Syrian regime army backed by Russian warplanes launched an assault north of Aleppo on Thursday, threatening to block a vital rebel route into the city in fighting that has cast new clouds over Geneva peace talks. Syria's recent upsurge in fighting, particularly around the...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian regime troops exchanged fire with rebels in the contested northern city of Aleppo on Thursday in a renewed bout of fighting that could further mar peace talks underway in Geneva. Government warplanes, helicopter gunships and artillery were bombarding rebel-held parts of...

President Barack Obama said on Wednesday the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State in Syria and Iraq had put the militant group on the defensive, shrinking its territory and striking key leaders. "We have momentum and we intend to keep that momentum," Obama told reporters...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- At least 6 civilians killed and 10 wounded on Monday in Syrian regime air strikes on the embattled northern countryside of Homs, local activists said. The aerial bombing targeted towns of Talbiseh, Tier Maala, al-Quneitra, Aidon and al-Hola. In the past 24 hours, Regime...