Syria
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- Sep 19
Putin seeks to defuse downing of Russian plane off Syria
A Russian reconnaissance plane has been downed by Syria forces responding to an Israeli airstrike, killing all 15 people aboard, in what President Vladimir Putin calls "a chain of tragic accidental circumstances"
Sep 19
- Sep 17
Turkey, Russia agree on demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib
The leaders of Russia and Turkey have announced that a deep demilitarized zone will be established in Syria's Idlib region, the last bastion of anti-government rebels where fears had been high of a devastating offensive by government forces
Sep 17
- Sep 17
Last stand: Syria's rebel Idlib prepares for a losing battle
Opposition fighters in Syria's Idlib province prepare for a losing battle, with Turkey their only hope
Sep 17
- Sep 13
'Lake of blood' feared for Syria's Idlib: ANALYSIS
Government troops may mount an attack on the last remaining rebel stronghold.
Sep 13
- Sep 12
Humanitarian crisis in Syria
Some 30,000 Syrians have fled their homes in Idlib after air strikes from Syrian forces leveled homes.
Sep 12
- Sep 12
UN says Syria's Idlib civilians should not be taken hostages
U.N. investigators have warned that a war against some 10,000 extremists in northwestern Syria should not take 3 million people hostages
Sep 12
- Sep 7
High-stakes diplomacy as battle for Syria's Idlib looms
High-stakes diplomacy unfolds in Iran before a looming battle for Idlib province in northwestern Syria
Sep 7 - Sep 7
'Under the Wire' doc explores life and legacy of journalist killed in Syria airstrike
Marie Colvin spent 30 years reporting from conflict zones. Syria proved deadly.
Sep 7
- Sep 7
Refugee calamity feared as battle for Syria's Idlib looms large
ABC News visits the border with Syria as the region braces.
Sep 7
- Sep 4
US escalates warning to Assad regime, Russia not to use chemical weapons in Idlib
The U.S. threats on Syria are the strongest yet over new tensions.
Sep 4
- Aug 13
Syria explosion kills 69, including 17 children
The explosion happened on Sunday morning in the town of Sarmada, when a weapons depot in the basement of an apartment building detonated, according to the U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Right
Aug 13 - Aug 13
At least 69 including 17 children dead in apartment building blast in Syria: Monitoring group
A weapons depot in a basement exploded, monitoring group says.
Aug 13 - Jul 26
Confusion, questions linger over possible US-Russia deal on Syrian refugees
Putin specifically mentioned Russia and the U.S. working together to "help Syrian refugees to go back to their homes." Trump endorsed the idea too.
Jul 26 - Jun 11
Israel says its fighter jets struck Iranian targets in Syria
Israel said the strikes were in retaliation for Iranian forces in Syria firing rockets toward Golan Heights.
Jun 11 - May 4
Trump's Syria aid freeze hits 'White Helmets' rescue workers
The Trump administration has praised the emergency teams for their heroism.
May 4 - Apr 26
Russia accused of 'obscene masquerade' after flying in alleged witnesses to Syrian chemical attack
Russia flew in an 11-year-old Syrian to back its claims the attack was staged
Apr 26 - Apr 20
US has 'credible evidence' Russia, Syria sanitizing alleged chemical attack site: State Department
The U.S. made the accusation almost a week after last Friday's bombing.
Apr 20 - Apr 20
US has 'credible evidence' Russia, Syria sanitizing chemical attack site: State Dept
The U.S. made the accusation almost a week after last Friday's bombing.
Apr 20 - Apr 19
Russia warns US about possible Syria strike
ABC News' David Muir reports from Lebanon on new signs in the region that air strikes could happen soon.
Apr 19 - Apr 17
What site of suspected chemical attack in Syria looks like 10 days later: Reporter's Notebook
Inspectors have finally been allowed on site.
Apr 17 - Apr 17
What site of suspected chemical attack in Syria looks like 10 days later
The now-quiet rooms once held people hiding from what is suspected to have been gas and a rocket on a bed.
Apr 17 - Apr 17
France to strip Syria's Bashar al-Assad of major award after suspected chemical attack
France has started the process of stripping Syrian president Bashar al-Assad of his Legion of Honor, which is France’s highest distinction.
Apr 17 - Apr 17
Chemical weapons inspectors continue to wait for permission to visit suspected Syria attack site
For a second day, inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) were still in their hotel rooms in Damascus, Syria.
Apr 17 - Apr 17
In wake of Syria strikes, lawmakers seek updated war authorization
"It's time for us to act to provide ... limits,” Sen. Chris Coons said.
Apr 17 - Apr 16
The latest on Syria
Bashar al-Assad told a group of Russian lawmakers that the airstrikes on his country were accompanied by a campaign of "lies and misinformation" against Syria, Russia in the U.N. Security Council.
Apr 16 - Apr 15
Comey 'violated... FBI's own guidelines' with leak, but didn't break law: GOP senator
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, sits down with George Stephanopoulos to discuss the latest developments in the special counsel's investigation, James Comey's new book, and the military strike on Syria.
Apr 15 - Apr 15
White House presents report it says proves Syria conducted chemical attack
Trump tweeted "Mission accomplished' after a missile attack on Syria by the U.S. and allies.
Apr 15 - Apr 15
Trump orders strike on Syria in response to chemical attack
The strike comes as Trump has alluded to military action in Syria all week.
Apr 15 - Apr 15
Following Syria missile strike, Trump tweets two words that haunted Bush: 'Mission Accomplished!'
President Donald Trump declared 'Mission Accomplished! in Syria, two words that ended up haunting George W. Bush.
Apr 15 - Apr 15
US is 'locked and loaded' if Syria uses chemical weapons again: Nikki Haley
The U.S. declared airstrikes had "crippled" Syria's chemical weapons program.
Apr 15 - Apr 15
Unanswered questions around the attack on Syria
Many question whether the Syrians would have seen a missile coming that is undetectable to radar and if the U.S. actually hit empty bunkers.
Apr 15 - Apr 15
Syria denounces the U.S.-led attack
Syria responded to the U.S.-led attack, saying the country's defenses knocked many of the missiles out of the sky.
Apr 15 - Apr 15
Trump calls military action on Syria a 'perfectly executed strike'
The U.S. says a hundred missiles launched from ships and planes all hit their mark, crippling Syria's chemical weapons program.
Apr 15 - Apr 14
US, France and Britain launch missile strikes on Syrian weapons facilities
The airstrikes, targeting and destroying three chemical weapons facilities, were ordered in response to another suspected chemical attack in Syria.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
US launches retaliatory airstrikes against Syria
President Trump ordered military strikes in response to the suspected chemical attack in Syria last week, allegedly by the Assad government.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Destruction in Syria in the wake of airstrikes
Some buildings in Syria were destroyed in the wake of the U.S.-led airstrikes Friday night.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Russia responds to US attack on Syria: 'Such actions will not be left without consequences'
Russia is Syria's top ally and supporter of President Bashar al-Assad.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Coalition forces attack Syria days after suspected chemical attack
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has denied using chemical agents on his own people.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
White House outlines evidence to support strike on Syria in memo to Congress members
The White House sent a briefing document to Congress members late Friday.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
US strike in Syria targets military, chemical weapons sites
The U.S. strike in Syria targeted sites "associated with the chemical weapons capabilities of Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad."
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Syria missile strike: The major players in the region
A look at the many players in Syria's complicated war.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Strikes will establish a strong deterrent of chemical weapons: Trump
"Today Britain, France and the U.S. have taken a stand against brutality in Syria," Trump said.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Inside Syria: Who is President Bashar Al-Assad?
The Syrian president sat down for a 2011 interview with ABC's Barbara Walters to discuss how he treats protesters in his country.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Pentagon officials remark on strikes in Syria
"We have gone to great lengths to avoid civilian and foreign casualties tonight," Defense Secretary James Mattis said.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
US and allies launch attacks on Syria
ABC News' Cecilia Vega and Martha Raddatz analyze the air strikes.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Iran, Russia should not associate with mass murder of innocent people: Trump
Gen. James Cartwright shares his thoughts about the strike on Syria.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Members of Congress react to US strike on Syria
Members of Congress reacted to President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. launched a strike on Syria on Friday night.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
President Trump's entire speech announcing airstrikes in Syria
The president announced the U.S. and its allies ordered airstrikes in Syria.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Pentagon says Syria strike specifically hit 3 targets
"Important infrastructure was destroyed," Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford said.
Apr 14 - Apr 14
Syria strategy not to engage in civil war, but some things 'inexcusable': Mattis
The defense secretary was facing questions on Capitol Hill.
Apr 14