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"The explosive (shells) contain toxic gases that led to choking among civilians," Aleppo police chief Issam al-Shilli told state media

More than 100 injured in suspected gas attack in Syria

Syria's opposition has dismissed claims by the state that it used poisonous gas to attack government-held Aleppo city.

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson makes his first visit to Russia today for a meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

US accuses Russia of covering up Syrian chemical attack

The United States has accused Russia of trying to shield Syria's leader from blame for a deadly poison gas attack last week, as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson brought a Western message to Moscow condemning its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

News • 11 Apr 17

Government forces were supported by Russian air strikes

Islamic State driven out of Syria's Palmyra

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has hailed his troops' victory over the so-called Islamic State group in the ancient oasis city of Palmyra as an "important achievement."

World • 28 Mar 16

President Bashar al-Assad's government has reduced the volume of violations to a ceasefire agreement

Syria opposition signals attending Geneva talks

A member of the main Syrian opposition council has indicated it will go to talks that the United Nations aims to convene in Geneva, though another opposition official said they had yet to make a decision.

News • 07 Mar 16

Pro-government forces pass through Khanasser, which is the sole link between government-held areas in and around Aleppo and the rest of the country

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

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

President Assad made the remarks at an appearance at a Damascus school

Losing battles does not mean war is lost - Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that setbacks are a normal part of war and do not mean the conflict is lost.

News • 06 May 15

David Cameron said he was convinced the Assad regime was behind the alleged attack

Blow for Cameron as MPs reject Syria action

The British government has lost a vote on a motion to support plans for military intervention in Syria.

News • 29 Aug 13

William Hague believes other European Union nations will support the Syrian National Coalition

Britain recognises Syrian National Coalition

Britain today recognised the fledgling Syrian National Coalition, joining France in saying the opposition group was the "sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people".

News • 20 Nov 12

Syrian rebels have become increasingly aggressive in their campaign against Assad

Syrian rebels fire on Assad's Damascus palace

Syrian rebels have fired mortars at President Bashar al-Assad's palace in Damascus but missed, in an attack underlining the growing boldness of forces fighting to end his rule.

News • 07 Nov 12

Farouq al-Shara was appointed vice president six years ago

Syrian government denies vice president defection

Syria has denied reports that President Bashar al-Assad's deputy has defected.

News • 19 Aug 12

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