Thousands of refugees living near Arsal were sent back to Syria under a deal aimed at quelling border violence.

A confluence of interests between Egypt, the UAE and Hamas are paving the way for the exiled strongman’s return.

US claims Aleppo air raid targeted al-Qaeda, but rights groups and researchers say civilians were hit in mosque.

On sixth war anniversary, Syria headed towards ‘perverted version’ of what has been happening in Iraq or Afghanistan.

With a parallel track of talks and an amended agenda, the diplomatic process to end Syria’s war is transforming.

Warring sides agree to more negotiations as week of unsteady talks, threatened by a crumbling ceasefire, comes to close.

Government delegation accuses opposition of holding talks ‘hostage’ as they disagree over discussion on ‘terrorism’.

Main opposition group hopes support from Moscow in negotiations will put pressure on Damascus.

UNHRC member states told Israel moving towards ‘apartheid solution’ and cautioned against moving embassies to Jerusalem.

Officials and rebels spar over attacks targeting government positions as UN envoy suspects ‘spoilers’ behind violence.