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. World • 25 Nov 18
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 … News • 11 Apr 17
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 … World • 28 Mar 16
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 … News • 07 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 … 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 … News • 25 Feb 16
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
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
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 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 … News • 07 Nov 12
Syrian government denies vice president defection Syria has denied reports that President Bashar al-Assad's deputy has defected. News • 19 Aug 12
