World Jul 15 Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of sectarian violence kills dozens By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press
World Apr 08 Syrian government: Rebels to give up last Ghouta suburb Syrian rebels agreed to give up their last foothold in the eastern suburbs of Damascus hours after an alleged gas attack killed at least 40 people. By Zeina Karam, Philip Issa, Associated Press
World Apr 04 Dozens dead after suspected gas attack in rebel-held Syrian town A humanitarian group said a suspected chemical attack in rebel-held Idlib province in northern Syria on Tuesday killed at least 58 people, including 11 children. By Larisa Epatko
World Sep 19 U.S. says it’s willing to extend Syria truce despite violations The United States said it is prepared to extend the window for Syria's fractured week-old cease-fire despite numerous violations and the Syrian military's announcement that the truce is over. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Mar 24 Since January, the Islamic State has recruited 400 children Children are used as spies and guards near these IS posts to gather information. By Anna Sillers
Apr 12 Syrian village reportedly hit by poison gas attack By Kayla Ruble There are reports that a gas attack hit a village in the central province of Hama on Friday, with both the Syrian government and rebel forces blaming each other for the incident. Continue reading