syrian civil war

Marj al-Sultan in Eastern Ghouta falls to government troops after heavy fighting.

Pakistani media reports suggest that two suspects have been taken into custody.

Homs endured a four and a half year siege as rebels battled Syrian army forces

Mayor of London and MP questions 70,000-strong force as he urged the government to work with Assad and Putin.

The prime minister restated his case for why the UK should bomb Syria after the Paris attacks.

Labour leader warned more civilians could be killed if the RAF is ordered to bomb Syria.

Parliamentarians will discuss David Cameron's bid for air strikes for 10 hours and then cast their vote.

Israel seeks to stop Hezbollah from gaining more arms and strength in the area.

Support for airstrikes fall from 59% to 48% after Cameron set out his case in Parliament last week.

Downing Street's proposal to bomb Syria lacks substance, Labour leader says.

Bashar al-Assad's atrocities and Russian bombs help keep Islamic State strong

Labour leader handed big boost by internal party poll ahead of shadow cabinet meeting.

French foreign minister says Syrian government forces could play a role in ground war against Isis.

The former chair of the Stop the War Coalition faces a row at the top of his party over the issue.

Shadow education minister Emily Thornberry gave an insight into what the internal row looks like.

PM faced tough questions from his own benches over his intervention plan.

PM revealed he will put his case before parliament on 26 November.

Saudi state media says moderate rebel factions will meet in the country.

Roanoke Mayor David Bowers likens ban to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

US president insists bombing campaign will gradually chip away jihadist group's potency.

Crispin Blunt told IBTimes UK the prime minister should talk with the Middle East's regional powers.

US to deploy 20 or 30 troops on the ground in Syria.

John Kerry says the international negotiations in Vienna crucial to reach a political solution.

Federica Mogherini warned air strikes designed to support Assad could also deepen the conflict.

A man stands amid rubble in an amateur video said to have been shot in Latamna, Syria.

Syrian president says the Middle East faces destruction if his campaign with Russia and Iran fails.

Comments follow claims Russian air strikes targeted non-Isis positions and killed civilians.

As Russia increases military support for Assad regime, should West join Putin's 'anti-terror coalition'?

Cameron said: 'These are big challenges, but we'll meet them'.

Migrants continue to arrive on the Greek island of Kos, many of them being reunited with friends and family.