Arrests after attack on Damascus church kills 25 people Authorities in Syria have made a number of arrests after an attack on a church in which the health ministry said that 25 people were killed and 63 injured. World • 23 Jun
Arrests after attack on Damascus church kills 25 people Authorities in Syria have made a number of arrests after an attack on a church in which the health ministry said that 25 people were killed and 63 injured. World • 23 Jun
UN concern over Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply concerned" over "extensive violations" of Syrian sovereignty, and by Israeli strikes on the country, his spokesman has said. Middle East • 12 Dec 24
UN concern over Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply concerned" over "extensive violations" of Syrian sovereignty, and by Israeli strikes on the country, his spokesman has said. Middle East • 12 Dec 24
Four Syrian soldiers reported killed in Israeli attack Four Syrian soldiers have been killed and four others wounded in Israeli air strikes near the capital Damascus, state media said, citing a military source. World • 07 Aug 23
Four Syrian soldiers reported killed in Israeli attack Four Syrian soldiers have been killed and four others wounded in Israeli air strikes near the capital Damascus, state media said, citing a military source. World • 07 Aug 23
15 killed in Israeli missile strike in Syria - monitor Fifteen people were killed in an Israeli missile strike on a residential area in the Syrian capital Damascus, according to a British-based war monitor. World • 19 Feb 23
15 killed in Israeli missile strike in Syria - monitor Fifteen people were killed in an Israeli missile strike on a residential area in the Syrian capital Damascus, according to a British-based war monitor. World • 19 Feb 23
Russian airstrikes on Idlib 'heaviest' in a month Russian and Syrian warplanes pounded towns in Syria's opposition-held Idlib province, a day after a summit of the presidents of Turkey, Iran and Russia failed to agree on a ceasefire that would forestall a Russian-backed offensive. Syria • 08 Sep 18
Russian airstrikes on Idlib 'heaviest' in a month Russian and Syrian warplanes pounded towns in Syria's opposition-held Idlib province, a day after a summit of the presidents of Turkey, Iran and Russia failed to agree on a ceasefire that would forestall a Russian-backed offensive. Syria • 08 Sep 18
Vienna world's 'most liveable city' - survey Vienna is the most "liveable" city in the world, according to a new survey, making it the first time a European city topped the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual Global Liveability Index. World • 14 Aug 18
Vienna world's 'most liveable city' - survey Vienna is the most "liveable" city in the world, according to a new survey, making it the first time a European city topped the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual Global Liveability Index. World • 14 Aug 18
First evacuations from Damascus rebel district begin Syrian rebels and their families have started leaving a northern district of Damascus, in the first evacuations from the capital in the country's six-year war. World • 08 May 17
First evacuations from Damascus rebel district begin Syrian rebels and their families have started leaving a northern district of Damascus, in the first evacuations from the capital in the country's six-year war. World • 08 May 17
At least 40 Iraqis killed in bomb attack in Syria Around 40 Iraqis have been killed in bombings targeting Shia pilgrims in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Iraqi foreign ministry has said. News • 11 Mar 17
At least 40 Iraqis killed in bomb attack in Syria Around 40 Iraqis have been killed in bombings targeting Shia pilgrims in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Iraqi foreign ministry has said. News • 11 Mar 17
Syrian warplanes resume strikes near Damascus Syrian warplanes resumed their bombardment of the rebel-held Wadi Barada valley northwest of Damascus today after nearly 24 hours with no air raids. News • 01 Jan 17
Syrian warplanes resume strikes near Damascus Syrian warplanes resumed their bombardment of the rebel-held Wadi Barada valley northwest of Damascus today after nearly 24 hours with no air raids. News • 01 Jan 17
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
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
US, Russia agree Syria ceasefire terms The United States and Russia have announced plans for a cessation of hostilities in Syria. News • 23 Feb 16
US, Russia agree Syria ceasefire terms The United States and Russia have announced plans for a cessation of hostilities in Syria. News • 23 Feb 16
60 killed, 110 wounded in Syrian bomb blasts At least 60 people have been killed and 110 wounded in three bomb blasts near the revered Shi'ite shrine of Sayyida Zeinab outside the Syrian capital Damascus, state media said. News • 31 Jan 16
60 killed, 110 wounded in Syrian bomb blasts At least 60 people have been killed and 110 wounded in three bomb blasts near the revered Shi'ite shrine of Sayyida Zeinab outside the Syrian capital Damascus, state media said. News • 31 Jan 16
UN demands access to Yarmouk refugee camp The UN Security Council has demanded access for life-saving humanitarian aid to reach refugees trapped in Syria's Yarmouk camp after it was partly seized by the Islamic State militant group. News • 07 Apr 15
UN demands access to Yarmouk refugee camp The UN Security Council has demanded access for life-saving humanitarian aid to reach refugees trapped in Syria's Yarmouk camp after it was partly seized by the Islamic State militant group. News • 07 Apr 15
44 killed in Syrian air raids At least 44 people have been killed in air raids by Syrian forces on two rebel-held towns near Damascus. News • 05 Aug 14
44 killed in Syrian air raids At least 44 people have been killed in air raids by Syrian forces on two rebel-held towns near Damascus. News • 05 Aug 14
Syrian opposition dissolves interim government The Western-backed National Coalition of Syrian opposition members said it had voted to force out its "interim government" and form a new one within a month. News • 22 Jul 14
Syrian opposition dissolves interim government The Western-backed National Coalition of Syrian opposition members said it had voted to force out its "interim government" and form a new one within a month. News • 22 Jul 14
Security sources say nuns held in Syria freed About a dozen nuns held in Syria for more than three months have been released and are on their way to Damascus via Lebanon, a Lebanese security source said. News • 09 Mar 14
Security sources say nuns held in Syria freed About a dozen nuns held in Syria for more than three months have been released and are on their way to Damascus via Lebanon, a Lebanese security source said. News • 09 Mar 14
Syria sends more chemical weapons for destruction Syria shipped out a fourth consignment of chemical weapons for destruction today. News • 26 Feb 14
Syria sends more chemical weapons for destruction Syria shipped out a fourth consignment of chemical weapons for destruction today. News • 26 Feb 14
Donors pledge €1.8bn for UN aid effort in Syria International donors have pledged more than $2.4bn (€1.8bn) for the UN aid efforts in Syria, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said. News • 15 Jan 14
Donors pledge €1.8bn for UN aid effort in Syria International donors have pledged more than $2.4bn (€1.8bn) for the UN aid efforts in Syria, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said. News • 15 Jan 14
At least 40 dead in Damascus mosque bomb attack At least 40 people, including a number of children, have been killed and several others have been injured in a car bomb explosion at a mosque near the Syrian capital, Damascus. News • 26 Oct 13
At least 40 dead in Damascus mosque bomb attack At least 40 people, including a number of children, have been killed and several others have been injured in a car bomb explosion at a mosque near the Syrian capital, Damascus. News • 26 Oct 13
UN inspectors leave Syria after second visit UN chemical weapons inspectors investigating allegations of chemical and biological weapons use during Syria's civil war have left Damascus after their second mission in two months. News • 30 Sep 13
UN inspectors leave Syria after second visit UN chemical weapons inspectors investigating allegations of chemical and biological weapons use during Syria's civil war have left Damascus after their second mission in two months. News • 30 Sep 13
Syria accepts Russian proposal on chemical weapons Syria has accepted a Russian proposal to give up chemical weapons and win a reprieve from US military strikes. News • 13 May 15
Syria accepts Russian proposal on chemical weapons Syria has accepted a Russian proposal to give up chemical weapons and win a reprieve from US military strikes. News • 13 May 15
G20 summit ends without agreement on Syria The G20 summit in St Petersburg has ended without world leaders agreeing on the need for military action against Syria, in response to a chemical attack in Damascus last month. News • 06 Sep 13
G20 summit ends without agreement on Syria The G20 summit in St Petersburg has ended without world leaders agreeing on the need for military action against Syria, in response to a chemical attack in Damascus last month. News • 06 Sep 13
Over 1,400 killed in Syrian 'gas attack' - Kerry A US intelligence report has said that 1,429 people were killed in a chemical weapons attack in Damascus, including at least 426 children. News • 30 Aug 13
Over 1,400 killed in Syrian 'gas attack' - Kerry A US intelligence report has said that 1,429 people were killed in a chemical weapons attack in Damascus, including at least 426 children. News • 30 Aug 13
Second vote needed for Syria strike - Britain Britain believes the UN Security Council should see findings from chemical weapons inspectors before backing any military action in Syria. News • 28 Aug 13
Second vote needed for Syria strike - Britain Britain believes the UN Security Council should see findings from chemical weapons inspectors before backing any military action in Syria. News • 28 Aug 13
