U.S. invites Iran to international talks on Syria's future

Invitation marks shift in U.S. strategy as they seek end to four-plus years of violence; Iran has yet to reply

• Oct 27, 2015

Russian confirms death of 1st troop inside Syria

Ministry of Defense says young "contractor" serving at airbase took his own life, but family doesn't believe the account

• Oct 27, 2015

Fleeing teachers latest blow to Syrian refugee kids

As thousands more people pour into packed camps in Iraq, many teachers with the money to escape are heading for Europe

• Oct 26, 2015

Assad allegedly open to elections, but only if he wins

Russia, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Turkey are discussing new ideas for a political transition in Syria to end the nearly five-year war

• Oct 25, 2015

U.S., Russia discuss organizing Syria political process

Two nations remain deeply divided on future of Bashar Assad; Russian foreign minister says Moscow ready to support Free Syrian Army in fight against ISIS

• Oct 24, 2015

Family flees Syria for third time

Two million Syrians have found refuge in foreign countries and are hoping for a U.S. strike against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al Assad

• Aug 28, 2013
• 01:58

Obama faces questions on Syria while in Sweden

President Barack Obama was asked if he needed to strike Syria to preserve his credibility because he set a red line against the use of chemical weapons

• Sep 4, 2013
• 01:50

Senate committee votes to strike Syria, but there's opposition in House

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed a resolution to allow the president to authorize a military strike on Syria, sending the measure to the full Senate

• Sep 4, 2013
• 03:42

Congressmen get an earful from constituents on Syria

28 percent of Americans are in favor of a Syria strike, while 48 percent are opposed. Rep. Steve Southerland (R-Fla.), who's expecting a competitive race in 2014, has faced tough questions from constituents on the issue

• Sep 4, 2013
• 01:54

Number of extremist rebels difficult to determine

According to the Assad regime, all opposition fighters have links to al Qaeda. While their real number may not be large, they can be extremely effective, because they're better trained and equipped

• Sep 5, 2013
• 02:04

Constituents' calls and emails pressure lawmakers on Syria

It's difficult for members of Congress to find a way to vote for something their constituents universally oppose

• Sep 5, 2013
• 01:03

Syrian rebels battling Assad and growing number of extremists

The Free Syrian Army, a moderate group of fighters the United States supports, says it has not received "a single bullet" from America, and that while extremists are a minority, they remain powerful on the ground

• Sep 5, 2013
• 02:49

Assad: A U.S. strike against Syria will "support al Qaeda"

Syrian President Bashar Assad tells Charlie Rose he is disappointed in President Obama, and likens Obama's foreign policy to Bush era policy

• Sep 9, 2013
• 03:51

Assad on retaliation: "Expect everything" if U.S. strikes Syria

Charlie Rose asked Syria's President Bashar Assad what kind of retaliation American interests might face, if the U.S. decides to launch strikes

• Sep 9, 2013
• 01:57

Kerry tells Lavrov Syria talks can't be used as stalling tactic

Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Geneva for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov over a proposed diplomatic solution to the Syrian regime's alleged chemical weapons use

• Sep 12, 2013
• 02:04

U.S. and Russia reach a deal on Syria's chemical weapons

U.S. and Russia agree that Assad must declare and destroy all chemical weapons by mid-2014

• Sep 14, 2013
• 02:24

Syrian opposition group rejects U.S.-Russia agreement

Syria's main opposition rejects chemical weapons agreement; questions over plan's chances of success in an active war zone

• Sep 14, 2013
• 02:15

Kerry and Russian counterpart huddling on Syria

It is unclear there will be any breakthroughs regarding the civil war there

• Oct 23, 2015

Assad shows up to thank Putin for the save

In 1st known departure from country since war began in 2011, Syrian dictator lauds Putin for help fighting "terrorists," and shows who is really now in control

• Oct 21, 2015

U.S., Russia sign memorandum of understanding on Syria

Terms attempting to avoid conflict in Syrian airspace comes days after closest approach between Russian and American aircraft

• Oct 20, 2015

U.S. confirms another key "Khorasan" leader killed

Coalition airstrike hit Sanafi al-Nasr, a top-ranking al Qaeda jihadist who American officials link to alleged sub-group plotting against U.S.

• Oct 19, 2015

Syrian activists say Russians targeted funeral mourners

Assad troops yet again accused of dropping barrel bombs on villages, as new intense air assault kills civilians in ISIS-free territories

• Oct 18, 2015

Iran sends fighters to Syria, using cover from Russia's air campaign

Arrival of hundreds of Iranian troops highlights the far-reaching goals of Russia's military involvement in Syria

• Oct 15, 2015

U.S., Russian jets had another close pass in Syria, Pentagon says

Ahead of planned talks to better regulate the skies over the Syrian conflict, another Russian jet passed within "visual range" of an American plane

• Oct 13, 2015

Russian embassy in Syria shelled

Explosions hit Damascus compound as pro-government supporters gathered for rally outside; al Qaeda condemns Moscow's new "Crusader campaign"

• Oct 13, 2015

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