Russia, China veto U.N. move to refer Syria to war crimes tribunal

More than 60 countries sign on to support the resolution in a dramatic move to demand a path to justice in the war

• May 22, 2014

At secret location, team collects evidence of Syrian war crimes

The work is very dangerous, but investigators document atrocities so the cases can one day be brought before an international tribunal

• May 20, 2014

Former Syrian soccer star becomes rebel icon

Abdelbaset Sarout began leading peaceful protests when not playing soccer, but ended up taking up arms as Syria's civil war worsened

• May 19, 2014

Syria air defense chief among dead as war's toll mounts

Monitoring group says more than 160,000 dead as Syrian gov't confirms death of high-ranking general -- a possible boost for rebel morale

• May 19, 2014

John Kerry: Syrian president election a "farce"

Top U.S. diplomat won't comment specifically on weapons any country may or may not be providing to the rebels fighting Assad's forces

• May 15, 2014

Dozens killed by blast near Syria's border with Turkey

Kids, women among dead after explosion tears through garage used as stopping point for people crossing border

• May 15, 2014

Syria war brings grim new milestone

Nearly a quarter of the people living in Lebanon are now refugees fleeing the civil war next door

• Apr 3, 2014

Assad visits displaced Syrians on Damascus frontline

In rare appearance outside security bubble, president visits shelter in battle-scarred suburb, vows to "fight terrorism and terrorists"

• Mar 12, 2014

Syria peace talks in Geneva end in failure

No indication as to when Assad regime, opposition will even meet again, and nothing exchanged but acrimony

• Feb 14, 2014

U.N. halts evacuations from embattled Syrian city

Day after cease-fire extended to get hundreds trapped in rebel-held city out, regime’s detention of men thwarts plan

• Feb 14, 2014

Syria regime, opposition face-to-face, and miles apart

Warring sides meet again, but opposition says if no real progress this week, they're done negotiating

• Feb 11, 2014

2nd round of Syria peace talks get off to rocky start

So far, no indication as to when 2 sides will even meet again face-to-face, as they trade barbs indirectly over continuing bloodshed

• Feb 10, 2014

Assad regime to join 2nd round of Geneva peace talks

Top Syrian diplomat says gov’t will sit face-to-face again with opposition to discuss plan for transitional administration

• Feb 7, 2014

Syria regime noncommittal on next round of peace talks

Bashar Assad adviser says Damascus still evaluating last round held in Geneva, which yielded little, and may not return next week

• Feb 6, 2014

Intel chief: chemical weapons deal strengthened Assad

James Clapper says deal made with West for Syria to destroy chemical stockpile has boosted Assad’s position

• Feb 5, 2014

Russia: Syria to remove all chemical weapons by March 1

After U.S. aims harsh rebuke for missed deadline at Assad regime, Russians say Damascus will complete removal of toxic agents this month

• Feb 4, 2014

U.S. blasts Syria for delay in removing chemical weapons

American officials believe just 4% of toxic agents meant to be out by Dec. 31 now removed, suggesting Assad regime “bargaining” on deal after the fact

• Jan 30, 2014

U.N. gets aid to starving refugees in Damascus camp

After scores of Palestinians die of hunger in rebel-occupied Yarmouk camp blockaded by Assad, U.N. stresses much more help needed

• Jan 30, 2014

"Positive step" in Syria talks? More of a shuffle

3rd day in a row of face-to-face talks between Assad regime, opposition ends with claim of progress, but warring sides remain miles apart on key points

• Jan 29, 2014

Syria peace talks on hold as sides refuse to back down

Veteran U.N. negotiator's 2nd attempt to get Assad regime, opposition to discuss plan for a transitional gov't ends on a bitter note

• Jan 28, 2014

Syrian regime, opposition fail to find common ground

Few had hoped for progress in Geneva meeting meant to see warring sides discuss transitional gov't for 1st time, and for good reason

• Jan 27, 2014

U.N.: Syria government, opposition to meet in "same room"

Announcement comes after three days of discussions between two sides that have not come face to face for talks in 3 years of fighting

• Jan 24, 2014

Iran leader calls for “free and fair elections in Syria”

As withdrawal of Iran’s invite to Syria talks in Switzerland hangs over summit, President Rouhani insists he’s “ready to engage” neighbors

• Jan 23, 2014

Winter storm slams Syrian refugees

Thousands crammed into damp, muddy tents struggle to keep warm as unusually harsh winter blast hits over-crowded camps

• Dec 13, 2013

Syria denies claims of new chemical weapons attack

Bashar Assad's government dismisses rebel claims of "poison gas" attack north of Damascus as "completely untrue"

• Dec 6, 2013

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