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Syrian ex-colonel gets life sentence in German 'crimes against humanity' trial

# Historic Ruling

Syrian ex-colonel gets life sentence in German 'crimes against humanity' trial

Jan 13th 2022, 10:19 AM 13,188 Views 17 Comments

The accused sought refuge in Germany after deserting the Syrian regime in 2012.

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125 troops return to Ireland after six months in Syria

# Damascus

125 troops return to Ireland after six months in Syria

Oct 8th 2020, 9:30 PM 30,116 Views 38 Comments

They arrived in from Damascus at 11.35pm last night.

Putin says further Syria strikes from Western powers would spark 'chaos'

# Damascus

Putin says further Syria strikes from Western powers would spark 'chaos'

Apr 15th 2018, 5:15 PM 25,843 Views 167 Comments

Meanwhile, a Russian resolution calling for condemnation of the US, British, and French missile strikes on Syria has failed at the UN Security Council.

Suicide bomber kills 18 after car chase in Damascus

# Syria

Suicide bomber kills 18 after car chase in Damascus

Jul 2nd 2017, 12:10 PM 7,498 Views 12 Comments

It’s the deadliest attack to hit the Syrian capital in months.

# Syria

'Massive explosion' at Damascus airport

Apr 27th 2017, 7:52 AM 14,978 Views 57 Comments

It’s not immediately clear if it was the result of an air strike or a ground attack.

44 killed in twin bomb attack in centre of Damascus

# Syrian Civil War

44 killed in twin bomb attack in centre of Damascus

Mar 11th 2017, 11:37 AM 6,923 Views 21 Comments

Attacks are rare in the Syrian government stronghold.

Russia has stopped bombing Aleppo - but for how long?

# Siege

Russia has stopped bombing Aleppo - but for how long?

Oct 18th 2016, 10:50 AM 7,038 Views 73 Comments

Russian and Syrian air forces have stopped bombing Aleppo as of 7am this morning, Russia’s defence minister said.

At least 20 killed and dozens wounded in Damascus bombings

# Syria

At least 20 killed and dozens wounded in Damascus bombings

Jun 11th 2016, 12:41 PM 6,521 Views 26 Comments

A suicide bomber and a car bomb went off at the Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus this morning.

'This is the first time we've woken up without the sound of shelling'

# Syrian Ceasefire

'This is the first time we've woken up without the sound of shelling'

Feb 27th 2016, 3:28 PM 8,531 Views 16 Comments

Fighting groups in Syria agreed to cease hostilities at midnight.

# Syria

Shocking videos show the starving children trapped in a Syrian town

Jan 7th 2016, 8:00 PM 24,236 Views 56 Comments

The UN said the Syrian government has now given permission for aid deliveries after the images were shared all across the world.

ISIS have taken their oil, so Syria has put a tax on shwarmas to pay for the civil war

# Desperate Times

ISIS have taken their oil, so Syria has put a tax on shwarmas to pay for the civil war

Dec 12th 2015, 7:00 PM 23,486 Views 31 Comments

The country’s oil revenues have imploded.

WATCH: First drone video shows devastation of war in Syria

# Jobar

WATCH: First drone video shows devastation of war in Syria

Oct 22nd 2015, 10:04 PM 25,179 Views 81 Comments

The footage is a rare aerial view of the extent of the destruction in Syria.

'I will be killed for sure': Life could get even worse for gay people in Syria

# Middle East

'I will be killed for sure': Life could get even worse for gay people in Syria

Dec 24th 2014, 6:30 AM 6,271 Views 31 Comments

If the jihadists secure even more control, there are some frightening scenes ahead.

There is "strong evidence" that the Syrian government used chlorine gas in attacks on rebels

# Barrel Bomb

There is "strong evidence" that the Syrian government used chlorine gas in attacks on rebels

May 13th 2014, 8:14 AM 3,581 Views 83 Comments

Human Rights Watch say that barrel bombs embedded with cylinders of chlorine gas were dropped on three towns.

Two crucified, 60 killed, as chemical weapons watchdog launches fresh probe in Syria

# Al Qaeda

Two crucified, 60 killed, as chemical weapons watchdog launches fresh probe in Syria

Apr 30th 2014, 10:28 AM 8,186 Views 50 Comments

Up to 60 people were killed in attacks on Damascus and Homs yesterday.

British doctor 'failed by his government and Syrians'

# Death

British doctor 'failed by his government and Syrians'

Dec 21st 2013, 6:00 PM 7,502 Views 7 Comments

The family of Dr Abbas Khan spoke to BBC News about their anger following his death in a Syrian prison.

# Syria

'A credit to the Assad regime': US welcomes Syria's chemical weapons disposal

Oct 7th 2013, 7:49 AM 3,439 Views 43 Comments

Syria’s quick compliance with the destroying of chemical weapons stockpile has earned praise from US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Process of destroying Syria's chemical weapons now under way

# Syrian Conflict

Process of destroying Syria's chemical weapons now under way

Oct 6th 2013, 11:30 AM 3,088 Views 54 Comments

The team charged with the destruction of the weapons began the process this morning, a source in the international mission has said.

# Syria

Syria meets watchdog deadlines

Sep 21st 2013, 5:28 PM 3,064 Views 31 Comments

Inspectors are reviewing the latest chemical weapons disclosure by Syrian officials.

UN chief: Report confirms chemical weapons "war crime" in Syria

# Syrian Crisis

UN chief: Report confirms chemical weapons "war crime" in Syria

Sep 16th 2013, 5:57 PM 5,479 Views 106 Comments

Ban Ki-moon says UN invesigators have confirmed “unequivocally and objectively” that chemical weapons, including sarin, were used.

Syria’s Assad tells US television that he was not behind chemical attack

# Charlie Rose

Syria’s Assad tells US television that he was not behind chemical attack

Sep 8th 2013, 7:45 PM 12,857 Views 161 Comments

The interview is the first given by Assad in two years.

EU ministers believe Assad was responsible for Syria chemical attack

# Conflict

EU ministers believe Assad was responsible for Syria chemical attack

Sep 7th 2013, 2:45 PM 4,590 Views 62 Comments

The group of EU foreign ministers have pointed the finger of blame for the alleged murders on the Assad regime.

Number of Syrian refugees passes 2 million mark

# Middle East

Number of Syrian refugees passes 2 million mark

Sep 3rd 2013, 8:31 AM 2,922 Views 16 Comments

A year ago, the figure was around 230,000. One million Syrian children are now living as refugees.

John Kerry: US has evidence sarin nerve gas was used in Syria

# Chemical Weapons

John Kerry: US has evidence sarin nerve gas was used in Syria

Sep 1st 2013, 2:41 PM 10,017 Views 179 Comments

Obama says America is ready for strike action following the chemical weapons attack that killed more than 1,400 people.

# Syria

UN chemical weapons inspectors leave Syria

Aug 31st 2013, 8:01 AM 4,158 Views 57 Comments

The team will head to The Hague to assess the evidence gathered during their probe.

# Syria

President Obama says no decision has been made on Syria but insists world must act

Aug 30th 2013, 10:52 PM 8,591 Views 168 Comments

The US Secretary of State John Kerry said earlier that “the question is no longer what do we know, the question is what we in the international community do now.”

Drumroll, please... The top ten "most liveable cities" in the world have been named

# Where In The World

Drumroll, please... The top ten "most liveable cities" in the world have been named

Aug 28th 2013, 10:16 PM 34,780 Views 102 Comments

Statistically, it’s unlikely you live in any of them.

Column: Those Syrian children are dead because the world didn't try to save them

# Opinion

Column: Those Syrian children are dead because the world didn't try to save them

Aug 23rd 2013, 9:53 AM 98 Views 90 Comments

Using chemical weapons and targeting innocent civilians are war crimes. But so is silence – and every day we sit back while this slaughter continues is another day that we have facilitated the killing of innocent people, writes Maurice McQuillan.

# Syria

Syrian opposition accuses regime of killing 1,300 in chemical weapons attack

Aug 21st 2013, 6:55 PM 8,477 Views 156 Comments

Pro-opposition groups say that government forces used a “poisonous gas” in an attack earlier today but the government says the reports are “totally false”.