Syria peace talks postponed to March 9: UN
Peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in Syria will resume in Geneva on March 9.
Mar 01, 2016, 22:42 PM IST
Obama warns Russia 'world will be watching' Syria ceasefire
Barack Obama reiterated his view that Syria President Bashar al-Assad should step down if a lasting peace is to be found.
Feb 26, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
Iran `confident` Syrian regime will respect truce
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad`s main regional ally Iran said Wednesday that it was confident his regime would respect a planned ceasefire brokered by Moscow and Washington.
Feb 24, 2016, 20:07 PM IST
Bashar al-Assad reassures Vladimir Putin over cease-fire
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reassured his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin via a phone call on Wednesday that his administration will observe a cessation of hostilities as planned by Russia and the US, according to SANA.
Feb 24, 2016, 19:42 PM IST
Assad assures Putin of 'readiness' to respect Syria ceasefire
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has assured Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of his government's readiness to respect a ceasefire deal brokered by Moscow and Washington, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Feb 24, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
Bashar al-Assad assures Vladimir Putin of `readiness` to respect Syria ceasefire: Kremlin
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has assured Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of his government`s readiness to respect a ceasefire deal brokered by Moscow and Washington, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Feb 24, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
Syria govt accepts ceasefire deal: Foreign Ministry
The Syrian government on Tuesday accepted the terms of a ceasefire deal announced by the United States and Russia, a foreign ministry statement said.
Feb 23, 2016, 16:22 PM IST
Islamic State blasts kill more than 150 as US, Russia press Syria truce
The Islamic State group said it was behind the carnage.
Feb 22, 2016, 12:07 PM IST
John Kerry tells Sergei Lavrov he seeks Syria truce as soon as possible
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Saturday that a ceasefire be agreed as soon as possible in Syria, during a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Feb 21, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Ready for cease-fire, says Syrian President Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he was ready for cease-fire in Syria on condition that the "terrorists" don`t exploit it.
Feb 21, 2016, 06:09 AM IST
Russia warns Bashar al-Assad on vow to retake all of Syria
Russia's envoy to the UN on Friday warned long-term ally President Bashar al-Assad over his vow to retake all of Syria, saying he faced dire consequences if he did not comply with Moscow over the peace process.
Feb 19, 2016, 15:32 PM IST
Russia rejects war crime claims of bombing Syrian hospitals
France and Turkey have said that the strikes on two locations by forces supporting Syrian president Bashar al-Assad amounted to war crimes.
Feb 17, 2016, 10:34 AM IST
Turkey urges Syria ground operation; UN prepares aid convoys
The United Nations announced aid convoys are being sent to besieged towns in Syria.
Feb 17, 2016, 02:06 AM IST
Turkey denounces 'barbaric' Russian bombings in Syria: PM
Tensions between Turkey and Russia have soared over Moscow's backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russia's air campaign against what it claims are "terrorist" targets in the country.
Feb 16, 2016, 18:00 PM IST
Syria's Bashar al-Assad doesn't see ceasefire possible within a week
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday any ceasefire did not mean each side had to stop using weapons, and nobody was capable of securing the conditions for one within a week.
Feb 16, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Syrian President Assad says ceasefire doesn't mean parties 'stop using weapons'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday any ceasefire did not mean each side had to stop using weapons, and nobody was capable of securing the conditions for one within a week.
Feb 16, 2016, 02:48 AM IST
UN peace envoy to meet Syrian foreign minister
U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura will hold talks with Syria`s foreign minister on Tuesday during a surprise visit to Damascus, a Syrian government official told Reuters.
Feb 16, 2016, 02:07 AM IST
Missiles in Syria kill 50 as schools, hospitals hit; Turkey accuses Russia
Almost 50 civilians were killed when missiles hit at least five medical facilities and two schools in rebel-held areas of Syria on Monday.
Feb 16, 2016, 00:52 AM IST
Obama urges Russia to stop bombing 'moderate' Syria rebels
U.S. President Barack Obama urged Russia on Sunday to stop bombing "moderate" rebels in Syria in support of its ally Bashar al-Assad, a campaign seen in the West as a major obstacle to latest efforts to end the war.
Feb 15, 2016, 07:56 AM IST
Assad vows to retake all of Syria, keep 'fighting terrorism'
President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to recapture the whole of Syria and keep "fighting terrorism" while also negotiating an end to the war, as international pressure mounts for a ceasefire.
Feb 13, 2016, 10:47 AM IST
