Now playing Next Syria Syrian rebels claim a victory over ISIL in Aleppo as Assad allies prepare to fight for the province Syrian rebels claim to have freed the village of Tal Jabin in Aleppo province, overcoming ISIL fighters according to social media video. The 14/10/2015
Now playing Next Syria Syrian army plans ground battle for Aleppo with Russian air support The Syrian Army along with Iranian and Hezbollah allies are to launch a ground offensive against insurgents in the Aleppo area, according to 14/10/2015
Now playing Next World Turkey must set its own policy to face the Syrian crisis -HDP leader Ahead of Turkey's general elections scheduled on November 1, euronews spoke to Selahattin Demirtas, co-leader of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP). 09/10/2015
Now playing Next Syria Moscow says violation of Turkish air space a "mistake" Air strikes by Russian fighter jets over Syria have sparked a row with with Turkey. Ankara summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest over the violation 05/10/2015
Now playing Next Syria Russian air strike hits terrorist training camp in Syria, say defence officials Russia says it’s struck ten more ISIL targets in Syria, after vowing to step up its aerial bombardment A terrorist training camp and a suicide belt 04/10/2015
Now playing Next USA Iranian troops set to go to Syria - reports In the US the White House has said it cannot confirm reports hundreds of Iranian troops have arrived in Syria. It’s claimed the soldiers are set to 01/10/2015
Now playing Next France France asks court to seek Assad crimes against humanity trial French prosecutors will be hoping pictures do not lie as they open their case for crimes against humanity allegedly committed by Syrian President 30/09/2015
Now playing Next Russia US is ready to work with Russia and Iran on Syria but says Assad can't stay in power President Barack Obama says that the United States is willing to work with Russia and Iran to try to end the Syrian conflict. Speaking at the 28/09/2015
Now playing Next Syria Syrian government forces use Russian jets against ISIL - monitor Syrian government forces have used “recently” arrived Russian warplanes to bombard ISIL militants in northern Syria, according to a group monitoring 24/09/2015
Now playing Next Syria Assad is Moscow's pawn in regional power stakes Europe’s struggle to use soft power in coping with Syrian refugees appears to be playing into Russia’s hands as it torques up the hard power. As 23/09/2015
Now playing Next Syria Unease grows over Russian presence in Syria Satellite images have been released purporting to show the build up of Russian aircraft at a military airfield in Syria. According to the 22/09/2015
Now playing Next Syria Senator John McCain brands US military programme to train Syrian rebels an "abject failure" A US military programme which began in May to train Syrian rebels to combat Islamist militants in the country has been heavily criticised and on 16/09/2015
Now playing Next Syria Assad blames Europe's refugee crisis on West's support for 'terrorists' Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has spoken out for the first time about Europe’s refugee crisis. In an interview with Russian media, he blamed 16/09/2015
Now playing Next USA White House calls Moscow support for Assad "counterproductive" Russian support for Syria’s President Bashar al Assad has been criticised by the White House. It says Moscow’s pledge of military -technical 16/09/2015
Now playing Next Russia Russia gives Assad firepower, spurring US strategy adjustment Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly reiterated his commitment to helping President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, along with a claim 15/09/2015
Now playing Next Syria Austria says fight against ISIL needs Syria's Assad There are growing calls among Western leaders to negotiate with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to solve the war causing thousands to flee to Europe. 08/09/2015
Now playing Next Syria Syria's Assad may share power with 'healthy' opposition - Putin Russia – Syria’s closest ally along with Iran during the four-and-a-half year war – is now raising the possibility of President al-Assad sharing 04/09/2015
Now playing Next Syria Syrian regime accused of bombing civilians in Damascus suburb Distressing images posted on social media are said to show aftermath of Syria regime bombing of a Damascus suburb. 31/08/2015
Now playing Next Syria Syria's Assad backs alliance to fight 'terrorism' Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said he is open to the idea of an alliance against Islamist extremists ISIL.. His comments came in an interview 26/08/2015
Now playing Next Syria UN backs latest Syria peace initiative but the killing goes on Outrage at the apparent indiscriminate bombing by all sides in the Syrian conflict has been condemned by the UN which is backing another peace initiative to end the conflict. 18/08/2015