Syrian Civil War

Syrian Conflict Escalates Despite Promised Ceasefire

It’s only been a few days since global leaders and diplomats agreed on a ceasefire in Syria, but the conflict is intensifying and showing no signs of stopping soon. Violent strikes have resulted in civilian deaths and more are expected in the coming days.

UN Delays Peace Talks on Syrian Conflict in Geneva

After UN discontinues the peace talks in Geneva about the Syrian civil war, UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura confirms resetting it to another date.

Red Cross Reaches War-Torn Syrian Towns, Brings Loads of Food and Aid to 40,000 Victims

Red Cross delivered much needed supplies to war-torn Syrian towns of Madaya, Kefraya and Fuaa. After resorting to boiling soup made of grass and eating pet cats, the war-torn Syrian refugees will finally receive much needed food and other supplies.

Aid Sent to Beseiged Syrian Town Where Thousands are Trapped and Starving

An aid convoy was sent to a besieged the Syrian town of Madaya Monday, where thousands of people are trapped and starving.

Obama, Putin Meeting: Presidents Meet at United Nations, Disagree Over Syria Conflict

President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted their first face-to-face meeting in nearly two years Monday evening.

Obama, Putin Speak at United Nations; Obama Criticizes Russian Action in Syria

Obama criticized Russian action in Syria at a speech before the United Nations this Monday morning. President Barack Obama and Russian president Vladimir Putin were scheduled to speak before the United Nations Monday, setting out plans to address a four-year Syrian civil war that has left the country devastated.

Syria Civil War: Military Aid for Assad to Continue, Putin Says

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad can continue to count on military support from Moscow, as Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted the aid was needed "to counter terrorist aggression."

Islamic State Airstrikes in Syria: House Speaker John Boehner, Senate Lawmakers Support Airstrike Decision

Following the first airstrikes to combat the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Syria, congressional leaders have issued their first comments on the issue while continuing their recess.

Israel Shoots Down Syrian Fighter Jet; Pilot Ejects Safely

Jet entered Israeli airspace, pilots ejected safely Israel shot down a Syrian fighter jet Tuesday morning after the jet entered its airspace, the first time such a thing has happened in about 25 years.

Peter Theo Curtis Released: American Journalist Held by Al-Qaida-Linked Group Freed After 2 Years

Peter Theo Curtis had been captured in October 2012 at the Turkey-Syria border by the Nusra Front, an Islamist extremist group.

Syrian President Bashar Assad Re-Elected in Landslide Victory

Syrian President Bashar Assad will remain in power for another seven-year term in the middle of a devastating 3-year-old secatarian war being that the controversial leader was re-elected in a landslide victory, officials annouced on Wednesday.

Syria Holds Presidential Election, President al-Assad's Likely Election Considered Unfair by Western Nations

Syria began elections Tuesday to elect the next president, but critics say it is a charade to reassert Assad's power.

President Obama West Point Commencement Speech: US President to Defend Foreign Policy Approach in Russia, Syria

President Barack Obama will head to New York this week for the third time in May to deliver the commencement address at West Point, where he is expected to defend his foreign policy approach.

Syrian News & War: Rebels Destroy Carlton Citadel Hotel; Government Troops Killed in Attack

Syrian rebels have blown up a historic hotel-turned-army base in Aleppo, reportedly killing government troops.

Syria News: Country Misses Deadline To Eliminating Chemical Weapons; Assad Announces Presidential Run for Third Term

The U.N. announced Sunday that Syria missed its self-imposed deadline to eradicate chemical weapons, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced that he will run for a third term in office.

Russian Missile Cruiser Sets Up In The Mediterranean

A special Russian missile cruiser has been released to the eastern part of the Mediterranean to lead the navy operations in the place. This was according to the Interfax who quoted a source from the military since the US gets ready to a potential strike as response to the current situation in Syria.

Syria Chemical Weapons: Obama Calls Deaths of 1300 Victims 'A Big Event of Grave Concern'

Obama called the situation in Syria "clearly a big event of grave concern" and said he hopes the Syrian government will allow a deeper investigation into the recent alleged chemical weapon attack in Damascus that killed more than 1,300 people.
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