Syrian Conflict

Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin to hold talks on new Russian-German pipeline, discuss ending Syrian conflict

Chancellor Angela Merkel's office said she plans weekend talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Germany on issues including the development of a contentious Baltic Sea natural gas pipeline.

Russia's navy to deploy 26 new ships including four Kalibr cruise missiles; weapon used by Moscow in Syrian conflict

"In total, in 2018, Russia's navy should get 26 new warships, motor boats and vessels including four warships with Kalibr cruise missiles," Putin said in the northwestern city of Saint Petersburg, Interfax reported.

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad visits battle-scarred Eastern Ghouta, hails troops' assault to oust rebels

Syria's president Bashar al-Assad on Sunday paid a first visit in years to battered Eastern Ghouta to congratulate his troops for a gruelling assault to oust rebels from near Damascus

Syria conflict: More than 1,000 civilians dead in Eastern Ghouta since 18 Feb; govt forces isolate rebel town Duoma

Syrian regime forces continued their offensive against Eastern Ghouta on Sunday, a day after they cut off the rebel-held enclave's largest town.

Bombing continues in Syria's Eastern Ghouta region despite UN ceasefire order, relief supplies blocked

About 40 trucks are ready to ferry relief supplies to Syria's Eastern Ghouta, but there has been no let up in fighting despite a UN ceasefire resolution

Oscar-nominated Syrian documentary Last Men in Aleppo screened in rebel-held Idlib

Last Men in Aleppo shows the work of the feted White Helmet volunteer rescuers during Syria's brutal government seige.

Vladimir Putin calls for constructive Russia-America dialogue in New Year wishes to Donald Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for "pragmatic cooperation" in his New Year wishes to US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said

Over 330,000 deaths recorded since start of conflict in Syria, says human rights group

More than 330,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict since it started six years ago, around a third of them civilians, a monitor said

UN-issued debit card scheme helps Syrian refugees in Lebanon, boost cash-strapped local economy

The United Nation's WFP scheme has both helped refugees and delivered a windfall to cash-strapped Lebanese shop owners because of Syrian conflict

Russia-backed talks on Syria to be held on 4-5 July in Astana; creation of safe zones likely to be discussed

The next round of Syria peace talks in Kazakhstan's capital Astana has been scheduled for 4-5 July, the Kazakh foreign ministry said on Monday