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Heartbroken Syrian father pictured cradling twins lost 25 relatives in Idlib gas attack
'My kids, Ahmad and Aya, and my wife... they were all martyred,' said Abdul Hamid Youssef.
Tillerson: Russia needs 'to think carefully' about continued support for Assad
The US Secretary of State's remarks come ahead of his visit to Moscow next week.
Trump: 'Heinous acts by the Assad regime' can no longer be tolerated after Syria chemical attack
President condemns Khan Sheikhoun attack that killed 73 as 'an affront to humanity'.
Senator Marco Rubio says Syria 'chemical attack' after White House's Assad U-turn is no coincidence
Republican has said that White House policy had emboldened the Syrian dictator.
Women in Raqqa abandon veils as Isis' grip on city weakens
Residents say the terror group is a reduced presence in the city as the US-led coalition prepares to attack.
Russia says Syrian rebel chemical weapons responsible for Khan Sheikhoun deaths
More than 70 people died after an alleged chemical weapons attack by the Syrian government.
US asserts Assad is behind suspected Syrian chemical weapon attack
Sarin was allegedly used but Syria 'categorically denies' the claim.
Trump blames suspected Syria gas attack on Obama administration's 'weakness and irresolution'
As the White House struggles to explain its Syria policy, France calls for clarity on the US position.
Don't look away from the images of children Assad has murdered in Syria
When Britain and others decided to take no military action against Assad, he knew he could act with impunity.
Syria ceasefire? What ceasefire? Photos of horrific attacks carried out under peace deal
With multiple infringements occurring every day, one has to wonder whether there is a ceasefire in place at all.
Syrian hospital bombed as it treats victims of suspected chemical attack
Up to 58 people are believed to have died in the attack on Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun.
Scientists create biological shield to protect against chemical weapons – including sarin gas
Nanoparticle-wrapped enzyme can be administered before exposure to nerve gas and pesticides in mice.
Scores killed in 'chemical weapons attack' on Syrian rebel town
The attack on Tuesday happened in the town of Khan Seikhoun, in rebel-held Idlib.
Timeline of terror: From Beslan school siege to Sinai, Russia has always been a terrorist target
St Petersburg is the latest in a string of attacks against Russia at home and abroad.
Coalition strike on Iraq kills Isis propaganda chief who inspired attacks against US and Turkey
Ibrahim Al-Ansari's death will disrupt Isis' ability to recruit young people and children, coalition spokesman Scrocca said.
US shifts focus on Syria and is no longer prioritising removing Assad from office
New policy represents marked departure from Obama administration's stance on the conflict.
Syrian refugee numbers pass five million for the first time
More than half of the Syrian population has been displaced at some point during the conflict.
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief
General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.
More than 400 former jihadi fighters are back in Britain
Militants returning to Britain from conflict zones pose increased terror threat, claims expert.
US-backed assault near Isis-held Tabqa Dam halted to avoid 'catastrophic' flooding
UN has warned that flooding from the dam could be "potentially catastrophic" for those areas downstream.
I was in Parliament to speak about violent extremism when the attack hit - here's what I would've said
People do not start out violent, but inequality, injustice and violence leaves them ripe for extremist groups.
FBI says judge Derrick Watson who ruled against Trump's travel ban is being threatened
FBI ready to protect Watson after president says ruling against his executive order is 'judicial overreach'.
US-led coalition backs Syrian Democratic Forces in Tabqa Dam offensive against Isis
The location was seized by Isis in 2013 and has been used as HQ, prison and training centre.
The most powerful photos of the battle against Isis in Syria and Iraq
Islamic State has lost much territory and many fighters as it comes under attack from the US-backed coalition in Iraq and three separate ground forces in Syria.
Israel: Hezbollah's Mustafa Badreddine was killed by own men on Iran's orders
Mustafa Badreddine was killed in Syria last year amid an 'internal crisis' within the group.
Syria shoots down Israeli military drone but IDF downplays attack
The Israel Defence Forces said the drone did not contain any sensitive information.
US denies responsibility for deadly Syria mosque bombing in airstrike targeting al-Qaeda
Turkey Deputy PM Numan Kurtulmus denounced killing of dozens of people in the mosque as a "war crime".
Airstrike on mosque kills dozens in rebel-held area of northern Syria
Mosque was packed with worshippers for evening prayers and dead said to be primarily civilians.
Starbucks bomber: Indonesian Isis commander in Syria accidentally blows himself up
The leader, known as Bahrumsyah, was killed when his car bomb detonated prematurely near Palmrya.
For migrants 'rescue in Libya' can mean torture and rape - Europe can no longer turn a blind eye
"They were beating me on the back with a belt and electric cables."