Syria truce
German minister, in Tehran, urges Iran to push for Syria ceasefire
Middle East
October 4, 2016
German minister, in Tehran, urges Iran to push for Syria ceasefire
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel urged the Iranian government during his two-day visit to the Islamic Republic to do what…
Russia says US refuses to share Syria truce deal with UN council
Middle East
September 17, 2016
Russia says US refuses to share Syria truce deal with UN council
Russia said on Friday that a U.N. Security Council endorsement of a Syria ceasefire deal between Moscow and Washington appeared…
Syria ceasefire deal in balance as Aleppo aid plan stalls
Middle East
September 16, 2016
Syria ceasefire deal in balance as Aleppo aid plan stalls
Russia said the Syrian army had begun to withdraw from a road into Aleppo on Thursday, a prerequisite for pressing…
Syria truce largely holds, aid preparations underway
Middle East
September 13, 2016
Syria truce largely holds, aid preparations underway
A nationwide ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia was mostly holding across Syria on Tuesday and efforts to…
Iran welcomes Syria deal, urges political solution
Middle East
September 12, 2016
Iran welcomes Syria deal, urges political solution
Iran, a close ally and military backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, welcomed a U.S.-Russian deal for a truce in…
Moscow and Washington know what’s needed to restore Syria truce: Kerry
Middle East
July 16, 2016
Moscow and Washington know what’s needed to restore Syria truce: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday Washington and Moscow had reached a common understanding on the steps…
Syria’s three-day truce not enough for fresh peace talks: France
Middle East
July 7, 2016
Syria’s three-day truce not enough for fresh peace talks: France
France said on Thursday that a three-day nationwide ceasefire announced by the Syrian army was not good enough and it…
Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations
Middle East
March 1, 2016
Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad described the cessation of hostilities in force since Saturday as a "glimmer of hope" and accused…
Activists report shelling in central Syrian city
World
April 14, 2012
Activists report shelling in central Syrian city
Syrian troops shelled Saturday two rebel-held neighborhoods in the central city of Homs in an apparent violation of an internationally…
Skirmish on second day of fragile Syria truce
World
April 13, 2012
Skirmish on second day of fragile Syria truce
Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad fought rebels near the border with Turkey on Friday, threatening a ceasefire brokered…