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Syrian military plane crashes near Turkish border

A Syrian military plane has crashed in Turkey near the country's border with Syria, the Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu said.

Mar 05, 2017, 09:31 AM IST

Around 20 killed in blast in Syrian town near Turkish border

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 19 people, mostly civilians, were killed in the blast in front of a courthouse in the northern Syrian town of Azaz.

Jan 07, 2017, 18:52 PM IST

Rebels launch attack in Syria's Aleppo after government cuts road

Rebels launched an attack against government positions in the historic centre of Aleppo on Monday in response to an offensive that cut a road leading into the opposition-held sector of the city, monitors and insurgents said.

Jul 11, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

Two presumed migrants found dead near Bulgaria-Turkey border

A Bulgarian border police patrol on Wednesday found the dead bodies of two men -- presumed to be migrants -- in a region close to the country`s border with Turkey, authorities said.

Mar 24, 2016, 03:55 AM IST

Syrian opposition casts doubt on U.N. peace talk plan

Syrian rebels said on Wednesday they were under fierce government attack near the Turkish border despite a cessation of hostilities agreement.

Mar 03, 2016, 04:49 AM IST

Syrians flee to Turkish border in thousands as Aleppo assault intensifies

The assault around Aleppo, which aid workers have said could soon fall to government forces, helped to torpedo Syrian peace talks in Geneva.

Feb 06, 2016, 21:48 PM IST

Tens of thousands flee Aleppo, gather at Turkish border: UN

The Syrian government`s military offensive around the city of Aleppo has prompted at least 15,000 people to flee and involved a reported 13 airstrikes on medical facilities in January, the United Nations said on Friday.

Feb 05, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

Syria regime forces cut rebel supply route in Aleppo

The Syrian army on Wednesday cut the last supply route linking opposition forces in the northern city of Aleppo to the Turkish border, a military source said, in a major blow to the rebels.

Feb 03, 2016, 22:59 PM IST

At least 120,000 displaced in Syria in past month: UN

At least 120,000 people have been displaced in Syria this month because of fighting, according to UN humanitarian officials.

Oct 27, 2015, 04:13 AM IST