Syrian opposition meets with Red Cross in Geneva
The humanitarian agency hopes to broker a temporary cease-fire to bring in emergency aid
View ArticleTurkey: Intercepted Syrian plane was carrying ammunition
Cargo was being sent from a ‘Russian agency’ to the Syrian Defense Ministry, Turkish prime minister charges
View ArticleFrance proposes arming Syrian opposition forces
Russia blasts suggestion as a ‘gross violation’ of international law
View ArticleRussian FM meets Syrian envoy in improbable attempt to revive peace plan
Moscow, Assad’s strongest backer throughout the conflict, now appears resigned to dictator’s ouster
View ArticleIn push for ceasefire plan, Moscow invites Syrian rebel leader for talks
Russia recently said it would revive efforts to implement the Geneva plan, which calls for an end to fighting but no Assad ouster
View ArticleRebels claim Assad used chemical weapons in Damascus attack
Video shows victims of attack on neighborhood with ancient synagogue have trouble breathing, focusing eyes
View ArticleSyrian government agrees ‘in principle’ to attend peace confab
No date has yet been set for the joint US- and Russian-sponsored meeting expected to take place in Geneva
View ArticleSyrian regime OKs peace talks amid skepticism
Russian statement, confirmed by Damascus legislator, is first sign that Assad is willing to negotiate with opposition
View ArticleSyrian forces continue offensive in Damascus suburbs
Army said to be bombarding same area as Wednesday’s gas attack; heavy clashes reported in Syrian Kurdistan
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