Syria

Russia, Iran Urged By European Union To Bring Syria To Peace Talks To End Civil War

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 25, 2018

The EU on Wednesday urged Russia and Iran to pressure Damascus to engage in talks to end Syria's bloody civil war, as international donors pledged billions of dollars to help civilians caught up in the conflict.

Russian Civilians Helping Assad Use Military Base Back Home - Witnesses

World News | Reuters | Wednesday April 25, 2018

The Kremlin says it has nothing to do with Russian civilians fighting in Syria but on three recent occasions groups of men flying in from Damascus headed straight to a defence ministry base in Molkino, Reuters reporters witnessed.

Iraq Says Its Air Force Carried Out "Deadly" Air Raid Against ISIS In Syria

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 19, 2018

The Iraqi air force on Thursday carried out a "deadly raid" against positions of the ISIS group in neighbouring Syria, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's office said.

UN Team Fired Upon In Syria While Visiting Suspected Chemical Sites

World News | Reuters | Thursday April 19, 2018

A UN security team came under fire in Syria while doing reconnaissance for inspectors to visit sites of a suspected chemical weapons attack, and officials said it was no longer clear when the inspectors would be able to go in.

At Alleged Chemical Attack Site In Syria, UN Security Team Fired At

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 18, 2018

A UN security team was fired at on Tuesday while on a reconnaissance mission in the Syrian town of Douma to prepare the deployment of experts investigating an alleged chemical attack, officials said.

US Lawmakers Jolted By Syria Briefing, Pentagon Warns Of ISIS Resurgence

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 18, 2018

The US military's hands-off approach on the ground in Syria is ceding influence to Russia and Iran, a top lawmaker warned Tuesday, as the Pentagon said it has seen the ISIS "resurge" in parts of the country

Syrian Air Defence Forces Destroy Missiles Over Two Air Bases: Report

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 17, 2018

Syrian anti-aircraft defences shot down missiles fired at the Syrian air base of Shayrat in Homs province late on Monday and another base northeast of the capital, Damascus, Syria's state television and pro-Iranian Hezbollah media said.

France Announces 50 Million Euro Humanitarian Aid For Syria

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 17, 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France will contribute 50 million euros ($61.9 million) toward urgent humanitarian aid for Syria following a meeting with a group of non-governmental organisations (NGO) in Paris.

Israel Carried Out April 9 Strike On Syrian Airbase: Reports

World News | Reuters | Monday April 16, 2018

Israel maintained its official silence on Monday over its possible involvement in an April 9 air strike on a Syrian airbase after the New York Times quoted an unnamed Israeli military source as saying Israel had carried out the raid.

Syria's Assad Said To Be In 'Good' Mood, Scorns US Weaponry After Airstrikes

World News | Liz Sly, The Washington Post | Monday April 16, 2018

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad praised Russian weaponry on Sunday as his government celebrated victory over rebels in the town where an alleged chemical attack took place, triggering U.S. airstrikes over the weekend.

Vladimir Putin Warns Of Global "Chaos" If West Attacks Syria Again

World News | Reuters | Monday April 16, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Sunday that further Western attacks on Syria would bring chaos to world affairs, as Washington prepared to increase pressure on Russia with new economic sanctions.

France Convinced Donald Trump To Stay In Syria, Says Emmanuel Macron

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday April 16, 2018

President Emmanuel Macron asserted Sunday that Paris had convinced Donald Trump to stay engaged in Syria "for the long-term", adding that French air strikes did not amount to a declaration of war against the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

"It's A Psychodrama": Trump's Show Of Strength, Amid Plans For Quick Syria Exit

World News | Greg Jaffe, The Washington Post | Sunday April 15, 2018

President Donald Trump's approach to Syria seems to be guided by a principle that has shaped so many of his administration's policies during his time in office: Do the opposite of his predecessor.

Despite Trump's 'Mission Accomplished', Question Raised Over US Syria Strategy

World News | Reuters | Sunday April 15, 2018

Just over a year ago US President Donald Trump ordered a missile strike against the Syrian government for a chemical weapons attack against its own people.

Russia Fails In UN Bid To Condemn US-Led Strikes On Syria

World News | Reuters | Sunday April 15, 2018

A Russian bid for the United Nations Security Council to condemn US, British and French air strikes on Syria over a suspected chemical weapons attack failed on Saturday after only China and Bolivia joined Russia to vote in favor of a draft resolution.