US will not normalise relations with Assad's Syria: White House
The United States (US) will not move to restore diplomatic relations with Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime, the White House said Monday after the Arab League's weekend move to reinstate Damascus.
Tue May 09 2023
It's time for action on Syria's chemical weapons, not pointing fingers
This horrific attack is only the latest in scores of chemical munitions attacks either alleged or verified to have been conducted by the Syrian regime since 2014.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Syria army, opposition confirm nationwide truce
The agreement was announced earlier by Russian President Vladimir Putin who said the Syrian regime and "main forces of the armed opposition" had signed on.
Thu Dec 29 2016
'Life returned to Aleppo today', say Assad supporters as they celebrate regime victory
Celebratory gunfire began to erupt and crowds began to fill the streets as soon as the army announced the last rebels had left east Aleppo.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Obama 'proud' of decision not to bomb Syrian regime
US President Barack Obama does not regret stepping back from his "red line" on the use of chemical weapons by Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, saying he was 'proud' of the decision.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Syria regime raids on Islamic State 'capital' kill 95
Syrian regime air strikes on Islamic State group stronghold Raqa killed at least 95 people.
Thu Nov 27 2014
Syria air strikes on IS 'capital' kill 63 people
A string of Syrian regime air strikes on the Islamic State group's self-proclaimed capital Raqa on Tuesday killed at least 63 people, more than half of them civilians, a monitor said.
Wed Nov 26 2014
Washington knew of Syria torture report since November
US government officials saw as early as November hundreds of images of alleged mass torture and killings of detainees held by the Syrian regime.
Fri Jan 24 2014
Obama gears up for all-out push on Syria
President Barack Obama braced for a key week in his push to persuade skeptical Americans to back strikes against the Syrian regime.
Mon Sep 09 2013
Arabs urge UN, world to take 'deterrent' steps on Syria
Arab League foreign ministers on Sunday urged the United Nations and the international community to take "deterrent" action against the Syrian regime.
Mon Sep 02 2013
British government faces parliamentary fight over Syria
David Cameron insisted that taking action against the Syrian regime's chemical weapons capability was "not about taking sides in the Syrian conflict".
Thu Aug 29 2013
28 Syrian rebels killed in assault on village
Syrian regime troops repulsed a rebel assault on a village loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in central Homs province, killing at least 28 of the attackers.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Syrian hostages expected to be freed
The 21 UN peacekeepers taken hostages in the Golan are expected to be freed on Saturday after the Syrian regime agreed to observe a ceasefire in deal with the United Nations, a watchdog said.
Sat Mar 09 2013
Fresh blows for under-pressure Syrian regime
Gunmen have killed an Iranian commander in Syria as rebels shot down two fighter jets and overran a town, dealing further setbacks for forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.
Fri Feb 15 2013
Obama vows US will back human rights in Middle East
Addressing the US Congress in his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama vowed to maintain the pressure on the Syrian regime.
Wed Feb 13 2013