Syria

The shadow foreign secretary spoke at Labour's annual conference in Brighton on 28 September.

He may not be the most popular man outside of his country but Putin's hawkishness can hurt Islamic State.

Russian President mocks US strategy and says backing Assad is the only viable option to solve crisis.

Hassan Rohani and Vladimir Putin lobby for Bashar al-Assad.

Announcement comes with Russia stepping up military involvement in Middle East.

Anti-war campaigner says there must be a 'political solution' to the war in Syria.

Russia seeking to emphasise role as key regional player, says EU foreign policy chief.

BREAKING: Elysee Palace announces operation against Islamic State positions in Syria.

Prime Minister set to back Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond's earlier views on Syrian crisis.

Ahmad Al Mahdi Al Faqi is charged with 'deliberately destroying religious or historical monuments'.

McDonnell insists Labour will not be 'deficit deniers' but will borrow to invest in key infrastructure jobs.

Estimate made on basis of observations of officials on ground says spokesman.

As Syria implodes Assad is the only party that can realistically defeat Islamic State

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that the final death toll may be even higher.

Bradford dogged by reputation of radicalisation, such as the Dawood sisters who ran away to join Islamic State.

UK to take in thousands more refugees from Syria by 2020.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 75 fighters from the division had crossed into Syria.

Philip Hammond says that thousands of refugees has "focused" the minds of European leaders.

Syrian refugees say they are charged sky-high rents and discriminated against by Egyptians.

Millions of displaced people have neither the means nor the money to become migrants.

Fake passports are being smuggled to non-Syrians who want to gain entry into EU states.

Planes expected to be used in operations in support of Syrian government forces.

The refugee quota has been bumped up to 85,000 for 2016, an increase of 15,000 from the current 70,000 cap.

Helicopters and coastguard join search after second major drowning tragedy in area in 2 days.

Labour leader cancels his scheduled address, but will not abandon the campaign group

1-in-5 of refugees are from Syria, with large numbers arriving from Afghanistan, Iraq and Albania.

As Russia increases military support for Assad regime, should West join Putin's 'anti-terror coalition'?

Air strikes follow aerial bombardment in IS nerve centre Raqqa in which many jihadists were killed.

Osama Abdul Mohsen was offered a football coaching position and accommodations in Madrid.

Russia is not prepared for a bigger engagement in Syria.