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Council of Europe lawmakers move against chief after visit to Syrian President
Mr. Agramunt had come under fire for a visit to war-torn Syria in March during which he met al-Assad.
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Australia halts Syria airstrikes following Russia warning
Australia is a member of the U.S.-led coalition.
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Jet downing: Russia suspends cooperation with U.S., to target American coalition aircraft
A U.S.-led coalition shot down a Syrian jet on Sunday.
Pro-Assad alliance threatens to hit U.S. positions in Syria
The U.S. launched air strikes on Tuesday against what it said were Iranian-backed fighters.
Putin wants impartial investigation into Syria chemical attack
The chemical attack killed no fewer than 74 people in Khan Sheikhoun.
Syria says U.S.-led airstrikes hit IS-controlled chemical weapons depot
The army said large numbers of civilians were among those killed.
Nigerian govt condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
At least 87 people were killed in the attack
Spicer says he let Trump down with comments comparing Assad to Hitler
“I got into a topic that I shouldn’t have and I screwed up.”
Evacuation starts in four besieged towns in Syria
The deal went into force near midnight Wednesday.
White House accuses Russia of Syria chemical attack ‘cover up’
At least 87 people, including many children were killed in the attack.
Putin demands UN investigate chemical weapons incident in Syria
Russia is the main military backer of Syria’s ruling regime, a long-time ally.
U.S. attack on Syria: UN urges restraint
“…I appeal for restraint to avoid any acts that could deepen the suffering of the Syrian people.”
Four children, five other civilians killed in U.S. air strike, Syria says
British and Turkish officials confirmed they were briefed before the air strike.
U.S. launches missile attack on Syrian air field
President Trump ordered the attack in response to chemical attack that killed 80 civilians.
Syria’s Al-Assad says no ‘option except victory’ in country’s civil war
The interview appeared to have been conducted before U.S. President Trump accused Mr. Assad of crossing “many, many lines” with ...
Britain regrets 2013 decision after Syrian gas attack – Minister
“I’m afraid the people of Syria are living today with the consequences of that decision,” he said.
Iran condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday described Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a “murderer.”
UN Security council to meet Wednesday on suspected Syria toxic gas attack
About 58 people are feared to have died in the attack.
White House says U.S. must accept ‘political reality’ in Syria
It said that the U.S. focus in the region must be on defeating Islamic State militants.
U.S. deploys 400 additional troops in Syria to expedite ISIS defeat in Raqqa
Coalition forces are encircling Raqqa.
Trump signs new travel ban order
Iraq is not part of the new ban.
Russian airstrike kills three Turkish soldiers in Syria
“Russian President Vladimir Putin talked to his Turkish counterpart and expressed sorrow,’’ the army said.
Turkey, Russia, Iran agree on mechanism to monitor Syria ceasefire violations
The Syrian civil war has displaced millions of people.
Russian Foreign Ministry says embassy in Damascus shelled
There is an “urgent need to quickly eliminate all such hotbeds of terrorism."
Identity of Russian ambassador’s killer revealed
Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot dead at close range.
