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Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki confirms Syrian bombing of Isis positions in Iraqi territory

15-year-old Palestinian is first fatality in disputed territory since Syrian civil war began.

The Sun and the Sunday Times websites have been hacked by a group claiming to be the Syrian Electronic Army

Syrian activist groups confirm deaths of at least 20 people in strike in al-Sukkari district.

Syrians who fled wartorn city of Homs get first glimpse of devastation of two years of intense fighting

American policy has backfired and opened up opportunities for anti-western jihadist groups, claim top officials.

Syrian government forces raise a flag in the besieged city of Homs as rebels withdraw.

Nuclear powers are unlikely to give up their weapons after seeing what has happened to Ukraine.

Israeli military opens fire, after rockets hit near border town.

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, embroiled in a prolonged civil war, calls Mandela an 'inspiration in values of love and human brotherhood',

John Yazigi calls on jihadist Jabhat al-Nusra militia to return St Tecla nuns to safety.

UN high commissioner Navi Pillay accuses Damascus regime of authorising crimes against humanity.

Damascus to participate in UN-sponsored peace talks but will refuse to surrender power, says official.

Islamic Front, largest collection of armed rebel groups, spells out political agenda.

Foreign minister says Islamic Republic willing to join peace talks in January.

FSA leader says forces will not halt battle to wrest power from Assad while Geneva talks go on.

Saudis, Jordanians and Egyptians hunt for virgins in Syrian refugee camps.

David Meseguer and Oriol Gracia's documentary shows Kurds' quiet resistance to Assad and al-Qaida.

Syria and North Korea might be out in the cold, but maintain good relations through their rulers.

Former German national under-17 team player dead in bombing after quitting football for radical Islam.

Attack on a military base near coastal city of Latakia targets Russian-made missiles intended to be transferred to Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

SEA posts links to video supporting Syrian regime on US president's official social media accounts.

Battling both Assad and al-Qaida, Syrian Kurds may prove to be precious allies for the West, writes Emanuela Pergolizzi

Saudi spy chief warns of 'major shift' in Riyadh-Washington ties.

Syrian president says loss of chemical weapons is a morale blow for regime.

Prime minister also criticises John Kerry for praising Assad on chemical weapons elimination.

Syria's foreign minister tells UN General Assembly anti-Assad rebels eat human hearts and sever limbs while victims are alive.

Apart from giving free access to chemical weapons experts, resolution okays Syria transition government plan.

US and Russia agree on draft resolution on Syria's chemical weapons, ending weeks of diplomatic deadlock.

Deputy PM Qadri Jamil admits conflict at stalemate and says Assad ready to offer ceasefire at Geneva.