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Hollande: Assad is the problem in Syria, not the solution
France has repeatedly said Bashar al-Assad should not be involved in any talks.
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OPINION: Putin's secret weapon for a Syrian end game
Moscow may be warming to the idea that a political solution for the region would include a post-Assad Syria.
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‘Cameron open to keeping Assad in power in short term’
British officials have increasingly departed from US and Western policy of not talking to Bashar al-Assad.
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Gift of the Givers hospital in Syria bombed by airstrikes
The foundation said no one was injured and has described the damage as minimal.
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Four years on and Syrian war shows no signs of stopping
Over 200,000 people have so far been killed in the civil war which began in March 2011.
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Over 60,000 flee Syria rebel infighting
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says tens of thousands have been forced out of their homes.
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Obama considers new pressure on Assad
Barack Obama has pledged fresh assistance to war ravaged Jordan's King Abdullah.
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Syria peace talks make faltering start
Powerful Islamist groups have denounced the opposition team, made up mainly of political exiles, as traitors.
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Sarin gas used in Syria – UN report
The UN has released details of its investigation into the chemical attack in Syria.
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US, Russia to push for Syria peace talks
The US and its allies say Assad's forces carried out chemical weapons attack on civilians.
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UNSC discuss Syria's chemical weapons
Diplomatic efforts to place Syria's chemical weapons under international control intensified.
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Syrian rebels capture town of Maaloula
Rebel brigades are pushing to take control of the strategic Qalamoun mountains near Damsacus.
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Syria: Obama hesitates
President Barack Obama has delayed an imminent military strike by deciding to consult Congress.
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US a step closer to Syria strike
The UN weapons inspection team has pulled out of Syria.
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'Military attack won't solve Syrian conflict'
SA wants all parties involved to engage in dialogue, free of violence.
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'More fighting won't end Syrian horrors'
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has spoken out about the current situation in Syria.
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'Use of chemical weapons in Syria is undeniable'
US secretary of State John Kerry said Obama was consulting with allies before he decides on how to respond.
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Assad forces accused of using chemical agents
Assad's forces have been on the offensive around Damascus after rebels intensified their efforts to fight.
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Syrian army kills 62 rebels
Assad’s forces have been heavily backed by Hezbollah to drive the rebels from the northern rural region.
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Syrian rebels seize military airport
Assad's forces tried to prevent the fall of the airport by launching an armoured offensive from Aleppo.
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Assad confident of victory
The 28-month-old Syrian conflict has claimed more than 100,000 lives.
