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Over 330,000 deaths recorded since start of conflict in Syria, says human rights group
• 8 years agoMore 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
Islamic State tightens noose on regime enclave in eastern Syria
• 9 years agoThe Islamic State group has tightened the noose on a regime-held enclave in eastern Syria and advancing on its vital airbase
At least 10 killed as missile hits children's hospital in Syria, dozens injures
Fp Archives • 9 years agoOpposition activists say a missile has struck a children's hospital in a north Syrian town, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens on Monday.
US, Britain suspend aid to north Syria after Islamists seize weapons store
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThe suspension underlines a crisis for the FSA leadership, which needs international backing to reinforce its credibility and to stop its fighters joining al Qaeda-backed Islamist militants who now dominate the war with Assad.
Mortar shell hits Iraqi embassy in Damascus, one dead
Fp Archives • 12 years agoA mortar shell has slammed into the Iraqi embassy in central Damascus in an attack that Iraqi state TV says killed one person and wounded five
Annan 'gravely concerned' about Syria amid clashes
Fp Archives • 13 years agoKofi Annan said there was an escalation of fighting by government and opposition forces. Violence has spiked in recent weeks, with both sides ignoring a UN brokered cease-fire.