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September 25, 2016

At least 23 killed in Aleppo as UN meets over Syria

At least 23 civilians were killed in renewed government airstrikes on the contested city of Aleppo, Syrian activists said ...

September 25, 2016

Jordanian writer gunned down outside courthouse

A prominent and outspoken Jordanian writer on Sunday was shot dead in front of the courthouse where he had been on trial for ...

September 24, 2016

The Latest: Government forces gain ground near Aleppo

The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 1:15 p.m. Syrian opposition activists say Syrian government forces ...

September 24, 2016

Syrian troops advance in Aleppo amid war's heaviest bombing

Syrian troops captured a rebel-held area on the edge of Aleppo on Saturday, tightening their siege on opposition-held ...

September 23, 2016

Russia FM: Cease-fire agreement must be preserved

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday laid the blame for a "bleeding Middle East and North Africa" on the U.S.

September 23, 2016

US General: 10 percent of Afghanistan under Taliban control

The Taliban have control over 10 percent of Afghanistan's population and the insurgent group is battling with the Afghan ...

September 23, 2016

The Latest: Congo FM insists elections will take place

The latest on the high-level U.N. General Assembly meetings (all times local): 9:30 p.m. Congo's foreign minister insists ...

September 23, 2016

911 transcript: Club gunman said US must stop Syria strikes

The gunman responsible for the worst mass shooting in U.S. history told a police negotiator during a standoff at a Florida ...

September 23, 2016

The Latest: Syrian official promises Aleppo ground offensive

The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 2:30 p.m. A Syrian military official says airstrikes and shelling in ...

September 23, 2016

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. CHARLOTTE MOSTLY ...

September 23, 2016

Bombing campaign in Syria kills dozens, demolishes buildings

Syria's military threatened a ground offensive in Aleppo and pounded the city's rebel-held neighborhoods with airstrikes on ...

September 22, 2016

AP FACT CHECK: Syria's Assad on Aleppo, siege and airstrikes

During an interview with The Associated Press, Syrian President Bashar Assad made several denials, insisting that the city ...

September 22, 2016

Rouhani: Halt on flights over Syria would help radicals

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday joined in opposing a call by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to halt all ...

September 22, 2016

Excerpts from AP interview with Syrian president Assad

The Associated Press sat down with Syrian President Bashar Assad at a palace in downtown Damascus. Here are some excerpts ...

September 22, 2016

The Latest: Pakistan says India can't wish away Kashmir rift

The latest on the high-level U.N. General Assembly meetings (all times local): 11 p.m. Pakistan's foreign ministry has ...

September 22, 2016

Full transcript of AP interview with Syrian President Assad

The Associated Press sat down with Syrian President Bashar Assad at a palace in downtown Damascus. Here's a full transcript ...

September 21, 2016

The Latest: US official: Syria convoy hit by Russian plane

The Latest on Syria's conflict (all times local): 11 p.m. A senior U.S. official says that Washington has determined with a ...

September 21, 2016

Airstrike hits medics in Syria as UN moves to resume aid

An airstrike in northern Syria killed four medics responding to an earlier bombing raid, a relief group said Wednesday, as ...

September 20, 2016

US imposes sanctions against Syrian-based radical group

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Syrian-based radical group formerly affiliated with al-Qaida, the State Department said ...