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Intense fighting in Syria's Idlib kills at least 39 - monitor

Idlib has come under mounting bombardment in recent weeks, displacing tens of thousands of people in the northwestern province, despite a truce brokered by Turkey and Russia.

Russia, China veto UN extending Syria cross-border aid

Four million Syrians directly benefit from the cross-border aid shipments while 11 million benefit from international aid after eight years of war. It's the second time in four months that Russia has vetoed a resolution dealing with Syria situation.

Russian forces enter former Daesh stronghold in Syria after US pullback

Raqqa was captured two years ago by US troops and their YPG/PKK allies but since US President Trump abruptly ordered a pull-out in October, Moscow has swiftly advanced into that territory.

Death toll nears 100 in Syria's Idlib – monitor

At least 96 fighters have been killed over 48 hours in Idlib during clashes between the two sides, a war monitor said. Meanwhile, Russian air strikes killed at least 14 civilians in Maarat al Numan and Saraqib.

The road to the New Middle East runs through Damascus

Syria is the battleground where the new order for the Middle East will emerge.

Turkey warns Syrian regime 'not to play with fire' after strikes

The warning from Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu comes a day after a Turkish military convoy was targeted by an air strike in northwest Syria, killing three civilians.

The Syrian regime's aggression against Turkish military posts, explained

Following attacks, Ankara has retaliated with a measured response and warned the regime of severe 'punishment' if its forces are targeted again in future.

Nearly 100 dead in northwest Syria fighting - monitor

War monitor said that Syrian regime forces and insurgents fought fierce battles that left dozens dead in the country's northwest, as the regime tried to regain control of two villages they lost earlier this month.

Turkey rejects 'fait accompli' in Jerusalem - President Erdogan

The leaders of Turkey, Russia, Qatar, China, and Iran arrived for Asian cooperation summit in Tajikistan, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the world to respect UN resolutions and the historical and legal status of Jerusalem.

The battle for Syria has just begun

The reconstruction of Syria will be another battle with rival powers trying to stamp their authority over the country through their chequebooks.

Thousands flee as regime assault on northwest Syria continues

Health facilities are hit, diplomatic efforts are failing, and thousands are fleeing. The Damascus regime and its Russian allies attack northwest Syria.

Regime air strikes kill at least 12 civilians in Syria's Idlib

Fresh killings come as rebels launch counter-offensive in western Hama province to recapture areas they lost on Thursday to regime forces. Meanwhile, aid groups suspend activities in embattled northwest.