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Syria conflict: At least 16 killed near Damascus in latest clashes between Assad's forces and rebels
Rebel groups have warned that continued government strikes against them have put ceasefire in jeopardy.
Father of UK woman fighting Isis in Syria says she is 'passionate' about injustice
Kimberley Taylor of Blackburn is first known British woman to join fight against jihadists.
Turkey accused of massacring over 400 people in Syrian city Al-Bab
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights states 51 women and 88 children were among the victims.
Turkish forces and opposition groups enter Syrian town of Al-Bab held by Isis
The confrontation is likely to put the fragile ceasefire at risk.
Brit who fought in Syria 'turned gun on himself' to avoid capture by Islamic State
Ryan Lock is said to have put a rifle to his throat when ambushed by IS fighters.
Syrian army takes control of water supply causing drought affecting 5 million people
People in the capital of Damascus have been without running water since 27 December.
Syrian peace talks off to rocky start as government accuse opposition of 'torpedoing' negotiations
Syria's top negotiator Bashar Jaafari said opposition groups went outside agreed frameworks.
Russia signs deal to significantly increase its military presence in Syria
The agreement gives Russia the capability to more than double its presence of warships.
Over 100 al-Qaeda fighters killed in latest US air strike in Idlib, Pentagon says
The air strike targeted the militant training camp that had been operational since 2013, Pentagon said.
Tulsi Gabbard leaves questions marks over Bashar Assad meeting during secret Syria trip
The congresswoman from Hawaii will not disclose who is paying for the unannounced trip.
At least 30 dead in Deir ez-Zour after Isis launches biggest attack in Syria for months
The area is of strategic importance to Daesh, linking Raqqa and territory in Iraq.
Syria opposition agrees to take part in peace talks
The talks are due to take place on 23 January following talks between Russia, Turkey and Iran
Syria ceasefire 'largely' holding despite intense fighting in Wadi Barada valley
The area controls Damascus' water supply and over 5 million people have been without water since December.
Five million people in Damascus without water after supplies 'sabotaged'
UN's Syria adviser Jan Egeland warned the act was a war crime.
Russia says 'mass graves and evidence of war crimes' found in east of Aleppo, Syria
Evidence of the crimes will be 'carefully documented' and made public for inspection, Russia says.
Syria: 2 children among 6 killed as shelling, air strikes hit Aleppo again
About 10 shells fell in Aleppo's southwestern al-Hamdaniya district, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu offers to treat Syrians wounded in Aleppo
Nation has treated more than 2,000 Syrians since 2013, according to Israeli army.
John Kerry: Agreement with Russia over joint military action in Syria killed by 'divisions' in DC
Kerry is now hoping to convince Syrian opposition to join peace talks in Geneva with the regime.
Trump vows to build 'safe zones' in Syria, but Obama says the idea is too good to put into practice
Trump said he would get the Gulf states to pay for the safe zones to help civilians trapped in the Syrian conflict.
New ceasefire scheduled in Aleppo as UN dubs regime attacks probable 'war crimes'
Thousands of civilians remain trapped in decimated city as Assad forces seize control.
Isis 're-enter' historic city of Palmyra months after it was captured by Syrian army
Daesh fighters have entered from the north and west of the city, according to activists.
The bigger picture: Photographers share their stories behind the most iconic images of 2016
From Syria's ongoing conflict to Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, Reuters photographers have been on the scene to record the biggest news stories of the year.
Syrian troops advance against rebels to enter Aleppo's Old City
According to a monitoring group, the Syrian army is in control of more than 70% of the areas in Aleppo.
Syria's President Assad recaptures more than half of eastern Aleppo from extremists, reports say
Battle for northern city has been deadlocked for four years but government has made new breakthroughs.
'Clown of Aleppo' who bought relief to injured children dies in air strike
Anas al-Basha, 24, killed in air strike as Syrian forces increase offensive in rebel-held eastern Aleppo.
Syrian regime forces capture Hanano area, largest rebel-held district in eastern Aleppo
Hanano was the first neighbourhood captured by the rebels in 2012 in Aleppo.
Theresa May poised to meet Barack Obama during his farewell EU tour
While May and Obama are set to discuss Syria, the British prime minister will hold Brexit talks with other EU leaders.
Syria: 20 civilians reportedly killed in air strike on village near Raqqa
Raqqa is now being targeted to prevent jihadists fleeing there from Mosul in Iraq.
6 children killed after Syrian forces 'shelled nursery' near Damascus
Images show blood splattered across the tiled floors alongside toys and the rubble.
US blames Syria or Russia for Idlib airstrike death toll while Moscow denies involvement
Dozens of children believed dead in Idlib school bombing on the town of Haas.