ISIS
It is necessary to improve the underlying conditions that transformed ordinary citizens into desperate ISIL supporters.
by Rami G Khouri
Syria's Civil War
by Dylan Collins - Zena Tahhan
Drones
by AlHakam Shaar - Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick
Middle East
Syria's Civil War19 Feb 2017 06:14 GMT
Leader of rescue group and filmmaker plan to attend Academy Awards next week after suspension of Trump's travel ban.
Middle East18 Feb 2017 21:05 GMT
Turkish president's plan to clear Kurdish forces from Syrian city and set up a safe zone meets with Kurdish defiance.
Middle East18 Feb 2017 20:53 GMT
Elections, new constitution and governance to be on the agenda of forthcoming meeting in Geneva of Syrian factions.
Politics17 Feb 2017 08:15 GMT
Heavy Russian attacks reported after rebels try to obstruct Syrian government bid to retake strategic border crossing.
Politics16 Feb 2017 21:21 GMT
At least 18 arrested for providing shelter and funds to ISIL fighters and for recruitment in different parts of kingdom.
Middle East16 Feb 2017 09:54 GMT
Ankara's plans to push further east and south of Al Bab might face serious diplomatic challenges, say analysts.
Middle East15 Feb 2017 05:48 GMT
A new round of talks on the Syrian conflict led by Russia, Turkey and Iran were set to begin on February 15.
Middle East14 Feb 2017 17:50 GMT
UN official urges Syria war players to allow life-saving aid deliveries to 60,000 civilians trapped in four towns.
Refugees14 Feb 2017 09:29 GMT
Given the toxic environment post-Brexit, and the historical record, rejecting child refugees is no wonder.
by Alastair Sloan
Syria's Civil War14 Feb 2017 05:28 GMT
Critics accuse the PLO of failing to protect or financially support Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria.
Middle East14 Feb 2017 05:05 GMT
Accusing Russia of failing to implement ceasefire, rebels say they might attend talks only if progress is seen soon.
Middle East13 Feb 2017 20:57 GMT
Rights group accuses Syria of eight chemical attacks, killing at least nine people during offensive to retake key town.
Middle East13 Feb 2017 10:04 GMT
State media says Assad government 'continuously ready' for prisoner exchange with rebels before upcoming peace talks.
Syria's Civil War12 Feb 2017 18:32 GMT
President Erdogan says Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria aims to cleanse a 5,000sq km 'safe zone'.
Middle East11 Feb 2017 16:18 GMT
Reports say heavy clashes under way in group's last stronghold in northern Syria with Assad forces also approaching it.
by Asaad Hanna