US reconsidering whether to arm Syria rebels
After having rejected the idea previously, Obama's deputies were weighing the option…
Troops backed by militia battle rebels around Damascus
Fierce clashes broke out on the edges of the Syrian capital on…
Syrian refugee numbers top 1.4 million
The total number of Syrians registered as refugees was 1,401,435, the UNHCR…
Israel PM says could block weapons to Syrian rebels
Israeli prime minister said if advanced arms fell into the hands of…
President flees as Central African rebels seize capital
Fighters from the Seleka rebel coalition took control of the presidential palace…
Central African rebels push into capital
After collapse of two month old peace deal, rebels enter the Central…
Syria rebels stage surprise assault in Homs
The new battle for Baba Amr began as jihadist fighters in the…
55 die as Damascus rocked by fighting, shelling: NGO
At least 19 civilians, 28 rebels and eight soldiers have been killed…
Obama offers $155m in aid to Syria refugees
Obama, unveiling a grant, which will take US humanitarian help to Syrians…