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Free Syrian Army sacks chief
A statement by the FSA said it replaced General Selim Idriss with Colonel Abdelilah al-Bashir.
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Syrian peace talks reach an impasse
The Syrian government delegation has resisted efforts to discuss a transition of power.
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Syrian deaths surge
Activists say around 200 people are being killed daily in Syria.
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Syria peace talks make little progress
Peace talks between the Syrian govt and opposition are not making much progress in Geneva.
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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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Brahimi to meet Syrian sides separately
The UN mediator increased pressure on both sides to show willingness to bring about peace.
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Syria: 600 flee besieged Holms
The evacuees, mainly women, children and old men, were brought out by the UN and Syrian Red Crescent.
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UN aid convoy struck in Syrian rebel district
The convoy, which was bringing in supplies for civilians, was trapped for several hours.
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Al-Qaeda expanding in Lebanon
The sources say al-Qaeda is now seeking to expand in Lebanon, particularly the northern city of Tripoli.
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Syria to join next round of Geneva talks
The Deputy Foreign Minister has confirmed a government delegation will attend the talks.
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UN welcomes Homs humanitarian deal
The government’s announcement came hours after rebels declared a new offensive in Aleppo.
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Syria misses chemical weapons deadline
The next major deadline is 31 March, by when the most toxic substances are supposed to be destroyed.
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Russia: Syria to ship more chemical arms
The US accused Damascus of dragging its feet and asked Russia to pressure Assad’s government.
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Stalemate in Syrian peace talks
The opposing sides in Syria’s civil war are still stuck on the question of how to proceed.
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Shared moment of silence at Syria talks
The first talks between Assad’s government & his foes have been mired in rhetoric.
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Syria to miss chemical weapons deadline
Assad’s government has managed to ship out less than 5 percent of its chemical weapons to date.
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Syria talks: aid tops the agenda
Western diplomats say Syria should move quickly to allow aid in or face a possible UN resolution.
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Syria under pressure over aid convoy
Government officials are being urged to allow aid trucks into the besieged rebel city of Homs.
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Syria sides to meet
The warring sides in Syria will hold their first joint meeting on Saturday.
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'Assad not yet ready to go'
The opposition remains wants Assad removed and give way for a transitional government.
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Syrian opposition wants Assad out
The opposition says the international community now realises that Assad cannot stay in power.
