syrian civil war
The battle for Syria's Aleppo just went through a chaotic 48 hours
Syrian rebels cut the main supply route to the part of the city held by the regime, and Assad's army is fighting back hard.
Islamic State claims bombing that killed nearly 50 people in Syria's Kurdish region
The attack, which consisted of a motorcycle and truck bombing, took place in the Kurdish city of Qamishli near the Turkish border early Wednesday morning.
The Syrian military just extended a ceasefire, but Syrians are still dying
The previous truce came and went with no noticeable decrease in violence across the country, and government forces are advancing in Aleppo.
Dozens of US diplomats criticize Obama, call for airstrikes against Assad
More than 50 State Department officials have signed a memo sharply criticizing the Obama Administration's policy in the Syrian civil war.
Syrian Regime Blocks Aid Convoy and Shells Civilians Who Gathered to Receive It
A joint aid convoy idled for seven hours outside of the besieged Damascus suburb of Daraya before Syrian soldiers turned it away. Minutes later, the town was shelled.
Syrian Prison Uprising Set to End as Release of Inmates is Agreed
The prisoners rose up last week over poor conditions and plans to send inmates to a notorious military jail where they were set to be executed, following convictions during extra-judicial military tribunals.
Qamishli Ceasefire Gives Kurds More Territory in Northern Syria
During last week's deadly clashes, Kurdish security forces seized control of a number of key government controlled positions in Qamishli, including its main prison.
What It's Like to Be in a Town Besieged by ISIS and the Syrian Regime
"People won't leave their houses because they are afraid of snipers."
Text a Syrian: a New Service Will Help Refugees Navigate Life in Canada
Canada's 26,000 refugees can text this service to find out where to buy groceries, or get a doctor.
Syrian Fighters Say the Ceasefire Is Getting Shakier and Shakier
Diplomats and Syrian factions say the ceasefire will not collapse as long as the US and Russia support it, but the fighting is actually intensifying in some places.
Lebanese Ex-Minister Gets 10 Years for Smuggling Explosives and Planning Attacks
A Lebanese military court on Friday increased the jail term for ex-minister of Information and Tourism, Michel Samaha, who was convicted last year.
We Asked Syrians What They Think of the EU's New Plan for Refugees
On Monday, boats full of refugees were sent back to Turkey from Greece.