Syrian government forces
Syria and Iran sign 'strategic' economic agreement
The agreements covered a range of fields including economy, culture, education, infrastructure, investment and housing, the official Sana news agency reported.
Israel has signalled openness to eventual ties with Assad, a tacit acknowledgement that he is re-consolidating power as he routs Syria’s rebels.
Troops have splintered Ghouta into three besieged zones in one of the bloodiest offensives of the seven-year war, with rebels facing their worst defeat since the battle of Aleppo in 2016.
Turkish forces and allied Syrian militias are targeting Afrin in an offensive against the Kurdish YPG militia in north-western Syria.
Rebels, who accuse the government of “scorched earth” tactics, said they were deploying more guerrilla-style ambushes in lost territory, trying to stop further advances.
Islamic State has captured Palmyra, whose ancient ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, twice during Syria’s six-year conflict.
The army is in postion for a major offensive to recapture the city of Roman ruins from the jihadists.
There's a long way to go before the tide turns decisively against the group in Syria
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opened proceedings at Montreux on Lake Geneva.
A former Lebanese minister and five others were killed in a massive explosion in Lebanon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made the comments at the end of the Asia-Pacific summit.
More than 100,000 people have died in Syria's conflict, which began in early 2011.
Syrian govt says a Russian-brokered deal that averted US strikes is a victory.
It was an apparent attempt to choke off a major supply line for government forces in the region.
Western officials will meet the commander of the rebel force to discuss new aid.
The British foreign minister has hinted at the decision to arm Syrian rebels should the talks fail.
President Bashar al-Assad confirms missile shipment from Russia to strengthen his military base.
Syrian government forces go on attack on the first day of 2013 bombing opposition-held areas.
Basha al-Assad’s government says it will accept proposals of ceasefire for Eid ul-Adha.