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Russia says talks to extend Syrian lull in fighting to Aleppo

Nearly 10 days of bombardments by both the government side and insurgents in the city of Aleppo has killed more than 250 people.

May 2, 2016

Aleppo bombed as Syrian army begins 'calm' plan elsewhere

The Syrian army announced a "regime of calm" late on Friday, which Damascus said was designed to salvage the wider ceasefire.

May 1, 2016

Russia says US decision to send more troops to Syria violates country's sovereignty

Obama had announced earlier this week that he would send 250 Special Operations Forces to Syria to boost fight against the IS.

Apr 29, 2016

US official exaggerates fall in ISIS foreign recruits

Some officials reportedly dismissed claims that the number of foreign fighters joining the Islamic State group every month had fallen by 90 percent.

Apr 29, 2016

800 al Qaeda militants killed in Yemen; Arab coalition retakes crucial seaport

Almost 2,000 soldiers advanced into Mukalla, a stronghold of the jihadi group, on Sunday.

Apr 25, 2016

Syria peace talks near collapse as opposition declares pause

The Western-backed opposition said in a letter to rebel fighters that government military advances meant a ceasefire was effectively over.

Apr 19, 2016

4 ISIS suspects arrested in Denmark

They were arrested from Copenhagen and neighbouring suburbs.

Apr 7, 2016

Syria: Over 250 civilians feared abducted by ISIS near Damascus

Civilians who worked at a cement factory have reportedly been missing since an attack by militants of the Islamic State group this week.

Apr 7, 2016

Syria: Tunisian Isis militant sent by Baghdadi to oversee Aleppo region 'killed in drone strike'

Abu al-Haijaa al-Tunusi was travelling to Aleppo from Iraq on Baghdadi's orders Wednesday when his vehicle was struck.

Mar 31, 2016

ISIS, Nusra Front fighting leaves dozens of militants dead on Syria-Lebanaon border

Clashes broke out in the border region Sunday and continued till Tuesday, leaving 60 militants dead.

Mar 30, 2016

Drone footage shows ongoing battle for Palmyra

Mar 26, 2016

ISIS 'finance minister' Haji Imam killed in Syria, says US

Imam, also known as Abdul Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli, was killed in a raid this week, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter said Friday.

Mar 25, 2016

Syrian forces reach Palmyra outskirts to retake historic city from ISIS: monitoring group

ISIS has destroyed several ancient monuments in Palmyra since seizing it last May.

Mar 23, 2016

US strikes al Qaeda training camp in Yemen, killing dozens

Yemen is a traditional stronghold for al Qaeda's most active branch, which was founded in 2009 by Osama bin Laden.