Islamic State defeated in its Syrian capital Raqqa
The fighting was over and the alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias was clearing the city's stadium of mines and any remaining militants, said Rojda Felat.
Tue Oct 17 2017
Raqqa civilians face mines, snipers, use as human shields - IRC
The International Rescue Committee outlined the grim choice facing civilians in Raqqa as the U.S.-backed SDF launched an offensive to capture the city, Islamic State's de facto Syrian capital.
Tue Jun 06 2017
Coalition air strike mistakenly killed 18 U.S.-backed fighters in Syria - Pentagon
"The strike was requested by the partnered forces, who had identified the target location as an ISIS fighting position," it said in a statement.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Thousands flee Islamic State-held Tabqa west of Syria's Raqqa city
The Syrian Democratic Forces, an alliance of Kurdish and Arab milita fighters, has been battling Islamic State around Tabqa, nearly 40 km (25 miles) west of Raqqa city.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Syria rebels renew Aleppo attack before Russia ceasefire
State media said at least 12 people had been killed in rebel rocket and gunfire on western neighbourhoods, after an assault that began with a double car bomb attack.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Suicide attack on Syria wedding kills 22
A suicide bomber killed at least 22 people Monday in an attack targeting a party in the northeastern Syrian province of Hasakeh.
Tue Oct 04 2016