More than 1000 people have been killed in 13 days of airstrikes on the northern Syrian city of Aleppo and nearby towns by Bashar Assad’s forces, a Syrian Revolution General Commission said Thursday. Most victims are civilians, including scores of women and children,...

The Government has been accused of adopting a “no room at the inn” policy after rejecting a United Nations appeal to allow refugees fleeing the crisis in Syria to live in Britain. Ministers have decided not to join 16 nations, including the United States, France and Germany,...

The brother of a British doctor who died while being held in custody in Syria  has paid a moving tribute to him at a funeral prayer service, describing him as "our star". Dr Abbas Khan was on the verge of being released when his family were told of his death. The Syrian regime...

Three years ago, Syria’s hospitals were the envy of the Middle East. The average life expectancy was 75, higher than in many parts of the UK. Nine out of every 10 medicines provided by the country’s extensive network of public and private clinics were made by the country’s own...