Russia blocks a Western-led effort at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday (April 12) to condemn last week’s deadly gas attack in Syria. Pascale Davies reports.
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Tag Archives: Syrian Civil War
U.S. fires missiles at Assad air base
Syrian TV shows the aftermath of U.S. air strikes that hit an airbase near the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun.
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Trump travel ban sparks panic abroad, lawsuits at home
U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily barring visitors from seven predominantly Muslim countries and banning Syrian refugees indefinitely will likely land his administration in court. Zachary Goelman reports. Continue reading
Journalist describes shooting of Russian ambassador
A journalist describes the moment when a gunman in an Ankara art gallery shot dead the Russian ambassador to Turkey.
TIMELINE-The battle for Aleppo
Syrian government forces control the major Syrian city of Aleppo for the first time since losing parts of the city in 2012. Continue reading
Syrian army in Aleppo says “battle is at its end”
Destruction in Sheikh Saeed area of Aleppo, as Syrian Army general says the battle for Aleppo is at its end.
File of Palmyra – as IS militants re-enter the ancient city
File of the recent history of the ancient city of Palmyra, home to Islamic State until Syrian government forces retook the ruined area in March.
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Drone video of destruction of Aleppo’s Old City
Syrian army releases video of the destruction in the Old City of Aleppo filmed by drone.
End game in Aleppo
The Syrian army’s advance in Aleppo slowed Thursday but a victory was still firmly in sight after President Assad vowed that retaking the city would change the course of the war. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Continue reading
Deadline in Aleppo
Assad, allies aim to seize all Aleppo before Trump takes power: official. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Continue reading