Aug 16
UN warns of unprecedented 'catastrophe' in Aleppo UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has warned of an unprecedented "humanitarian catastrophe" in Syria's Aleppo and urged Russia and the US to quickly reach a deal on a ceasefire in the city. News • 17 Aug 16
UN warns of unprecedented 'catastrophe' in Aleppo UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has warned of an unprecedented "humanitarian catastrophe" in Syria's Aleppo and urged Russia and the US to quickly reach a deal on a ceasefire in the city. News • 17 Aug 16
UN probe chlorine gas attack report in Aleppo The United Nations has said reports of a gas, believed to be chlorine, being dropped on the Syrian city of Aleppo are being investigated. News • 12 Aug 16
UN probe chlorine gas attack report in Aleppo The United Nations has said reports of a gas, believed to be chlorine, being dropped on the Syrian city of Aleppo are being investigated. News • 12 Aug 16
Intense fighting in Aleppo between rebels and army Rebel fighters pressed on with an intense offensive against a major military complex in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo today to try to end a siege of opposition-held areas in the city's east. News • 06 Aug 16
Intense fighting in Aleppo between rebels and army Rebel fighters pressed on with an intense offensive against a major military complex in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo today to try to end a siege of opposition-held areas in the city's east. News • 06 Aug 16
Families leave Aleppo under Russia-Syria plan More than 150 civilians, mostly women and children, left besieged eastern parts of Aleppo through a safety zone that Moscow and its Syrian ally say they have set up to evacuate people trapped in opposition-held areas. News • 30 Jul 16
Families leave Aleppo under Russia-Syria plan More than 150 civilians, mostly women and children, left besieged eastern parts of Aleppo through a safety zone that Moscow and its Syrian ally say they have set up to evacuate people trapped in opposition-held areas. News • 30 Jul 16
Maternity hospital bombed in Syrian air raid A maternity hospital supported by Save the Children was bombed in an air raid in Idlib province of northwest Syria, causing casualties and heavy damage, the Britain-based charity said. News • 29 Jul 16
Maternity hospital bombed in Syrian air raid A maternity hospital supported by Save the Children was bombed in an air raid in Idlib province of northwest Syria, causing casualties and heavy damage, the Britain-based charity said. News • 29 Jul 16
Four hospitals hit by air raids in Aleppo Syrian government air strikes overnight put four hospitals in Aleppo province out of action, the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said. News • 24 Jul 16
Four hospitals hit by air raids in Aleppo Syrian government air strikes overnight put four hospitals in Aleppo province out of action, the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said. News • 24 Jul 16
Medics rush to save newborns after Aleppo attack Terrified medical staff rushed to rescue nine newborns after heavy bombing near a children's hospital in Syria's divided Aleppo city, according to the leading paediatrician there. News • 09 Jun 16
Medics rush to save newborns after Aleppo attack Terrified medical staff rushed to rescue nine newborns after heavy bombing near a children's hospital in Syria's divided Aleppo city, according to the leading paediatrician there. News • 09 Jun 16
At least 28 reportedly killed in camp air strike Air strikes on a camp housing Syrians uprooted by war have killed 28 people near the Turkish border, according to a monitoring group, while fighting raged in parts of northern Syria despite a temporary deal to cease hostilities in the city of Aleppo. News • 05 May 16
At least 28 reportedly killed in camp air strike Air strikes on a camp housing Syrians uprooted by war have killed 28 people near the Turkish border, according to a monitoring group, while fighting raged in parts of northern Syria despite a temporary deal to cease hostilities in the city of Aleppo. News • 05 May 16
Syria to respect new 48-hour Aleppo truce Syria's army has said it will abide by a two-day ceasefire in second city Aleppo agreed between the US and Russia. News • 04 May 16
Syria to respect new 48-hour Aleppo truce Syria's army has said it will abide by a two-day ceasefire in second city Aleppo agreed between the US and Russia. News • 04 May 16
Kerry warns of repercussions over truce violations US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned President Bashar al-Assad of "repercussions" if he does not stick to a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the United States. News • 03 May 16
Kerry warns of repercussions over truce violations US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned President Bashar al-Assad of "repercussions" if he does not stick to a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the United States. News • 03 May 16
200 die in seven days of fighting in Aleppo Air strikes on rebel-held areas of Aleppo killed 200 civilians including 18 children during the past seven days of intensified violence in the northern Syrian city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said. News • 29 Apr 16
200 die in seven days of fighting in Aleppo Air strikes on rebel-held areas of Aleppo killed 200 civilians including 18 children during the past seven days of intensified violence in the northern Syrian city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said. News • 29 Apr 16
Aleppo surrounded by pro-Assad forces amid truce The northern Syrian city of Aleppo has been surrounded by pro-regime forces and is facing a devastating siege despite the declaration of a ceasefire, humanitarian leaders said today. World • 03 Mar 16
Aleppo surrounded by pro-Assad forces amid truce The northern Syrian city of Aleppo has been surrounded by pro-regime forces and is facing a devastating siege despite the declaration of a ceasefire, humanitarian leaders said today. World • 03 Mar 16
Syrian ceasefire holds despite air strikes Several air strikes hit central and northern Syria today, a monitor said, but the first major ceasefire of the war appeared to be broadly intact on its second day. World • 28 Feb 16
Syrian ceasefire holds despite air strikes Several air strikes hit central and northern Syria today, a monitor said, but the first major ceasefire of the war appeared to be broadly intact on its second day. World • 28 Feb 16
Russian bombers hit Syria before agreed ceasefire Russia bombed Syrian rebel-held areas in northwestern Syria as government forces sought to take more ground at the Turkish border - ahead of a planned halt to fighting. News • 25 Feb 16
Russian bombers hit Syria before agreed ceasefire Russia bombed Syrian rebel-held areas in northwestern Syria as government forces sought to take more ground at the Turkish border - ahead of a planned halt to fighting. News • 25 Feb 16
50 IS fighters killed in Syria Govt Aleppo advance At least 50 so-called Islamic State group fighters have been killed in the last 24 hours in an advance by Syrian government forces east of Aleppo city, a monitor has said. News • 21 Feb 16
50 IS fighters killed in Syria Govt Aleppo advance At least 50 so-called Islamic State group fighters have been killed in the last 24 hours in an advance by Syrian government forces east of Aleppo city, a monitor has said. News • 21 Feb 16
Hollande urges Russia to stop supporting Assad French President Francois Hollande has called for Russia to halt its military action in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. News • 11 Feb 16
Hollande urges Russia to stop supporting Assad French President Francois Hollande has called for Russia to halt its military action in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. News • 11 Feb 16
Calls for Russia to end Aleppo bombing More than 500 people, including dozens of civilians, have been killed since a major Russian-backed regime offensive in Syria's Aleppo province began this month, a monitor said today. News • 10 Feb 16
Calls for Russia to end Aleppo bombing More than 500 people, including dozens of civilians, have been killed since a major Russian-backed regime offensive in Syria's Aleppo province began this month, a monitor said today. News • 10 Feb 16
27 refugees drown off Turkish coast Twenty-seven people including 11 children drowned after their boat sank in the Aegean Sea while trying to cross from Turkey to Greece. News • 08 Feb 16
27 refugees drown off Turkish coast Twenty-seven people including 11 children drowned after their boat sank in the Aegean Sea while trying to cross from Turkey to Greece. News • 08 Feb 16
Thousands of Syrians fleeing into Turkey Tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing an intensifying Russian assault around the city of Aleppo have sought refuge in Turkey. News • 06 Feb 16
Thousands of Syrians fleeing into Turkey Tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing an intensifying Russian assault around the city of Aleppo have sought refuge in Turkey. News • 06 Feb 16
Up to 20,000 people at Syrian border - UN Up to 20,000 Syrians fleeing a government advance in northern Aleppo have gathered at a border crossing with Turkey, according to the United Nations. World • 05 Feb 16
Up to 20,000 people at Syrian border - UN Up to 20,000 Syrians fleeing a government advance in northern Aleppo have gathered at a border crossing with Turkey, according to the United Nations. World • 05 Feb 16
Syrian army breaks two-year Aleppo airbase siege Syrian soldiers have fought their way into an airbase in northern Syria, state television said, breaking a nearly two-year siege by so-called Islamic State insurgents at the facility and freeing military personnel inside. News • 10 Nov 15
Syrian army breaks two-year Aleppo airbase siege Syrian soldiers have fought their way into an airbase in northern Syria, state television said, breaking a nearly two-year siege by so-called Islamic State insurgents at the facility and freeing military personnel inside. News • 10 Nov 15
Amnesty critical of 'war crimes' in Syria Amnesty International has said Syrian forces are committing "crimes against humanity" by indiscriminately bombing the city of Aleppo. News • 05 May 15
Amnesty critical of 'war crimes' in Syria Amnesty International has said Syrian forces are committing "crimes against humanity" by indiscriminately bombing the city of Aleppo. News • 05 May 15
Turkey expresses fears over Syrian migrants Turkey has expressed fears another two to three million Syrian refugees could cross its borders if the region around the city of Aleppo is overrun either by Islamist extremists or Syrian government forces. News • 18 Nov 14
Turkey expresses fears over Syrian migrants Turkey has expressed fears another two to three million Syrian refugees could cross its borders if the region around the city of Aleppo is overrun either by Islamist extremists or Syrian government forces. News • 18 Nov 14
