Syria rejects UN idea for rebel autonomy in east Aleppo
Several rounds of internationally sponsored dialogue sessions and peace talks have already failed to move the government and rebels closer to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Nov 20, 2016, 22:03 PM IST
White House warns Syria, Russia on 'heinous' bombings in Aleppo
"The United States condemns in the strongest terms these horrific attacks against medical infrastructure and humanitarian aid workers.," the US said.
Nov 19, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
UN extends Syria gas attacks probe
The UN Security Council on Thursday unanimously decided to extend for another year the mandate of a panel tasked with investigating chemical attacks in Syria and identifying those responsible.
Nov 18, 2016, 08:36 AM IST
Russia strikes kill at least 30 jihadists in Syria: Ministry
The deadly war in Syria has killed more than 300,000 people since it started in March 2011 with a wave of anti-government protests.
Nov 17, 2016, 12:33 PM IST
Syria regime bombs rebels as Aleppo food aid runs out
Syrian government and Russian warplanes pounded rebel-held parts of northern Syria Wednesday, including battered second city Aleppo.
Nov 17, 2016, 00:09 AM IST
Fifteen SDF fighters killed in separate ISIS attacks in Aleppo, Al-Raqqa
At least 15 fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), were killed on Saturday in two Islamic State (IS) attacks in Aleppo and al-Raqqa in Syria.
Nov 13, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Syria regime rolls back rebel gains in Aleppo: Monitor
Syrian government forces have recaptured all of the areas taken by rebel fighters in a recent assault intended to break the regime siege on eastern Aleppo, a monitor said Saturday.
Nov 12, 2016, 14:25 PM IST
Russia says militants used chemical weapons in Syria
The Russian military said on Friday its officers have found evidence of chemical weapons use by Syrian militants in the northern area of Aleppo where government forces are trying to regain control of areas they recently lost to insurgents.
Nov 11, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
UN hopes for aid deal as rations run out in east Aleppo
Aid workers in eastern Aleppo were distributing the last available food rations on Thursday as the quarter of a million people besieged in the Syrian city entered what is expected to be a cruel winter, UN humanitarian adviser Jan Egeland said.
Nov 10, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
Aleppo evacuation routes deserted as ceasefire ends
A unilateral Russian-declared ceasefire for Syria`s Aleppo ended on Friday evening, marred by rebel fire on evacuation routes and with no sign any civilians or rebels left besieged neighbourhoods.
Nov 04, 2016, 22:57 PM IST
Russian-declared ceasefire goes into effect in Aleppo
A 10-hour Russian-declared ceasefire for rebel-held areas of Syria's second city Aleppo began today morning with the goal of encouraging civilians and surrendering rebels to leave.
Nov 04, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
ISIS regains control of 17 areas in Syria's Aleppo
The Islamic State (IS) militant group has retaken control of 17 areas in Syria`s Aleppo province in a counter-attack against the Syrian rebels, backed by Turkey, authorities said on Wednesday.
Nov 02, 2016, 17:58 PM IST
Impossible to refuse jihadist help in Aleppo: Syria opposition
People stuck in war-ravaged Aleppo do not have the luxury of refusing help from jihadists, a high-level member of Syria`s main opposition said, lashing out at international "inaction" in breaking the siege.
Nov 01, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Russia says resumption of Syria peace talks delayed indefinitely
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday a Western failure to rein in violent Islamists in Syria had indefinitely delayed the resumption of peace talks.
Nov 01, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
Rebel assault on Aleppo slows as UN slams civilian deaths
A rebel assault to break the siege of Syria`s Aleppo slowed Monday amid fierce resistance from regime forces, as the UN said it was "appalled" by opposition fire on civilians.
Oct 31, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Dozens of civilians dead in rebel assault on Aleppo
Syria`s regime and rebels were locked in fierce fighting Sunday on Aleppo`s western edges, where 38 civilians have been killed in a two-day opposition offensive to break the government siege. Rebels and allied jihadists launched a major offensive on Friday to break through government lines and reach the 250,000 people living in the city`s east.
Oct 30, 2016, 17:09 PM IST
Rebel rockets kill 38 civilians in Syria's Aleppo: Monitor
Another 250 civilians have been wounded in heavy bombardment by anti-government factions since Friday morning, according to the Britain-based group.
Oct 30, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Syria rebels battle to break Aleppo siege
Fresh fighting shook Aleppo on Saturday as rebels battled to break a siege of the city by the Syrian regime, accused by Washington of using starvation as a weapon of war.
Oct 29, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Rebels in Aleppo attack, Putin cautious on new Russian raids
The rebels also targeted government positions east of Aleppo city and in the coastal province of Latakia, including the Hmeimim military base used by Russian forces allied with the regime.
Oct 28, 2016, 23:22 PM IST
Syrian rebels launch Aleppo counter-attack to break siege
Syrian rebels including jihadists began a counter-attack against the army and its allies on Friday aiming to break a weeks-long siege on eastern Aleppo, insurgents said."
Oct 28, 2016, 18:31 PM IST
