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Western leaders condemn Aleppo massacre in strongest statement yet
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, UK and US also backed Syrian rebels' proposal for a ceasefire.
Syrian troops advance against rebels to enter Aleppo's Old City
According to a monitoring group, the Syrian army is in control of more than 70% of the areas in Aleppo.
China joins Russia in vetoing UN Security Council resolution for ceasefire in Aleppo
Russia argues that a ceasefire in besieged Syrian city would allow 'terrorists' to regroup.
Magnum photographers provide a powerful glimpse into the refugee crisis past and present
The photos will be shown in an open-air exhibition as part of Amnesty International's I Welcome campaign and mark the lead up to Magnum Photos' 70th anniversary.
Twitter account of 7-year-old Syrian girl Bana al-Abed with a huge following disappears
'We will see each other another day dear world,' Bana's mother Fatemah tweeted on 4 December.
Syria's President Assad recaptures more than half of eastern Aleppo from extremists, reports say
Battle for northern city has been deadlocked for four years but government has made new breakthroughs.
We are no better than Nazi appeasers if we ignore Bashar al-Assad's genocide in Aleppo
Syrians find themselves completely alone as the death squads backed by Russian bombs move in.
Isis could have adopted new tactics to unleash terror on Europe, Europol warns amid ongoing Mosul offensive
A Europol report cautions against foreign fighters returning from Isis strongholds in Iraq and Syria.
UK must combat the 'cult of the strong man' in Russia and Middle East says Boris Johnson
The foreign secretary will say the UK cannot yet 'normalise' relations with Russia.
If Trump cosies up to Putin, Assad's criminal regime will go unpunished
Russia would be emboldened by an alliance that serves its interests in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Eastern Aleppo on the verge of becoming 'one giant graveyard', warns UN humanitarian chief
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting amid fresh air strikes by government forces.
Just 10% of Isis fighters returning to Europe reject group's ideology, study says
German study finds that nearly half of returnees remain committed to extremist ideology.
US military admits it targeted and killed loyalist Syrian forces by 'mistake' in Deir ez-Zor
The US-led coalition said it attacked troops loyal to Bashar al-Assad in error on 17 September.
Ahmed H tried to help his family flee Syria – now he faces life in a Hungarian jail
The EU resident is accused of terrorism by Hungary under its draconian new laws.
Relentless airstrikes on Aleppo displace 16,000 people as civilian casualties grow
A UN official called on all parties involved in the conflict to 'restore basic humanity in Syria'.
Muzoon Almellehan: The 'Malala of Syria' fighting for girls' education in Newcastle
After fleeing Syria in 2013, the 18-year-old is on a global mission to make sure refugee girls stay in school.
Losing Aleppo is 'not the end' of fight against Assad regime, says Syrian opposition
Senior negotiator of Syrian opposition warns retaking Aleppo will make peace deal more difficult.
War crimes case launched against Assad amid claims of 'genocide'
UN human rights chief condemns attacks on rebel-held east Aleppo as 'crimes of historic proportions'.
How Bashar al-Assad and Vladimir Putin bombed their way to victory in rebel-held Aleppo
Syria's opposition finds itself isolated as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the US stay silent
Russia buried the Arab Spring in Aleppo – but Syria is just the beginning for Vladimir Putin
Russia has been dependable, forceful, and ruthless where America has been incoherent.
Pro-Assad forces 'retake' second district in eastern Aleppo, Syria
The victory is significant as it was the first district to be captured by rebels in 2012.
FBI targets Islamic State social media chiefs
American and allied forces campaign takes out more Daesh's influential computer experts
Syria conflict: Aleppo residents '10 days from starvation'
White Helmets warn inhabitants in desperate need of food and medicine
Australian Isis operative Neil Prakash 'may be alive' after being reported dead in airstrike
Australia's most senior Isis operative known as Abu Khaled al-Cambodi was reported dead twice in 2016.
JK Rowling sends some Harry Potter magic to child in war-torn Aleppo
Seven-year-old Bana is one of the 250,000 people who have been under siege in eastern Aleppo since July.
US names French Foreign Legion veteran as Isis suspect behind Paris and Brussels attacks
Abdelilah Himich, also known as Abu Suleiman Al-Faransi, is believed to be living in Syria.
German court acquits members of 'Sharia Police', says they did not break laws
The group had patrolled the streets of Wuppertal in 2014 and demanded that people stop drinking, gambling and listening to music.
British Isis jihadi says 'martyrdom is the only option' and will never be taken alive
Former Morrisons security guard Omar Hussain says he was shot whilst fighting with the Islamic State.
Russia willing to form anti-terror coalition with Trump
Diplomat says cooperation conditional on president-elect Donald Trump holding to campaign pledges.
Isis recruiting operatives for European attacks says Dutch counter-terrorism chief
European attacks easier to plan rather than recruits travelling to Syria or Iraq to fight coalition forces.