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Syrian air defenses pose formidable challenge

In 2007, Syria's aging Soviet-supplied air defense system received a shock when Israeli jets bombed a suspected nuclear reactor site along the Euphrates River in northeastern Syria.

New accusations on chemical weapons in Syria underscores Obama's line that we...

"And what we now have is evidence that chemical weapons have been used inside of Syria, but we don't know how they were used, when they were used, who used them," he said.

Syria regime claims rebel chemical attack kills 25

Rebels in northern Syria deny the government claim and blamed regime forces for Tuesday's missile attack on Khan al-Assad village in northern Aleppo province.

Syrian rebel chief: Fighters `will not give up'

"Also on Friday, at least eight Syrians were killed and 29 were injured when the bus they were traveling in from Syria overturned in the mountains in central Lebanon, officials said.

Civil war gives Syrian minorities no clear option

The Kurds, Syria's largest ethnic minority, have tried to use the security vacuum to increase their independence, often clashing with rebels who seek to "liberate" their areas.

Low on ammo, rebels drive in northern Syria slows

The city is strategic because it sits astride a major supply route linking the capital, Damascus, with Idlib city and, further to the north, Syria's largest city and commercial hub, Aleppo.

Syrian rebel chief: Fighters desperate for weapons

Croatia's president said Friday his country will withdraw about 100 peacekeeping troops from the Syria-Israel border after reports that Syrian rebels have been armed with Croatian weapons.

12th-century mosque is scene of Syrian fighting

The rebels have made strategic gains in northern Syria in recent weeks, including the capture of a hydroelectric dam and some military bases.

Syrian rebel put his dreams on hold in civil war

He was fresh out of school in March 2011, when Syria's uprising began and erased his career plans of treating animals and someday becoming a professor.

Syrians clash around 12th century Aleppo mosque

The rebels have made a number of strategic gains in northern Syria in recent weeks, including the capture of a hydroelectric dam and some military bases.

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GENEVA: UN: Drop in Syrians reaching Jordan, unclear why

On Wednesday, an international group known as the Friends of Syria is due to meet in Amman.

WASHINGTON: Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan

For the Syria negotiations to succeed, the Obama administration is banking on Russia's help.

MOSCOW: UN chief hopes for Syria conference in early June

UN chief hopes for Syria conference in early June

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Top Syrian Official Due in Moscow for Talks

Top Syrian Official Due in Moscow for Talks

Syrian opposition urges rebels to join key battle

Syrian opposition urges rebels to join key battle

Syria Opposition Urges Rebels to Join Qusayr Battle

Syria Opposition Urges Rebels to Join Qusayr Battle

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Syrian Opposition Urges Rebels to Join Key Battle

Syrian Opposition Urges Rebels to Join Key Battle

Kerry: US, Allies, Ready to Step up Aid Rebels

Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and its Arab and European allies will step...

Syria rebels call for reinforcements as war spreads abroad

Rebel forces from other parts of Syria appear to have taken the call for support seriously.