Rival resolutions on Syria vetoed at UN meeting Russia has vetoed a US bid at the United Nations Security Council to create a new inquiry to lay blame for a recent chemical weapons … Syria • 11 Apr 18
Russia warns US of 'grave repercussions' over Syria Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has said Moscow has warned the United States of "grave repercussions" if it carries out an attack against Syrian government … World • 10 Apr 18
Trump warns of 'big price to pay' after attack in Syria US President Donald Trump said there would be a "big price to pay" after medical aid groups reported dozens of people were killed by poison … Syria • 09 Apr 18
Air strikes kill 30 in Syria's rebel Douma - monitor Syrian regime air strikes killed at least 30 civilians today in the last rebel pocket in the former opposition bastion of Eastern Ghouta near Damascus, … World • 07 Apr 18
Syrian army says it has regained most of Eastern Ghouta The Syrian army command has said it has regained most of the towns and villages in Eastern Ghouta and is pressing its military operations in … News • 31 Mar 18
Syrians await new evacuations from Eastern Ghouta Buses carrying Syrian rebels and civilians have left a battered second pocket of Eastern Ghouta in the latest deal for the former opposition enclave in … Syria • 25 Mar 18
Some Eastern Ghouta rebels may accept withdrawal deal Some rebels in Eastern Ghouta may soon agree to withdraw from the opposition enclave or accept rule by the Syrian state after big advances by … World • 19 Mar 18
Rebels in ceasefire talks with UN in Eastern Ghouta The main rebel group in the southern pocket of Syria's opposition-held Eastern Ghouta has said it is negotiating with a United Nations delegation about a … News • 18 Mar 18
20,000 civilians flee under fire Eastern Ghouta town Nearly 20,000 civilians fled the Syrian town of Hammouriyeh and its surrounding areas in the rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta today for government-controlled territory, a … Eastern Ghouta • 15 Mar 18
Medical evacuations continue in Eastern Ghouta A second day of medical evacuations from Syria's Eastern Ghouta is underway, with dozens more civilians expected to be taken out of the besieged rebel … World • 14 Mar 18
Syrian army gains ground in intensified Ghouta assault The Syrian army intensified its onslaught in Eastern Ghouta with advances that a war monitor and state media said had splintered the enclave, though a … News • 10 Mar 18
Air strikes on Eastern Ghouta kill 45, say monitors Fresh air strikes on Eastern Ghouta in Syria have brought the death toll from today's bombardment on the rebel-held enclave to 45, according to a … Syria • 07 Mar 18
Aid convoy blocked in Syria despite UN ceasefire order About 40 trucks are loaded and ready to ferry relief supplies to Syria's bomb-and-siege shattered Eastern Ghouta, but there has been no let up in … World • 01 Mar 18
Shelling reported during Syrian 'humanitarian pause' Fighting and shelling continued in eastern Ghouta, preventing any aid from reaching the besieged Syrian enclave during a five-hour pause "unilaterally" declared by Russia, the … World • 27 Feb 18
Putin orders daily 'humanitarian pause' in Ghouta Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a daily "humanitarian pause" to air strikes on the rebel-held Syrian enclave of Eastern Ghouta from Tuesday. Syria • 26 Feb 18
UN Security Council unanimously backs Syria ceasefire With Russia's backing, the UN Security Council unanimously backed a 30-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations. Eastern Ghouta • 24 Feb 18
Life in a bomb shelter: No water, no food, no toilets As bombs drop on the last rebel enclave near the Syrian capital for a fifth straight day, civilians are taking refuge in primitive bomb shelters. News Lens • 23 Feb 18
Russia says 'no agreement' at UN on Syria ceasefire Russia has said there was no agreement at the UN Security Council on a 30-day ceasefire for Syria, where a fierce offensive on a the … World • 23 Feb 18
'Hell on earth' - UN calls for halt to Ghouta attacks The United Nations Secretary General has called for an immediate halt in fighting in Eastern Ghouta where a Syrian government bombing campaign has turned the … Eastern Ghouta • 21 Feb 18
