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Explosions are being carried out to safely detonate bombs at the world famous ancient ruins.

Of 470,000 Syrians who have been killed, an overwhelming majority have been by Assad and his allies

The Syrian army is said to be just metres from the 2,000 year old Unesco World Heritage site.

Lesser of two very evil evils for Israel is President Assad.

Syrian President says opposition fighters that return to civilian life will be pardoned.

Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad seize key positions in Aleppo province.

500 people have been killed in Aleppo this month.

EXCLUSIVE: Family who fled Syria tells IBTimes UK about life under brutal IS rule.

Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra also accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Syrian peace talks have broken down after just two days of negotiations.

Financial Times reports that senior intelligence official traveled to Damascus to relay request from Putin.

Russian air strikes in Syria have killed 1,000 civilians compared to 893 Isis members.

Pro-Assad trolls hijack hashtag used to highlight plight of starving residents.

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was, however, unable to locate the source of the nerve gas.

At least one car bomb and suicide attack struck the Zahra district in the city centre.

British foreign secretary says jihadists have gained ground in Syria because of the attacks.

Warplanes have carried out air strikes on rebel-held suburbs in the Syrian capital, killing dozens of people.

Assad mocked David Cameron's claimed 70,000 rebel fighters will help defeat Daesh.

Heavy shelling by Assad's forces against rebel-held towns killed dozens of people, including children.

Labour leader warned more civilians could be killed if the RAF is ordered to bomb Syria.

Pro-Jeremy Corbyn organisation spoke to IBTimes UK about its lobbying plans.

Shadow education minister Emily Thornberry gave an insight into what the internal row looks like.

Russia's President Putin accused Nato member Turkey of stabbing him in the back over Isis.

British prime minister says he pressed Vladimir Putin over the issue at a G20 summit in Turkey.

News comes after series of setbacks for training scheme.

Russia also launched missile attacks against Isis from warships in Caspian Sea.

Syrian president says the Middle East faces destruction if his campaign with Russia and Iran fails.

Putin wants his Ronald Reagan moment but Russia's foray into Syria has no exit strategy

Svalbard Global Seed Vault sends fresh stocks to Aleppo after stocks damaged in conflict

As Russia increases military support for Assad regime, should West join Putin's 'anti-terror coalition'?