Syria

German Chancellor ‘Horrified’ by Russia’s Bombing of Syria

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 08, 2016 12:40 PM EST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she is "horrified" by Russia's bombing of Syria.

Up To 70000 Syrian Refugees Expected To Invade Turkey

By Jenn Loro - Feb 06, 2016 05:45 PM EST

An estimated 70, 000 Syrian refugees are estimated to flood the border near Turkey as fighting in Aleppo heats up.

Syrian Minister Warns Foreign Troops Against Incursions

By Peter R - Feb 06, 2016 05:44 PM EST

The minister Moualem said that such operations would be seen as an act of invasion and troops would return home in coffins.

Thousands of Syrians seen Fleeing Aleppo as Civil War Intensifies

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 05, 2016 02:00 PM EST

Thousands of Syrians continue to flee Aleppo as the civil war continues to wreak havoc on civilians.

Syria Peace Talks In Geneva Temporarily Suspended

By Jenn Loro - Feb 05, 2016 10:49 AM EST

Syrian peace talks entered a new low after UN mediator announced a three-week halt to proxy negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Russia Accuses Turkey of having Plans to Invade Syria

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 04, 2016 03:58 PM EST

Russia says it has "reasonable grounds" to believe that Turkey has plans to invade Syria.

Wealthy Nations Pledge Billions to help with the Syrian Migrant Crisis

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 04, 2016 03:16 PM EST

Wealthy countries throughout the world have pledged $10 billion to help with the Syrian migrant crisis.

Libya Sees Anti-ISIS Intervention Possible

By Jenn Loro - Feb 04, 2016 10:14 AM EST

A Global Coalition to Counter ISIL composed of 23 member-countries has been recently organized and vowed to restore peace and stability in the region plagued by civil wars since the Arab Spring.

Kerry To Daesh 'We'll Destroy ISIS'

By Peter R - Feb 03, 2016 10:06 AM EST

The US Secretary of State was speaking at a conference in Rome on Tuesday.

Syrian Opposition Confirms Attendance In Geneva Peace Talks

By Jenn Loro - Jan 31, 2016 03:09 PM EST

UN-brokered Geneva peace talks are underway as Syrian opposition-appointed negotiators confirmed participation.

Sweden to Reject and Deport 80,000 Asylum Seekers

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 28, 2016 03:02 PM EST

Sweden is prepared to reject anywhere from 60,000 to 80,000 of the applications it has received from migrants who are seeking asylum.

ISIS Released Still Video Showing Faces Of Paris Attackers

By Jenn Loro - Jan 26, 2016 10:05 AM EST

ISIS recently released a video of its fighters who plotted and carried out the deadly November Paris attacks that earned worldwide condemnation.

Charlie Hebdo Turns Migrant Child Alan Kurdi Into A Groper

By Peter R - Jan 14, 2016 08:59 PM EST

The magazine's cartoon has drawn flak and has been termed racist.

Aid Convoy Workers Detail ‘Heartbreaking’ Scene in Syrian Town

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 12, 2016 03:22 PM EST

Workers with the aid convoy that delivered food to the starving town of Madaya in Syria said conditions were "heartbreaking."

Aid Convoys Sent to Three Staving Villages in Syria

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 11, 2016 12:58 PM EST

Aid convoys were sent to three secluded Syrian towns where reports of people dying from starvation and malnutrition surfaced.

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