France's president sees IS military defeat in Syria, Iraq within 'weeks' “I'm confident that in the coming weeks we will achieve a military victory on the ground,” says Emmanuel Macron. Updated 28 Feb, 2018 03:11pm
Israeli air strikes, rockets hit Syria: Syrian army Syrian air defences intercepted one rocket, but several more hit “near a military position, causing material damage.” Updated 28 Feb, 2018 02:55pm
Israel hits Syrian site said to be linked to chemical weapons BEIRUT: Israel attacked a military site in Syria’s Hama province early on Thursday, the Syrian army said, and a ... Updated 28 Feb, 2018 03:12pm
When did protest against Assad govt turn to war in Syria? WHEN Nikolaos Van Dam was a young diplomat in Damascus, he knew Syria better than many Syrians. A fluent speaker of... Updated 14 Apr, 2018 12:14pm
It’s time for action on Syria’s chemical weapons, not pointing fingers Deterring future chemical weapons use requires hard work, tenacity, and, most importantly, leadership. Updated 28 Feb, 2018 06:01pm
Who is fighting who in Syria? The conflict in Syria has created a complex web of alliances. Updated 28 Feb, 2018 03:09pm
Monitoring a fragile truce in Syria Russia has been a key player in UN-mediated talks between the government and militant forces. Updated 28 Feb, 2018 06:00pm
Air strike kills 12 schoolchildren in Syrian town: monitor A teacher also died in the air strike that hit the town of Injara, some 15km west of Aleppo city. Updated 28 Feb, 2018 03:12pm
Fight against IS: Female fighters in Syria So far the new force is small, with around 50 graduates so far from its training camp in the town of Al-Qahtaniyeh. Updated 28 Feb, 2018 03:12pm
UN resolution orders Syria chemical arms destroyed The major powers overcame a prolonged deadlock to approve the first council resolution on the conflict. Updated 28 Feb, 2018 03:14pm
In Focus: Why does the US want to attack Syria? Why would a country facing grave economic crises at home, be hell bent on inviting more trouble abroad? Updated 28 Feb, 2018 03:00pm
