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A grief-striken Syrian man is comforted by people as rescuers pull the body of his daughter from the rubble of a building. Picture: AFP.

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US close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages

By Reuters

Moscow and Damascus launched a campaign to recapture the rebel-held sector of Syria’s biggest city.

  • A grief-striken Syrian man is comforted by people as rescuers pull the body of his daughter from the rubble of a building. Picture: AFP.

    US weighs tougher response to Russia over Syria crisis

    The new discussions were being held at staff level, & have yet to produce any recommendations to Obama.

    2066 days ago
  • US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shake hands at the conclusion of their press conference following their meeting in Geneva where they discussed the crisis in Syria. Picture: Pool/AFP.

    Syria truce largely holds as aid preparations begin

    The ceasefire marks the biggest bet yet by Washington that it can work with Moscow to end the war.

    2081 days ago
  • US President Barack Obama holds a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (not pictured) on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou on 4 September, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Syria ceasefire deal with Russia close but Obama says 'not there yet'

    Military officials from the US and Russia have been meeting for weeks to try to work on terms of a deal.

    2090 days ago
  • A handout image released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency on 5 May, 2016 shows a car burning at the site of a bomb attack in Mukharram al-Fawqani in Homs province. Picture: AFP.

    Turkish army thrusts deeper into Syria monitor, says 35 villagers killed

    Turkey sent tanks and troops into Syria on Wednesday to support its Syrian rebel allies.

    2097 days ago
  • A protester holds a banner as he takes part in a demonstration in front of United Nations offices in Beirut in solidarity with the civilians of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo and against the regime of the Syrian president, on 1 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Scores of families leave besieged Aleppo under Russia - Damascus plan

    Syrian state television showed scores of mostly women gathered in a government-controlled area of the city.

    2126 days ago
  • Syrian security forces evacuate medical staff after rockets reportedly fired by rebels hit Al-Dabbeet hospital the in government-controlled neighbourhood of Muhafaza in the northern city of Aleppo on 3 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Russia, US agree on need to improve military coordination in Syria

    Military officials from the two countries reached the agreement at a video conference.

    2168 days ago
  • FILE: Syrian security forces evacuate medical staff after rockets reportedly fired by rebels hit Al-Dabbeet hospital the in government-controlled neighbourhood of Muhafaza in the northern city of Aleppo on 3 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Syrian & Russian aircraft step up bombing of Aleppo city

    A civil defence worker said 32 people were killed in rebel-held parts of the city during the strikes.

    2181 days ago
  • A protester holds a banner as he takes part in a demonstration in front of United Nations offices in Beirut in solidarity with the civilians of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo and against the regime of the Syrian president, on 1 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Syrian army opens new front as Islamic State's many foes attack

    The week’s three big offensives are some of the most aggressive campaigns against Islamic State.

    2183 days ago
  • FILE: Syrian security forces evacuate medical staff after rockets reportedly fired by rebels hit Al-Dabbeet hospital the in government-controlled neighbourhood of Muhafaza in the northern city of Aleppo on 3 May, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    'Syrian rebels may be guilty of war crimes in Aleppo'

    The violence is part of intense fighting, pitting the Kurdish YPG militia, which is backed by Washington.

    2205 days ago
  • A woman behind a Syrian opposition flag during a rally against the Syrian government. Picture:  AFP.

    Syria: Assad hopes to extend reign

    State television showed thousands of people queuing to vote, as well as crowds waving Syrian flags.

    2914 days ago
  • FILE: Syria’s civil war entered a fourth year on March 15, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Bomb kills 17 at Syrian border with Turkey

    Pictures sent by activists showed burnt cars, charred corpses and body parts in the area.

    2933 days ago
  • FILE:Officials said the election was a sign Assad was unwilling to seek a political solution to the conflict. Picture: AFP.

    Assad's Syria calls presidential vote

    Officials said the election was a sign Assad was unwilling to seek a political solution to the conflict.

    2957 days ago
  • FILE: Syrian refugees at Karkamis’ refugee camp in January, 2014, near the town of Gaziantep, south of Turkey. Picture: AFP.

    UN tackles Syria on human rights violations

    The UN's human right chief said violations by Syrian forces far outweighed those by the opposition.

    2970 days ago
  • Despite causing a civil war which has killed more than 140,000 people, Assad wants a third term. Picture: AFP.

    Assad prepares for re-election

    Despite causing a civil war which has killed more than 140,000 people, Assad wants a third term.

    3003 days ago
  • FILE: United Nations World Food Programme workers stand near a rebel fighter in a street on February 8, 2014 on the second day of a humanitarian mission in a besieged district of the central city of Homs. Picture: AFP.

    Syria aid still stalled after UN resolution

    The resolution called for the immediate lifting of sieges in specific towns and cities.

    3011 days ago
  • United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) workers stand near a rebel fighter in a street on February 8, 2014 on the second day of a humanitarian mission in a besieged district of the central city of Homs. Picture: AFP.

    Syria: 600 flee besieged Holms

    The evacuees, mainly women, children and old men, were brought out by the UN and Syrian Red Crescent.

    3028 days ago
  • Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Picture: AFP.

    Russia: Syria to ship more chemical arms

    The US accused Damascus of dragging its feet and asked Russia to pressure Assad’s government.

    3033 days ago
  • FILE: UN-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon attend a press conference closing the so-called Geneva II peace talks dedicated to the ongoing conflict in Syria on 22 January. Picture: AFP.

    Syria talks: aid tops the agenda

    Western diplomats say Syria should move quickly to allow aid in or face a possible UN resolution.

    3041 days ago
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