Syria regime accepts US-Russia truce as opposition wavers
The landmark deal, reached after marathon talks in Geneva yesterday, could also lead to the first joint military operations by Moscow and Washington against jihadists.
Sep 10, 2016, 23:03 PM IST
Syria regime cuts off rebel-held Aleppo, renewing siege: Monitor
A Britain-based monitor, said government forces backed by Syrian and Russian air strikes had now severed the alternate route into the rebel east that opposition forces opened up in August.
Sep 04, 2016, 23:31 PM IST
Syria regime advances south of Aleppo, threatens new siege
Government forces have already recaptured the air force academy and rebels "are now besieged in the artillery academy," a military source said.
Sep 04, 2016, 16:52 PM IST
Barrel bomb attack kills 11 children in Syria: Monitor
The Minotor also reported eight civilians, including two children, were killed on Thursday in rebel fire on the government-held west of the city.
Aug 25, 2016, 22:16 PM IST
2 medics among 31 dead in Syria army reprisal for slain pilot
The bombardment struck the town of Jayrud, 60 kilometres northeast of Damascus, where the army says Islamist rebels killed the pilot after he was forced to eject on Friday.
Jul 02, 2016, 17:27 PM IST
At least 15 civilians dead in strikes on Syria`s Aleppo: Monitor
Syrian government air strikes on rebel-held neighbourhoods of divided second city Aleppo killed at least 15 civilians on Wednesday, a monitor said.
Jun 08, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
UN begins evacuation of Syria wounded as peace talks fray
The UN began evacuating hundreds of wounded people from besieged Syrian towns today in a rare sign of humanitarian progress amid faltered peace talks and a fraying ceasefire.
Apr 21, 2016, 02:04 AM IST
United Nations tells Syrian government to go faster, get specific in Geneva talks
Syria`s government must do more to present its ideas about a political transition and not merely talk about principles of peacemaking, U.N. mediator Staffan de Mistura said on Friday after a fifth day of peace talks.
Mar 19, 2016, 00:28 AM IST
UN tells Syrian government to go faster, get specific in Geneva talks
Geneva Syria`s government must do more to present its ideas about a political transition and not merely talk about principles of peacemaking, U.N.
Mar 19, 2016, 00:28 AM IST
Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours, says Putin
Speaking in Kremlin, Putin sought to dampen any talk of a rift with Damascus, saying Moscow's partial withdrawal from Syria had been agreed with President Bashar al-Assad.
Mar 17, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
Russia, Syrian army pound rebels ahead of fighting halt
The "cessation of hostilities" agreed by the US and Russia is due to take hold on Saturday morning from midnight.
Feb 26, 2016, 00:18 AM 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
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 says Saudi, Qatar, Turkey told opposition to quit Geneva talks
The head of the Syrian government`s delegation on Wednesday accused the opposition of wanting to withdraw from peace talks under pressure from regional power
Feb 04, 2016, 00:50 AM IST
Premature for Syrian opposition to join talks in Russia: US
The US State Department said on Tuesday that it was premature for Moscow to invite Syrian opposition to attend talks in Russia.
Nov 04, 2015, 07:50 AM IST
