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'Syria killings targeted opposition'
UN observers were unable to confirm reports that 220 people were massacred in an attack.
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World outrage at Syria massacre
There was no break in the deadlock on how to end the bloodshed in Syria.
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Annan urges action on Syrian massacre
Kofi Annan condemned the Syrian massacre as atrocious and called for urgent action.
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Over 200 massacred in Syrian attack
More than 200 Syrians were massacred in a village in the rebellious Hama region.
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Russia disagrees to sanctions on Syria
Russia says it would not agree to a threat of sanctions in a bid to end the 16-month conflict.
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Assad suffers first diplomatic defection
Syria’s ambassador to Iraq Nawaf al-Fares quits his post.
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China backs Annan's call
China and Russia have for the past year blocked efforts to turn the screws on Bashar al-Assad.
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Russia offers to host new Syria talks
Russia is ready to host a new meeting of world powers aimed at ending the Syria conflict.
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Annan and Assad agree approach
Kofi Annan and President Bashar al-Assad think a political approach will best solve the Syrian unrest.
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Annan meets Assad in Damascus
UN peace envoy Kofi Annan had constructive talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Annan starts talks with Assad
Kofi Annan is holding talks in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Syria's fighting spills into Lebanon, 5 killed
Syria's conflict spilled further into Lebanon on Saturday.
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No plan to offer Assad asylum - Russia
Russia rejects claims that it was planning to offer asylum to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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'Al Qaeda members crossing into Syria'
Iraq says it has information that militants loyal to al Qaeda are crossing from Iraq into Syria.
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Syrian army attacks rebels
Turkey said it had scrambled warplanes after Syrian helicopters flew near its border.
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Syrian army bombards Douma
Syrian army bombarded the city of Douma as it fights rebels in ongoing anti-government protests.
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Syria helicopters strike Damascus suburb
A battle to unseat Bashar al-Assad is taking on the character of an all-out civil war.
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Assad's fate unclear
World powers remain at odds over what part President Bashar al-Assad might play in the new Syria deal.
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Assad forces bombard northern towns
Helicopter gunships bombard a strategic town in northern Syria during anti-government protests
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Blast hits Damascus
Rebel forces attacked Syria's main court in central Damascus on Thursday.
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Blast hits Damascus, Turkey sends troops
Turkey deploys troops to Syria as blasts hit troubled Syria in central Damascus