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May 2, 2016

Moscow admits Russian military experts on the ground in Syria

Russia's Foreign Ministry disclosed early Wednesday that Russian military experts are assisting forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in that country's long-running civil war.

May 2, 2016

Military official: Early tests show traces of mustard gas agent in ISIS attack

Concerns flared Friday that the Islamic State has its hands on chemical weapons, after a senior military official confirmed preliminary tests show traces of sulfur mustard on mortars fired by ISIS militants.

May 2, 2016

Surge of Syrian refugees into US stirs security concerns

Syria's civil war has brought the country's largest number of refugees and asylum-seekers to the United States in a decade. But with the influx comes mounting concerns over whether the Obama administration can properly vet them.

May 2, 2016

Assad chemical weapons claims pose ‘reputational problem’ for US

Nearly two years after a US-Russia deal with Syria, the Assad regime is facing new chemical weapons allegations. But the Obama administration no longer appears to be drawing 'red lines.'

May 2, 2016

US accuses Syria of new chemical weapons use

Three U.S. diplomats stepped up pressure against the Syrian government on Friday by accusing it of continuing to use chemical arms against its opponents in the country's four-year civil war.

May 2, 2016

Syria training program could involve 1,000-plus US troops

The program to train moderate Syrian rebels could involve as many as 1,000 U.S. trainers and support personnel, the Pentagon said Friday.

May 2, 2016

Kerry holds Syria talks in Geneva amid rising bloodshed

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said "several proposals" aimed at finding a way to restore at least a partial truce in Syria are being discussed, amid continuing attacks in the city of Aleppo.

May 2, 2016

Syrian Kurds worry about their role post-ISIS fight

Will US alliance remain?

May 1, 2016

Kerry urges Assad regime to quit bombing contested Aleppo

Secretary of State John Kerry urged Syrian government forces Saturday to stop bombarding the city of Aleppo as it moves in to retake it.

April 29, 2016

Syrian government reportedly restarts Aleppo strikes; 15 dead in mosque attack

Syrian rebels shelled a mosque in a government-held area of war-torn Aleppo Friday, killing at least 15 people and wounding 30, state media reported, as government forces reportedly launched new airstrikes after a morning lull.