syrian civil war

International community 'closer to a ceasefire today than we have been' says US Secretary of State.

Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad seize key positions in Aleppo province.

Russia has been accused of bombing hospitals and schools in northern Syria.

Adel al-Jubeir claims rockets would allow rebels to 'neutralize' helicopters and aircraft.

Earlier Russia and USA held bilateral talks ahead of meeting.

Ground operations only way to bring five-year war to end, senior Ankara official says.

'No way' attacks on civilian sites carried out by Russian war planes, country's health minister says.

Seven were killed in attack which charity claims was conducted by Syria or Russia.

Caught in a debt trap, refugee families are sending their children to work after five years in exile

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said the removal of the Syrian president was Riyadh's 'objective'.

Three rebel groups say they are sceptical of ceasefire plan agreed upon by world powers on 12 February.

Syrian President said seizing country from rebel groups would take 'some time'.

Shadow foreign secretary claims splitting from the EU would play into the hands of Moscow.

Red Cross warns situation in Aleppo province worsens as fighting, goaded by Russian air strikes, intensifies.

Iranian fighters gather in Aleppo amid pledges from UAE and Saudi Arabia to send in ground troops.

Walid al-Moallem's rhetoric attempts to deter Saudi Arabia, the west and Turkey from deploying ground troops.

Senior Ankara source rejects Russian accusations as fighting continues in Aleppo.

UK Foreign Secretary accuses Iran and Russia of not being 'helpful to Syrian peace process'.

US president pledges 'substantial' aid and backs German chancellor's handling of migrant crisis.

After '70,000 fighters could be called upon', PM told Liaison Committee moderate forces need to be 'built up'.

Putin says that discussion of Assad's fate is premature ahead of Syrian elections.

Pro-Assad trolls hijack hashtag used to highlight plight of starving residents.

An ongoing siege of two towns is preventing basic supplies from getting through.

Residents in Madaya shot dead by snipers while scavenging for food, claim activists.

Donations made to Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee.

Syrian government backed by President Bashar al-Assad lost 16% of its land.

Marj al-Sultan in Eastern Ghouta falls to government troops after heavy fighting.

Pakistani media reports suggest that two suspects have been taken into custody.

Homs endured a four and a half year siege as rebels battled Syrian army forces

Mayor of London and MP questions 70,000-strong force as he urged the government to work with Assad and Putin.