Syria

Syrian president rules out political solution and says only force will work.

Rohani and North Korea accuse US of seeking excuses for confrontation.

Zawahiri, leader of Sunni militant outfit al-Qaida, raps Iran and Hezbollah over Syria conflict.

Syrian civil war is attracting thousands of Islamist radicals globally, warns Israeli intelligence chief.

Russian deputy foreign minister says fighters include US and European nationals.

Iron Dome missile interceptor deployed in Haifa region amid rising tensions in Syria.

North Korea accused of providing chemical weapons technology to Syria.

Russia's decision to send missile shipments to Assad's regime and US proposal to arm rebels likely to dominate G8 talks.

Scores of rockets from Syria hit Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites.

Hezbollah hand seen in terror attacks in Cyprus, Thailand, India, Georgia, and Kenya.

American woman and unidentified Western Muslim, said to have been fighting for rebels, also killed in clash near Turkish border.

Amman asks Washington to provide Patriot missile batteries as Syria conflict intensifies.

Two rockets fired at Shiite neighbourhood in southern Beirut injuring four people.

Hezbollah fighters join Assad's forces in offensive against rebels in Homs as skirmishes spill into Lebanon.

US president and Turkish prime minister insist Assad's regime should pave way for transitional government.

Iran's supreme leader convinces Hassan Nasrallah to defend Assad 'at all costs.'

Israeli airstrike on Syria targets arms shipment to opposition groups, claims rebel commander.

Israeli Prime Minister to visit Russia to stop Syria-bound missiles falling into Hezbollah's hands.

Cameron to urge Russia to find a political solution in Syria as Britain steps up efforts to lift EU arms embargo.

Israel also deploys Iron Dome batteries in Haifa and Safed, close to Damascus, as Syria calls attack a ‘declaration of war’.

Lebanese army confirms Israeli warplanes flew over its airspace to launch attacks on Syria.

Nasrallah held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov before heading to Tehran.

More than 50 Lebanese political leaders hold talks with Assad while Hassan Nasrallah appears likely to go to Tehran.

Moscow, Assad's ally, deploys destroyer and warships in Mediterranean region allegedly to Syrian port of Tartus.

Missile said to be aimed at anti-Assad elements in Lebanon.

Activist group records 6,005 deaths and says real toll could be far higher.

Moaz al-Khatib, leader of Syrian National Coalition urges UN and other international bodies to provide more support to rebels.

CIA has helped ship 3,500 tonnes of military equipment to Syria since early 2012, claims New York Times report.

Phosphorus weapons allegedly used killing two rebels near Damascus.

Obama to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.