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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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Rebels kill 12 in Syrian village - monitors
Ground fighting and air strikes have continued in nearly every province of Syria.
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France backs Russian chemical weapons plan
France is to put forward a UN Security Council draft resolution for Syria to give up its chemical weapons.
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'Possible breakthrough in Syrian crisis'
Russia proposed that Syria hand over its chemical weapons for destruction.
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Assad denies using chemical weapons
Barack Obama faces an uphill climb to persuade US lawmakers to vote for military action.
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Obama appeals for US to back his Syria bid
The US president has appealed to his country to back his bid to use military force in Syria.
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Evidence shows Syria behind chemical attack
The EU’s Catherine Ashton says evidence points to the Syrian government behind chemical attack.
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Stakes high for Obama – Syria decision
Analysis: Obama won't say it, but the vote on Syria has high stakes for his presidency.
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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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No decision by Obama yet on Syria
Russia and China have warned the US that military action on Syria would have "catastrophic consequences".
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UN in Syria for gas attack inspection
United Nations said Damascus agreed to a ceasefire while experts inspect gs attack sites.
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Syrian troops find chemical agents in tunnels
Hundreds of people were killed in poison gas attacks in Syria this week.
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UN urges Syria to allow for chemical attack probe
US President Barack Obama's administration said it was appalled by the death reports.
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Death toll rises to 494 in Syria
Syria has denied reports of chemical weapons being used in Damascus.
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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 refugees pour into Iraq
Thousands of Syrians are leaving their home country due to the ongoing civil war.
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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.
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US to increase military support to Syria rebels
Obama’s administration has finally pledged its weaponry support to bolster Syrian rebels to fight Assad.