Syrian city

US relations damaged by Washington's links to Kurdish militias: Turkey

Turkey's Prime Minister on Friday said the obvious links between the US-backed Kurdish People`s Protection Units (YPG) and the founder of the Kurdistan Workers` Party (PKK), is the cause of great damage to his country`s relationship with Washington.

Oct 21, 2017, 09:29 AM IST

US-backed fighters corner IS in Syria's Tabqa

US-backed fighters cornered the Islamic State group in a last part of Tabqa on Monday, after tearing down a huge jihadist flag that had fluttered over the northern Syrian city. 

May 01, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

Turkey sets out Raqqa operation plans to US: Report

Turkey has said repeatedly that the planned operation should be conducted by local Arab forces, possibly with support from Turkish troops, as opposed to the US-backed Syrian Democratic Force (SDF) -- an alliance dominated by Kurdish YPG militia.

Feb 18, 2017, 18:06 PM IST

UNSC unanimously backs sending observers to Aleppo

The council unanimously adopted a French-drafted resolution that marks the first show of unity in months among world powers grappling with the crisis in Syria.

Dec 19, 2016, 20:49 PM IST

Shelling and airstrikes kill 8 in Syrian city of Aleppo

Rebels seized part of Aleppo city in 2012.

Jun 23, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

31 killed in Syria regime strikes in and near Aleppo

An AFP correspondent in Aleppo said today's bombing raids were the most intense in more than a week.

Jun 03, 2016, 18:27 PM IST

Palmyra arch rises again in London's Trafalgar Square

A replica of one of the most iconic monuments destroyed by Islamic State (IS) jihadists in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra was unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square.

Apr 20, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

Rocket fire kills 14 in Syrian city

At least 14 people were killed and 25 others wounded on Sunday by rebel rocket firing against government-controlled districts of Syria's northern city of Aleppo, state news agency SANA reported.

Sep 20, 2015, 18:18 PM IST