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Isis: Russian troops deploy to Syria to intensify Bashar al-Assad fight against Islamic State
Putin obtains parliamentary authorisation to deploy troops in war-torn Syria.
Isis: Pentagon halts Syria rebel training programme after series of deadly failures and defections
$500m training programme paused after 54 rebels were attacked and gave their arms to Al-Qaeda.
Saudi Arabia threatens 'military action' against Syria's Assad
Saudi foreign minister reiterates Syrian president will have no role in Syria's future.
Simon Heffer: Vladimir Putin shows up the West once more with Russia military intervention in Syria
He may not be the most popular man outside of his country but Putin's hawkishness can hurt Islamic State.
Isis in Syria: Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for regional coordination to fight terrorists
Russian President mocks US strategy and says backing Assad is the only viable option to solve crisis.
Russia boosts military aid to Syria's government to stop 'collapse' of Assad regime
Russia seeking to emphasise role as key regional player, says EU foreign policy chief.
France launches anti-Isis airstrikes in Syria
BREAKING: Elysee Palace announces operation against Islamic State positions in Syria.
David Cameron to call for Syria solution with Assad's role in transition
Prime Minister set to back Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond's earlier views on Syrian crisis.
Syria crisis: Vladimir Putin is right, the US should back Bashar al-Assad against Islamic State
As Syria implodes Assad is the only party that can realistically defeat Islamic State
Isis: Russia deploys 28 fighter jets and bombers to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Planes expected to be used in operations in support of Syrian government forces.
Isis: Syrian jets pound Islamic State targets in Palmyra
Air strikes follow aerial bombardment in IS nerve centre Raqqa in which many jihadists were killed.
Russia does not have the means or desire to defeat Isis in Syria and Vladimir Putin knows it
Russia is not prepared for a bigger engagement in Syria.
Bashar al-Assad: Europe to blame for refugee crisis
Assad said more needed to be done to combat terrorism in Syria and neighbouring countries.
Vladimir Putin calls for West to back Assad and defends military support for Syrian government
Speech comes as Russia sends arms and military personnel to Syria.
France: Air strikes against Isis in Syria 'necessary' says President Hollande
French surveillance flights over Syria confirm air strikes against Isis are 'necessary'.
Syria: Bashar al-Assad ready to share power, says Vladimir Putin
Russian president urges US to work with Assad regime to defeat Isis.
Syria: Russian soldiers fighting alongside pro-Assad troops
Russian troops are believed to be fighting against Syrian rebels.
UK foreign secretary says Iran sanctions could be lifted next year as Tehran embassy reopens
UK says sanctions on Iran could be lifted in spring 2016.
Isis in Syria: Islamic State and other rebels now control most of the country
President Assad's defeat is expected soon as rebels control five-sixths of Syria.
Russian foreign minister Lavrov mutters 'f***ing morons' during Saudi conference
Was Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov directing insult at Saudis or cameraman, though?
Isis in Syria: Lack of soldiers forces Bashar al-Assad to 'give up' parts of Syria
Syrian president says that his forces are being withdrawing from areas due to a lack of manpower.
Iran nuclear deal: Obama offers Putin some kind words for help in historic agreement
US president said he was surprised by Russia's willingness to help with the agreement.
Iran nuclear deal could be a blessing in disguise for Israel
In the Middle East, the choice is not between good and bad but between bad and worse.
Iran nuclear deal: How will the historic agreement affect the wider Middle East?
Israel and Saudi Arabia united against deal but it's unclear whether Tehran will soften foreign policy stance.
Syria: Air strikes hit embattled city of Aleppo
A barrel bomb killed 15 civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
Syria conflict: Refugee count crosses record 4 million says UN
Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and North Africa sheltering refugees.
Syria: Assad regime caught between Aleppo Islamist alliance offensive and moderate rebels' southern push
Ansar Sharia Islamist coalition attacks government-held areas of Syria's second largest city.
Syria Druze: Caught in the crosshairs of jihadi insurgents fighting Assad
Members of the 10th-century branch of Shi'ite Islam face the prospect of mass persecution..
Iran denies sending troops to defend Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria
Tehran admits providing financial and political support to Assad but not military help.
Isis in Lebanon: Hezbollah and Lebanese army pincer Islamic State jihadists in Qalamoun mountains
Islamic State attack near of Ras Baalbek reportedly foiled by Shi'ite militants.