Syria

Damascus complies with first stage of US-Russia demands to dump stockpiles but deputy PM denies ceasefire claims.

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Deputy PM Qadri Jamil admits conflict at stalemate and says Assad ready to offer ceasefire at Geneva.

US, Britain, France, Russia and China spar over wording of resolution on action against Assad regime.

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants shoot dead villagers accused of belonging to Assad's Alawite sect.

UK, US and France seize on UN report as conclusive evidence that Syrian regime used sarin in Ghouta attack.

The idea of a power-sharing arrangement may be unpalatable but it is the least worst option to avert armageddon, says Middle East expert Michael Kerr.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon receives report on Ghouta gas attack and will address Security Council powers about findings.

Benjamin Netanyahu and John Kerry to discuss US-Russia agreement on eliminating Syria's chemical weapons arsenal.

'Islamic State in Iraq and Greater Syria' to confront rebel group Free Syrian Army.

UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon says UN report on Ghouta reveals overwhelming evidence of toxic gas use - but will not say by whom

Russia to anchor 10 warships near Syrian coast as tensions remain high over chemical weapons.

Russian president says military strike on Syria could spark new terror attacks and worsen Middle East situation.

Putin to offer Rohani renewal of sophisticated defence missile systems deal.

US President Barack Obama addresses Americans from ornate East Room of White House over Syria military action.

David Cameron to table Security Council resolution on timetable to collect Assad's chemical weapons.

Conservative elder statesman warns of dangerous international consequences of move against Ghouta reprisal.

Landing ship Nikolai Filchenkov, with unidentified cargo on board, likely heading towards Syrian coast.

Warning comes after US intelligence intercepts Iranian order to target interests in Middle East if Syria attacked.

US and France push for action against Assad regime while Russia insists on credible evidence on chemical weapons use.

Commons vote against military action in reprisal for Ghouta gas attack undermines prime minister at St Petersburg summit.

Beijing calls on those behind Ghouta chemical attacks to own up but brands unilateral US action illegal.

Russian president says no tangible proof that Assad regime had hand in Ghouta gas attack.

We profile pro-Assad Syrian Electronic Army which is waging cyber war against media outlets.

Beirut-based insurgent leader's talks come as US plans military strike against Assad.

Vatican says Syria crisis cannot be solved through military intervention.

Brent crude prices fluctuate sharply on fears of supply disruption in case of US-led action.

PM David Cameron says while he respects 'will of House' he still believes alleged Syria chemical weapons use calls for tough response.

Leaders of Syrian National Coalition flee Egypt following crackdown.

Al-Qaida linked rebels fighting Assad execute two Shiite men in Aleppo.