Syria
Chemical attack in Syria kills at least 58 people
At least 58 people have been killed and up to 200 wounded by a toxic gas attack in Syria. Our correspondent in Turkey, Bel Trew has been covering the story. Audio
'Chemical attack' kills 58 in Syrian town
At least 58 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a suspected chemical attack on a rebel-held town in north-western Syria, a monitoring group says.
NZer fighting with Islamic State put on US terrorist list
A New Zealand man, Mark Taylor, who is in Syria fighting with Islamic State, has been put on a US State Department list of terrorists. Mr Taylor, formerly from Hamilton, has been named by the US as a… Audio
Syria war: Fierce clashes in Damascus after rebel attack
Syrian security forces are engaged in fierce clashes with rebels on the eastern outskirts of the capital Damascus, residents say.
UN report says 2016 the worst year in Syria for child deaths
The United Nations says the continuing Syrian war was at its dealiest last year - with casualties among children up 20 percent in 2016. Alun McDonald of Save the Children says their report into the… Audio
40 dead in Syria terrorist attack
The twin bomb attack in Syria's capital, Damascus, killed 40 Iraqis and wounded 120, Iraq's government says.
All parties committed war crimes in Aleppo - UN
War crimes were committed by all parties against Syrian civilians during the battle for Aleppo last year, UN human rights investigators say.
Car bomb kills scores near al-Bab in Syria
A car bomb has killed dozens of people in a rebel-held village near the Syrian town of al-Bab, sources in the region and monitors say.
Russian airstrike kills Turkish soldiers in Syria
The soldiers were killed while supporting Syrian rebels in efforts to capture the city of al-Bab from so-called Islamic State.
Syria conflict: Army cuts IS supply route into al-Bab
Syrian government forces have advanced towards the Islamic State's last major stronghold in Aleppo province, cutting off the main supply route into al-Bab.
'Massive scale' hangings in secret at Syrian prison
The Syrian government executed as many as 13,000 people, most of them civilians, in weekly hangings at Saydnaya prison, Amnesty International says.
Student arrested for Quebec mosque killings far right supporter
The 27-year-old student alleged to have shot dead six worshippers at a Quebec mosque on Sunday night was known for his far right views and his support for the US president Donald Trump it has emerged.
…Syria accuses Israel of bombardment
Syria has accused Israel of firing rockets at an area west of Damascus, with reports of a military airport being hit.
Syrian govt ready to negotiate on 'everything', Assad says
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his government is ready for proposed peace talks in Kazakhstan but no date has yet been set.
Syria border town bombing kills dozens
At least 43 people have been killed in a car bomb blast in the rebel-held Syrian town of Azaz, near the Turkish border.
Syrian rebels boycott talks over ceasefire violations
Syrian rebel groups say they are suspending participation in the preparations for peace talks planned by Russia and Turkey for later this month.
UN endorses Syria ceasefire deal
The UN Security Council has unanimously endorsed a ceasefire deal in Syria led by Turkey and Russia, as well as plans for fresh peace talks next month.
Fragile truce in Syria
Clashes, shelling and air raids in western Syria marred a truce that came into effect overnight.
Syria ceasefire agreed, backed by Russia and Turkey
The Syrian government and rebel groups have agreed a nationwide ceasefire that will begin within hours
Russian jets step up Syrian strikes after evacuation of Aleppo
Russian jets have stepped up strikes on several towns in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province and rural Aleppo, two days after rebels were evacuated from their last pocket in the city of Aleppo.