Syria Conflict
From Refugee to Political Activist in Germany
Adam Bahar fled Sudan more than six years ago. Now he's fighting for refugee rights.
Russian Embassy in Syria Hit By Mortar Fire
Moscow says the terrorist act came from anti-government militants.
Israel's Netanyahu Arrives in Moscow to Discuss Syria with Putin
The Israeli press says the visit will focus on reports of Russian military in Syria.
The Dangerous Game Putin Is Playing in Syria
A build-up of Russian forces to bolster Assad is complicating an already dire situation.
Why Putin Is Backing Assad in Syria
The Russians are monitoring 2,000 Russian-speaking jihadists in Syria who hate Putin's government.
With Stepped-Up Syrian Intervention, Putin is Playing a Greater Game
Russia's recent military support of Syria is more about Ukraine than the Middle East
Syrian Refugees: All You Need to Know
Last summer, the number of displaced people topped 50 million for the first time since World War II.
Assad's Forces Lose Idlib to Syrian Rebels
Syrian troops pull out of Abu al-Duhur air base after a two-year siege by Islamist rebels.
Russia Accuses U.S. of 'Boorishness' Over Requests to Block Cargo Flights to Syria
Bulgaria blocked Russian cargo flights bound for Syria from its airspace on Tuesday.
Teaching 'Oliver!' to the Children of Syrian Refugees
A personal account of outreach and understanding in Jordan's refugee neighborhoods.
Assad Isn't Looking for Peace. He's Biding His Time
Assad knows the rebels' backers are not interested in a decisive rebel victory.
Inside Aleppo, Syria's Most War-Torn City
To the victor go the spoils, but in Syria's largest city there won't be much left.
Faint Signs of a Settlement in the Making in Syria
Bashar Assad's release of three political prisoners and a U.S.-Russia agreement offer a glimmer of hope.
Drone Images Show Destruction of Aleppo, Syria
Aleppo has been on the list of World Heritage Sites in danger since 2013.
Photos: Injured Syrians Try to Rebuild Broken Lives and Bodies in Jordan
Refugees displaced by Syria's ongoing civil war are trying to build new lives in Jordan.
Is Turkey Really Going to Invade Syria?
The reason Turkey might go to war with its neighbor says more about the standing of the Turkish government than about events in Syria.
Assad Regime Launches #SummerInSyria Social Media Campaign
The hashtag has been used on social media to further highlight the atrocities occurring across the country.
Meet Eliot Higgins, Putin's MH17 Nemesis
A gaming nerd's discovery about the downed Malaysian airliner has made him an enemy of the Russian state.
Tel Aviv Diary: Saving the Druze From Massacre
No one can predict what impact Israeli intervention on behalf of the Druze might have.
Main Issue in Turkish Election: Erdogan's Bid for More Powers
The country will either remain a parliamentary system or become more authoritarian.
Could Destroying Palmyra's Notorious Prison Lead to a Surge in ISIS Support?
A Syrian academic, imprisoned in Palmyra for nine years, says the jail is "Assad's symbol."
Should the U.S. Set Up a 'No-Fly' Zone Over Northern Syria?
An exclusion zone should be implemented only after public discussion, debate in Congress and a congressional vote.
White House Does Damage Control After Defense Secretary Carter's Remarks on Iraq
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden reassured Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi on Monday of the U.S. commitment to Iraq's fight against ISIS.
Iraq, Syria Battle to Keep ISIS at Bay
The seizures of Ramadi and Palmyra were Islamic State's biggest successes since a U.S.-led coalition launched an air war against it last year.
Gulf Leaders Expected to Seek Tougher U.S. Line on Syria and Iran at Camp David Summit
Only two heads of state will attend as Gulf states seek reassurance over US ties with Iran.
Under Siege in Yarmouk
As the United Nations envoy launches new Syria talks, the humanitarian crisis grows.
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Obama to Establish Safe Zones in Syria
Republican and Democratic U.S. senators called on President Barack Obama on Tuesday to create and enforce humanitarian safe zones in Syria.
'Return to Homs' Risks All on Syria's Frontline
A documentary chronicles a city's collapse in Syria's civil war.
ISIS Defeats Could Trip Global Terror Campaign
Battlefield setbacks may trigger lone wolf terrorist attacks in the West.
ISIS Fighters Seize Palestinian Refugee Camp in Damascus
In a separate advance, rebel groups that have received backing from Assad's Arab and Western foes captured a border crossing with Jordan.