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American woman and unidentified Western Muslim, said to have been fighting for rebels, also killed in clash near Turkish border.

Tension in Golan Heights rising as Assad vows to hit back at Israel if it attacks Syria.

UN Human Rights Council likely to condemn presence of foreign fighters in Syria.

EU foreign ministers in Brussels accept UK and France proposal not to extend arms embargo on Syrian opposition groups.

Amman asks Washington to provide Patriot missile batteries as Syria conflict intensifies.

Two rockets fired at Shiite neighbourhood in southern Beirut injuring four people.

Hezbollah fighters join Assad's forces in offensive against rebels in Homs as skirmishes spill into Lebanon.

UN Refugee Agency says 250,000 Syrians flee strife-torn country every month.

US president and Turkish prime minister insist Assad's regime should pave way for transitional government.

Israeli airstrike on Syria targets arms shipment to opposition groups, claims rebel commander.

Israeli Prime Minister to visit Russia to stop Syria-bound missiles falling into Hezbollah's hands.

Turkey claims the deadly car bombs in Reyhanli were the work of Syrian forces.

Cameron to urge Russia to find a political solution in Syria as Britain steps up efforts to lift EU arms embargo.

UN and Arab League special envoy said be frustrated over never-ending Syrian conflict.

US president insists use of chemical weapons in Syria will be 'game changer' but says Washington's response would not be rushed.

Nasrallah held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov before heading to Tehran.

More than 50 Lebanese political leaders hold talks with Assad while Hassan Nasrallah appears likely to go to Tehran.

Taliban of Syria vows to decapitate anyone who cooperates with Assad.

Missile said to be aimed at anti-Assad elements in Lebanon.

Activist group records 6,005 deaths and says real toll could be far higher.

Moaz al-Khatib, leader of Syrian National Coalition urges UN and other international bodies to provide more support to rebels.

Phosphorus weapons allegedly used killing two rebels near Damascus.

Villages in Syria-Lebanon border region come under attack just days after bombardment from Damascus.

Syrian children used as porters, guards and human shields, says UK charity Save the Children.

Apples grown by Druze farmers in Golan Heights to be transported by Kenyan drivers.

Bashar al-Assad vows strong retaliation for Israel's recent airstrike on Damascus.

UN and Arab League special envoy Lakdhar Brahimi addresses a closed meeting of UN Security Council officials.

Twin explosion in Syria's Aleppo University kills 83 people and injures 160 others

Assad 'wants' US and Israeli bases in Middle East targeted if he is killed.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a rare public speech about the uprising in his country, calling on Syrians to defend their nation.