ISIS fighters holed up in Raqqa believed to have women, children to use as human shields
The heart of Raqqa is shattered, but progress to root out the last of ISIS fighters is grindingly slow
Syria Crisis
U.S. insists no negotiation with ISIS holdouts in Raqqa
With 4,000 civilians trapped in Syrian city and Russia accusing U.S. of allowing militants to flee Iraq, U.S. coalition reiterates hard line
ISIS "killed my relatives, cousins and neighbors": Syrians are volunteering to fight in Raqqa
They're driven by revenge, and hungry for American help -- and after just 15 days of training, they'll head straight for the frontline
War photographer kidnapped in Syria recounts 81-day ordeal
Jonathan Alpeyrie was kidnapped in Syria in 2013 while moving toward the front lines to cover the conflict
U.S. volunteer fighting in Raqqa recounts comrade's death by ISIS sniper
U.S.-backed Syrian militiamen who are fighting to take Raqqa, terror group's de-facto capital, tell CBS News they're days away from victor, but at a huge cost
U.S.-backed Syrian forces say victory in ISIS capital Raqqa is days away
Syrian forces backed by the U.S. military are beginning what's being called the final push to drive out ISIS
Nuke watchdog reveals another chemical attack in Syria
Nikki Haley says it's proof Assad regime lied about chemical weapons program, urges U.N. partners to push for "full accountability"
ISIS claims deadly double bomb attack in Damascus
Bombings in Syrian capital leave 17 civilians and police dead as ISIS rapidly loses territory in the country
Activists worry YouTube erasing proof of Syria atrocities
"This is very dangerous, because there is no alternative for YouTube," activist says as site tries to purge violence
U.S., Russian-led airstrikes kill 28 civilians in Syria, monitor says
Deir el-Zour seen as prize by U.S.-led coalition supported Kurdish and Arab forces, as well as Syrian government troops backed by Russia
Syrian army: Israeli air raid on military position kills 2
Strike targets facility in Assad stronghold that some said was tied to Syria's chemical weapons program
U.S.-allied strikes allegedly kill 170 civilians in a week
As battle to wrest Raqqa, Syria from ISIS militants grinds on, air support is crucial, and deadly
Parents have "no doubt" missing American journalist is alive
Today is the 36th birthday of Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria in 2012
Russian warplanes In Syria
These are the planes Russia is using to wage war in Syria
CIA chief: Russia loves to “stick it to America”
Mike Pompeo says that’s why Moscow intends to keep forces in Syria and will keep trying to meddle in U.S. affairs; calls U.S.-Russia ties “complicated”
Kids at ISIS car bomb factory prevent U.S. airstrike
U.S. military official says children have been seen gathering around site at all hours
Cease-fire in southern Syria goes into effect
Agreement is the first initiative by the Trump administration in collaboration with Russia to bring some stability to war-torn Syria
U.S. again offers to cooperate with Russia on Syria
Secretary of State Tillerson largely echoes Obama-era policies; says U.S. could work with Moscow to keep ISIS at bay and seek political solution for Syrian civil war
Film looks at citizen journalists' efforts to document war in Syria
"City of Ghosts" looks at the challenges -- and dangers -- a citizen journalist group in Raqqa has faced in exposing ISIS atrocities amid ongoing conflict
Suicide blast rocks heart of Syria's capital
Rare attack in heart of Damascus unfolded ahead of morning commute on first work day after a major Muslim holiday
U.S. vows foreign ISIS fighters in Raqqa will "die in Raqqa"
But CBS News met a group of ex-militants who America's allies say are reformed, and ready to fight against the extremists
Activists: U.S.-led coalition strike kills dozens of ISIS prisoners
At least 42 civilians purportedly among dead as warplanes hammer ISIS-run jail in Syrian province of Deir Ezzor
Russia blasts U.S. "threat" over possible Syria chemical attack
"Preparations for a new cynical and unprecedented provocation are underway," Russian lawmaker says after vague warning from White House
W.H. issues ominous warning about Syria preparing for another chemical attack
Monday's statement from press secretary Sean Spicer says U.S. "has identified potential preparations" for possible attack by Assad regime
Inside Raqqa, ISIS militants' fast-shrinking terror capital
CBS News is with U.S.-backed forces in vicious battle to reclaim northern Syrian city at epicenter of the so-called Islamic State
World
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in continued weapons tests
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Transcript: Sen. John Barrasso on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
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Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
