Syria dismisses chemical weapons claim as 'lies' The Syrian government has dismissed as "full of lies" claims from the United States that it used chemical weapons. News • 15 Jun 13
Assad downplays chances of negotiated solution Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said in a newspaper interview that he will not step down before elections and that the US has no right … News • 19 May 13
US fears Syria has used chemical weapons The US has said that the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad had probably used chemical weapons on a small scale in the country's civil … News • 26 Apr 13
'Hundreds of Europeans' fighting with Syria rebels The European Union's counter-terrorism co-ordinator has warned that hundreds of Europeans are now fighting with rebel forces in Syria against Bashar al-Assad's regime. News • 24 Apr 13
Up to 15 killed in Syrian air strikes A Syrian government air strike has killed 15 people, including nine children, in a district of the northern city of Aleppo. News • 07 Apr 13
Turkish authorities seize guns bound for Syria Turkish authorities say they have seized thousands of guns in a warehouse by the Syrian border. News • 29 Mar 13
Syrian sides trade blame after 'chemical attack' Syria's government and rebels have accused each other of launching a deadly chemical attack near the northern city of Aleppo. News • 19 Mar 13
US to send food, medical supplies to Syrian rebels Western and Arab governments have pledged more political and material support for the civilian Syrian opposition. News • 28 Feb 13
Car bomb kills 50 people in Damascus A car bomb killed more than 50 people and wounded 200 in central Damascus when it blew up on a busy highway close to ruling … News • 22 Feb 13
Red Cross says Syrian situation 'catastrophic' The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has described the humanitarian situation in Syria as "catastrophic". News • 18 Feb 13
Syrian opposition leader ready for talks Syrian opposition leader Moaz Alkhatib said he would accept negotiations with Bashar al-Assad's deputy but said talks must be based on the principle of the … News • 04 Feb 13
Russian minister says dialogue with Assad needed Russia’s Foreign Minister has warned there can be no peaceful outcome in Syria while opponents of President Bashar al-Assad continue to demand he leaves the … News • 23 Jan 13
US says chemical weapons not used in Syria The US has denied a media report that chemical weapons have been used in the Syrian conflict. News • 16 Jan 13
Syria war a 'staggering humanitarian crisis' Syria's civil war is unleashing a "staggering humanitarian crisis" as hundreds of thousands of refugees flee violence, an international aid agency said. News • 14 Jan 13
Gilmore wants UN to refer Syria to ICC Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has said those responsible for the deaths of 60,000 people in the Syrian conflict have to know there will … News • 11 Jan 13
Ban Ki-moon 'disappointed' by Assad speech UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced his disappointment with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rejection of peace talks with his enemies. News • 08 Jan 13
Syria blames rebels for petrol station blast Syria has said a car bomb at a crowded petrol station in Damascus on last night was set off by "terrorists", a term it uses … World • 04 Jan 13
11 killed in Syria petrol station bombing At least 11 people have been killed with many more wounded after a car bomb exploded at a petrol station in the Syrian capital Damascus. News • 04 Jan 13
Syrian troops clash with rebels near Damascus Syrian government war planes have bombed opposition-held areas of Syria and President Bashar al-Assad's forces and rebels fought on the outskirts of the capital. News • 01 Jan 13
Syrian troops battle rebels in Damascus suburb Syrian government troops backed by tanks battled to recapture a strategic Damascus suburb from rebels who have advanced within striking distance of the centre of … News • 31 Dec 12
Russia says neither side will win Syrian civil war Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said neither side can win the war in Syria, and that China and Russia would be unable to persuade … News • 22 Dec 12
Syrian jets bomb Palestinian camp in Damascus Syrian fighter jets fired at least two rockets at the Palestinian Yarmouk camp in Damascus, killing up to 25 people. News • 17 Dec 12
Assad uses Scud missiles against Syria rebels Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces have fired Scud-style ballistic missiles against rebels in recent days, US and NATO officials have confirmed. News • 13 Dec 12
Syrian rebels choose joint commander Syrian rebel groups have chosen a former officer to head a new Islamist-dominated command. News • 08 Dec 12
Syria suffers major internet blackout Syria has suffered a major communications outage, which has effectively removed the country from the internet. News • 29 Nov 12
