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Syria's ceasefire is Russia's victory - Vladimir Putin plans to divide and rule
With Turkey hedging its bets and Jabhat al-Nusra left out, Moscow can plan its next move.
Nationwide ceasefire in Syria within reach as Turkey and Russia finalise deal
A source told Turkish state-run news agency ceasefire could come into force after midnight on 29 December.
44 Islamic State militants killed and over 100 wounded in Syria's al-Bab, Turkish military says
Turkey President Erdoğan has accused the US-led coalition of supporting terrorist groups.
Ginger Isis jihadist sentences elderly prisoner to beheading for being 'a wizard'
Dozens of onlookers can be seen watching the barbaric act in a town square, in Yarmouk, Syria.
Saudi Arabia's king launches fundraising drive to help Syrians displaced by fighting
King Salman committed $27m of public funds and $5m of his own money.
What was the worst thing to happen in 2016?
From Trump to Brexit, we asked our columnists.
Russia holds day of mourning as search for bodies continues in the Black Sea
Moscow has 3,000 people looking for parts of the Tu-154 plane that was bound for Syria
US soldiers 'heading to the front line' in new Iraqi push against Islamic State in Mosul
American general tells Reuters that a new offensive is being planned against the jihadi-held city.
No sign of survivors in Russia plane crash as terror attack is not ruled out
Tu-154 defence ministry aircraft carrying 92 people crashed seven minutes after take-off from Sochi Airport.
Cristiano Ronaldo tells Syria's children 'I am with you' in heartwarming message
The Real Madrid football star sent a message to children in war-torn Syria calling them heroes.
Two terrorist sympathisers used Syria aid-convoys to send cash to al-Nusra Front extremists
Syed Hoque of Stoke-on-Trent, and Mashoud Miah of London were both convicted of funding terrorism.
Syrian refugees are looking to the future this Christmas – their bravery should inspire us
While 2016 has been dominated by negative stories and divisive rhetoric, there are reasons to have hope.
Kremlin says Syria-wide ceasefire is possible as Putin begins marathon press conference
Russian Defence Minister says evacuation for fighters from eastern Aleppo has set conditions for a ceasefire.
Isis video shows two Turkish soldiers 'burnt alive after being captured' near Aleppo
Turkey reportedly banned some social media sites after the Isis video emerged online.
Evacuation of Aleppo entering its final phase, says Red Cross
Around 34,000 have left rebel held areas of east Aleppo since start of ceasefire, said the charity.
War crimes and human rights abuses in Syria to be probed by new UN-approved body
The Security Council also approved providing aid for another year.
Thousands wait to leave east Aleppo while the government-controlled west celebrates Christmas
Christmas celebrations were briefly disrupted by an explosion, but no injuries were reported.
Jeremy Corbyn's silence over Aleppo shows how he has become a lobbyist for Iran
Labour leader does not understand Syria is an open sore, from which the poison of fascist populism is spreading.
Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu offers to treat Syrians wounded in Aleppo
Nation has treated more than 2,000 Syrians since 2013, according to Israeli army.
Russia, Iran and Turkey support negotiations in Syrian conflict as Aleppo evacuation continues
The rebels remaining in Aleppo were told to leave 'as soon as possible' by the Syrian forces and their allies.
Andrey Karlov is not Franz Ferdinand - neither Turkey nor Russia want a war
Neither Putin of Erdogan has any incentive to use the killing to stoke the flames of conflict.
Letter from Ankara: From Gulenists to Isis, the blame game is beginning in Turkey
Turkish and Russian voices are using this latest attack to drive a wedge between Turkey and the West.
Turkey detains family of police gunman Mevlut Mert Altintas over assassination of Russian ambassador
The attacker's mother, father, sister and two other relatives are being held for questioning.
Trump to befriend Putin and draw up plan within 30 days to defeat Isis
Foreign policy official says president-elect will mark 'new sheriff in town' with renewed Russian ties and attack on extremists.
John Kerry: Agreement with Russia over joint military action in Syria killed by 'divisions' in DC
Kerry is now hoping to convince Syrian opposition to join peace talks in Geneva with the regime.
Evacuations resume from Aleppo as United Nations agree to vote on deploying observers
The evacuation plan was threatened after buses were attacked by militants.
Former bodyguard to Anjem Choudary in sick new Isis beheading video
Briton Mohammed Reza Haque is being nicknamed 'Jihadi John 2' after beheading a captive.
Buses enter Aleppo to ferry people out of besieged Syrian city
People will also be transported out of Foah and Kefraya, two pro-government villages.
7-year-old used as suicide bomber at Damascus police station
Child appeared lost and asked to use the bathroom before her belt was detonated remotely.
'House-to-house murder' being carried out in Aleppo, says David Miliband
Former British foreign secretary spoke of concerns that the 'chaos' would spread.