Syria

Volunteers from the Yazidi sect who have joined the Kurdish peshmerga forces to fight against Islamic State militants, take part in a training on the outskirts of the town of Sinjar

Yezidi woman recalls ISIS's chamber of horrors, continues search for lost sisters

Two Yezidi women have traveled to India to draw people's attention to their plight under the ISIS rule.

Feb 6, 2018

Russian fighter jet shot down, pilot killed by rebels in Syria

A Russian fighter jet was shot down in Syrias rebel-held province of Idlib. While surviving the initial crash, the pilot was killed in a ground fight.

Feb 4, 2018

Dinner party with a difference - meet the refugee speaking the universal language of food

Crowded round a kitchen table in North London a group of strangers listen intently to chef Majeda Khouri proudly explain the diversity of food from her home country, Syria.Khouri is a Syrian refugee, living in London. She is part of social enterprise Migrateful. A program that trains asylum seekers, refugees and migrants to lead cooking classes, helping them practice their English language skills and enhance their integration.But this is only the beginning, Khouri explains how shes using the universal language of food to share her message.

Feb 3, 2018

Sandeep Samra: Who is the British Sikh nurse who wanted to join ISIS in Syria?

A Birmingham court has sentenced Sandeep Samra to three and half years in prison for allegedly preparing to fly to Syria to join the Islamic State.

Jan 28, 2018

Turkey Shells US-backed Kurdish Militia In Syrias Afrin

Turkey shelled Syrian-Kurdish YPG militia targets in Syria and amp;#39;s Afrin province on January 24 as the operation dubbed and amp;#39;OIive Branch and amp;#39; by Ankara entered its fifth day. The air and ground operation has opened a new front in Syria and amp;#39;s multi-sided civil war and could threaten U.S. plans to stabilize and rebuild a large area of northeast Syria beyond central government control with the help of the YPG, who worked with Washington to drive out Islamic State militants in the region.

Jan 24, 2018

Turkish troops enter northern Syria as fighting intensifies

Turkish troops have crossed into Syria to repel Kurdish fighters from the border in a move that is likely to heighten tensions with the United States.

Jan 22, 2018

Donald Trumps top accomplishments in his first year as president

President Trumps first year in office was filled with major accomplishments, according to the GOP.

Jan 21, 2018

Donald Trumps top accomplishments in his first year as president

President Trumps first year in office was filled with major accomplishments, according to the GOP.

Jan 21, 2018

Turkey deploys tanks to Syrian border

The tanks were deployed in response to rumors the US is setting up a 30,000-strong border force with the Syrian Democratic Forces, who are led by Kurdish YPG militia.

Jan 19, 2018

Turkey deploys tanks to Syrian border

The tanks were deployed in response to rumors the US is setting up a 30,000-strong border force with the Syrian Democratic Forces, who are led by Kurdish YPG militia.

Jan 19, 2018

At least 23 dead from car bomb in northwestern Syria

At least 23 people were killed when a car bomb exploded in Syrias rebel-held city of Idlib.

Jan 8, 2018

Evacuation of critically ill from Syrias Ghouta begins

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), along with those of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (Sarc), are spearheading the process of transporting those in desperate need of medical attention.

Dec 28, 2017

British volunteer on fighting against Isis in Syria

British Volunteer Macer Gifford travelled to Syria to fight Isis vowing not to return until they were defeated. Three years on he is back to tell his story.

Nov 22, 2017

Putin hosts Assad to discuss the future of Syria

Putin hosted Bashar Hafez al-Assad, the president of Syria, to discuss the future of the Middle Eastern nation.

Nov 22, 2017

Putin hosts Assad to discuss the future of Syria

Putin hosted Bashar Hafez al-Assad, the president of Syria, to discuss the future of the Middle Eastern nation.

Nov 22, 2017

Syrian artist paints 3D optical illusion on roof of his home to reflect Syrias architectural heritage

3D street artist Ahmad Jeratli told Newsweek that the 3D optical illusion he painted on the roof of his home conveys his reflection of Syrias architectural civilisation.

Nov 10, 2017

Syria agrees to sign Paris climate accord, further isolating the United States

Just two countries, Syria and Nicaragua, opposed the 2015 agreement when President Trump announced he would withdraw from it in June 2017.

Nov 8, 2017

These wounded animals are being saved from Syrias civil war

For more than a year, a group of volunteers in Damascus have been helping the animal victims of the countrys conflict, giving stray or abused dogs and cats a home at their shelter. The Syrian Team for Animal Rescue (or STAR) takes care of hundreds of animals, and says it has treated animals with wounds, and taken in those left behind by owners fleeing conflict.

Oct 30, 2017

Two tigers rescued from Syria take a two month trip to safety

Two tigers have been rescued from a zoo in a abandoned amusement park in Syria.Their journey to safety took them two months. They travelled through Turkey and Jordan before reaching their destination in the Netherlands.

Oct 26, 2017