Bashar al-Assad

Unguided Russian airstrikes in Syria has killed civilians, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said.

IS training camp and command post targeted by Russia's Su-34 aircraft.

Dignitaries from Myanmar, Indonesia, the UAE, Sudan and the Holy See also due to speak in New York.

As Russia bombs opposition positions in Syria, militias and alliances are as murky as ever.

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

IBTimes UK explains why Russia has launched a military campaign in war-torn Syria.

Over 240,000 people have been killed in war-torn Syria since conflict erupted four years ago.

Putin obtains parliamentary authorisation to deploy troops in war-torn Syria.

$500m training programme paused after 54 rebels were attacked and gave their arms to Al-Qaeda.

Saudi foreign minister reiterates Syrian president will have no role in Syria's future.

He may not be the most popular man outside of his country but Putin's hawkishness can hurt Islamic State.

Russian President mocks US strategy and says backing Assad is the only viable option to solve crisis.

Russia seeking to emphasise role as key regional player, says EU foreign policy chief.

BREAKING: Elysee Palace announces operation against Islamic State positions in Syria.

Prime Minister set to back Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond's earlier views on Syrian crisis.

As Syria implodes Assad is the only party that can realistically defeat Islamic State

Planes expected to be used in operations in support of Syrian government forces.

Air strikes follow aerial bombardment in IS nerve centre Raqqa in which many jihadists were killed.

Russia is not prepared for a bigger engagement in Syria.

Assad said more needed to be done to combat terrorism in Syria and neighbouring countries.

Speech comes as Russia sends arms and military personnel to Syria.

French surveillance flights over Syria confirm air strikes against Isis are 'necessary'.

Russian president urges US to work with Assad regime to defeat Isis.

Russian troops are believed to be fighting against Syrian rebels.

UK says sanctions on Iran could be lifted in spring 2016.

President Assad's defeat is expected soon as rebels control five-sixths of Syria.

Was Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov directing insult at Saudis or cameraman, though?

Syrian president says that his forces are being withdrawing from areas due to a lack of manpower.

US president said he was surprised by Russia's willingness to help with the agreement.

In the Middle East, the choice is not between good and bad but between bad and worse.