Syria

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

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

Oct 26, 2017

Heartbreaking footage shows extent of child malnutrition in conflict-ridden Syria

34-day-old Sahar Dofdaa died on 22 October in Eastern Ghouta after suffering from severe malnutrition. UNICEF told AFP that over 1,100 children are thought to be suffering from various forms of malnutrition in that area, where humanitarian access is limited due to a government blockade.

Oct 24, 2017

Luton Man Found Guilty On Terrorism Charges

Police release footage of the dramatic moment a student who wanted to carry out a terror attack in the UK is arrested in a police raid just days before he planned to travel to Syria to join ISIS

Oct 20, 2017