Syrian civil war
Climate Change is More Than Just About Weather, it's a Humanitarian Crisis
We need to stop measuring environmental catastrophe in degrees, and start measuring it in lives lost.
Syria Camp Housing ISIS Fighter Families Hit by Wave of Murders
A camp in Syria hosting family members of ISIS fighters has experienced a wave of murders, the U.N. said.
Trump Warns Russia, Syria, Iran Not to Kill Civilians in Syrian Province
"Russia, Syria, and Iran are killing, or on their way to killing, thousands of innocent civilians in Idlib Province. Don't do it!" the president wrote on Twitter.
British Countess Meets Syrian Refugees in 'Historic' Trip to Lebanon
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, works with Angelina Jolie's Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative.
U.S. Helped 12,587 Syrian Refugees in 2016. In 2018, 62. Now What, in 2019?
As fewer Syrian refugees are allowed into the U.S., the conflict in Syria "continues to burn," said the vice president of policy and advocacy for the International Rescue Committee.
Syria's National Museum Reopens Amid Tourism Push
Most of the museum's exhibits were removed and kept in secret locations for their protection.
Russian Mercs: Battle With U.S. Was 'a Total F***up'
Recorded phone calls suggest around 215 Russian mercenaries were killed by U.S. artillery and airstrikes in a battle in Syria on the night of February 7.
New Russian Su-57 Stealth Jets Deployed to Syria
Two Su-57 jets were filmed landing at a Russian air base on Syria's Mediterranean coast.
Russia is Overtaking the U.S. as Middle Eastern Force
President Donald Trump's foreign policy is creating a path for other countries to exert control over the Middle East, according to analysts.
Most Russians Do Not Back Putin's Syria Operation
Almost half of the country wants the Kremlin to end its military campaign in the country.
U.S. Will Work With Russia in Syria, Tillerson Says
As forces supported by the U.S. and Russia defeat ISIS across Syria, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson seeks Moscow's help to prevent a new conflict.
U.S. Warplane Shoots Down Syrian Jet Over Raqqa
Washington claimed that the jet had attacked Coalition-allied forces but Damascus said it was fighting ISIS militants.
U.S.-Backed Syrian Forces Enter Raqqa, Beat ISIS
The majority-Kurd Syrian Democratic Forces now controls an area in the Islamic State militant group's de facto capital.
Syrian Forces Threaten to Hit Back After U.S. Strikes
After being attacked, a coalition of forces backing the Syrian government and fighting the Islamic State militant group has warned the U.S. not to cross "red lines."
Syria's Assad Says Worst of War Is Over
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the darkest days of the Syrian war are over—as long as the U.S. doesn't get involved.
Iran Allies in Iraq Beat ISIS to Syrian Border
The Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces captured a strategic border crossing from ISIS in Iraq, giving Tehran a chance to bolster its battle in Syria.
Jordanians Deny Syria Invasion As U.S. Trains by Border
Jordanian commentators, including the military's former deputy chief of staff, rejected notions that the U.S., Jordan and allies were invading Syria by land.
Iran: U.S., Allies Military Moves Near Syria 'Doomed'
Syrian and Iranian concerns regarding the U.S. and Jordan's nearby military drills were heightened when U.S. troops were seen with rebels in Syria.
U.S., Russia Pledge to Resume Syria Air Cooperation
The U.S. and Russia will once again work together to avoid mid-air collisions in Syria after a falling out between the nations last month.
Syrian Rebels Quit in Damascus Neighborhood, Begin Exit
Buses full of rebels began leaving the Barzeh district of Damascus as the Syrian government announced hopes for peace between factions.
ISIS Loses Ground to U.S.-Backed Kurds and Syrian Army
The U.S.-backed, majority-Kurd Syrian Democratic Forces and the Russia-backed Syrian military are separately threatening ISIS's final major strongholds.
Russia, Iran, Turkey Back Safe Zones in Syria
Rebels nearly quit the talks over Tehran's involvement but the Astana peace process continues.
Assad: U.S. Tries to Control the World, Lies On Syria
Syria's Bashar al-Assad said President Donald Trump 'has no policies' of his own and he only follows U.S. plans to advance political and economic interests.
Report Sees ISIS Benefiting From Assad Downfall
In the past year, the Syrian military and its allies have fought the Islamic State group more than any other faction in Syria.
Can ISIS and Al-Qaeda Unite to Save One Another?
Iraq's vice president said members of the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda were in talks after years of bitter rivalry among the formerly linked jihadist groups.
ISIS Drops Explosives from Weaponized Drones
The Islamic State militant group's rudimentary bombs may not have the precision or lethality of modern weaponry but can still maim or kill.
ISIS Is Losing Ground in Iraq and Syria
ISIS faces a near-total loss in Iraq and a formidable showdown with both U.S. and Russia-backed forces in Syria that could end with the jihadists' defeat in the Middle East.
U.S. Coalition Airstrike Killed Allied Forces In Syria
The U.S. military killed 18 fighters of the allied Syrian Democratic Forces in a friendly fire incident in northern Syria.
U.S. Army Considers Super-Weapon to Counter Russia
The Kinetic Energy Projectile launches a tungsten-based missile at Mach 3 that delivers a "devastating" load of hot metal fragments.
Russia Says Syrian Rebels Framed Assad to Attract U.S.
Putin claims to have evidence that the rebels are planning chemical attacks that will be pinned on the Syrian regime.