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| Feb.10 |
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Israel warns Iran after launching major raids in Syria |
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| Dec.11 |
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Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops in visit to Syrian base. Northern Syria
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| May.15 |
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Syria's Saydnaya prison crematorium hid killings, says US. Damascus
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| Apr.12 |
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UN draft resolution on Syria attack: Vote fails with Russia veto. UN Security Council
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| Feb.6 |
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Thousands hanged at Saydnaya prison, Amnesty says
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| Jan.27 |
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Trump suspends US refugee program and bans Syrians 
Washington: President Trump has banned the entry of Syrian refugees into the US until further notice, as part of new measures | |
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| Dec.19 |
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Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara
Map of Modern Arts Centre Ankara Turkey Mevlut Mert Aydintas, 22, a Turkish policeman has shot dead Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in Aleppo | |
| Dec.14 |
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Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on'
A deal to evacuate the last rebel-held part of eastern Aleppo is back on, opposition fighters say, a day after a previous agreement fell thr...
| Sep.19 |
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Syria conflict: US 'outraged' over aid convoy attack
Washington: The US government has expressed 'outrage' over an attack on an aid convoy near the Syrian city of Aleppo that, a war monitor says, left 12 dead
| Sep.9 |
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Syrian conflict: US and Russia agree peace moves
Geneva: Russia and the US have announced an agreement on Syria starting with a 'cessation of hostilities' from sunset on Monday
| Feb.22 |
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Syria conflict: US-Russia brokered truce 'to start at weekend' |
| Feb.11 |
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World powers agree Syria ceasefire, says John Kerry |
| Feb.8 |
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Syria 'exterminating detainees' - UN report |
| Feb.4 |
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Syria civil war: Donors pledge billions in vital aid |
| Feb.3 |
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Sides trade blame over talks' suspension |
| Jan.30 |
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Key Syrian opposition group arrive for Geneva talks |
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| Dec.18 |
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US welcomes 'milestone' as UN endorses Syria peace plan |
| Oct.27 |
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Syria conflict: Iran to be invited to key talks, US says |
| Oct.21 |
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US attacks Moscow welcome for Assad |
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| Dec.25 |
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Pope's message: Iraq and Syria suffered too long |
| Jun.4 |
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Syria's Bashar al-Assad re-elected |
| Feb.10 |
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New round of Syria peace talks begins in Geneva |
| Jan.22 |
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Syria defiant at conference; Kerry rules out al-Assad
Switzerland: 'This is a Syrian conflict, and it will remain as such,' Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem told the peace conference
| Jan.20 |
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Syria accused of systematic torture |
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UN withdraws Iran invitation to Geneva talks |
| Jan.19 |
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UN invites Iran to Syria peace talks
| Jan.18 |
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Syria opposition to attend peace talks
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| Dec.2 |
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UN implicates Assad in war crimes |
| Oct.31 |
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Syria met first weapons deadline: OPCW
| Sep.27 |
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UN adopts Syria chemical resolution 
UN Security Council: The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a binding resolution on ridding Syria of chemical weapons. The 15-member body backed the draft document agreed earlier by Russia and the US. The deal breaks a two-a... | |
| Sep.21 |
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Syria hands in chemical weapons data |
| Sep.20 |
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Syria submits 'initial disclosure' of chemical weapons program |
| Sep.15 |
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Syrian official declares 'victory,' thanks Russia |
| Sep.14 |
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US and Russia reach agreement in Syria weapons talks
Geneva: Secretary of State Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov have reached an agreement on a framework for securing Syria's chemical weapons
| Sep.12 |
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Tense talks in bid for Syria deal |
| Sep.10 |
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Obama: Military ready for attacking Syria if diplomacy fails |
| Sep.8 |
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Syria chemical arms: 'Global red line' crossed - Kerry |
| Sep.6 |
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Russia and US 'no closer' on Syria at G20. St. Petersburg
| Sep.1 |
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US 'has evidence of Syrian sarin use'. Washington
| Aug.31 |
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Obama to seek Congress vote on Syria |
| Aug.30 |
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Syria attack killed 1,429 - Kerry |
| Aug.29 |
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UK MPs vote against Syria action
London: British MPs have voted to reject possible military action against the Assad regime in Syria to deter the use of chemical weapons
| Aug.28 |
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Obama 'sure Syria behind attack'. Washington
| Jun.22 |
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Syria rebels to get 'urgent support'. Qatar
| Jun.17 |
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Obama and Putin push Syria G8 summit. Northern Ireland
| Jun.13 |
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White House: Syria crosses 'red line'
Washington: Syria used sarin gas, against rebels, a move that is prompting the U.S. to increase the 'scale and scope' of its support for the opposition
| May.27 |
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EU ends arms embargo against Syrian rebels Brussels: European Union foreign ministers have agreed not to renew the union's arms embargo on the Syrian opposition
| Jan.6 |
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Assad denounces 'puppet' opponents |
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| Dec.11 |
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Obama recognises Syria opposition. Washington
| Nov.11 |
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Syrian cleric to lead opposition |
| Oct.24 |
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UN: Syria offers holiday cease-fire
| Sep.4 |
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Refugees flee Syria in record numbers |
| Aug.20 |
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Obama warns Syria on chemical arms. Washington
| Aug.6 |
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Syria's prime minister leaves regime
| Jul.18 |
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Top Syrian officials killed Defense Minister Dawood Rajiha; Deputy Defense Minister, al-Assad's security adviser and assistant vice president, and Interior Minister were...
| Jul.11 |
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Top Syria diplomat abandons Assad |
| Jun.21 |
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Syrian pilot flees to Jordan seeking asylum |
| Jun.12 |
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Syria in civil war - UN official |
| Jun.1 |
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Putin stands firm on Syria crisis |
| Apr.21 |
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UN votes to boost Syria mission |
| Apr.14 |
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UN passes plan for Syria monitors. UN Security Council
| Mar.10 |
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Assad issues 'terrorism' vow to Annan |
| Mar.7 |
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Syria minister joins opposition |
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Syrian city 'devastated' - UN aid chief
| Feb.25 |
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Syria holds vote on constitution |
| Feb.23 |
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World powers seek Syria breakthrough. Tunisia
| Feb.22 |
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Two Western journalists killed in Syria
Marie Colvin, a American foreign correspondent for London's The Sunday Times, and war photographer Remi Ochlik, 28, were killed in shelling in...
| Feb.18 |
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2 killed as Syrians protest near palace |
| Feb.16 |
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UN assembly adopts Syria motion. UN Gen. Assembly
| Feb.4 |
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Security Council's Syria resolution fails
UN Security Council: As international anger grows over reports of mass carnage at the hands of the regime, a draft resolution condemning Syria failed to be adopted
| Jan.28 |
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Arab League suspends Syria mission
| Jan.11 |
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French journalist killed in Syria
| Jan.1 |
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Arab body urges Syria mission end |
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| Dec.27 |
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Security forces fire on protesters in Homs |
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Homs residents confront Arab League team |
| Dec.26 |
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Arab League observers arrive in Syria
Members of an Arab League delegation arrived to look into events on the ground and whether Syria is upholding a commitment to end a brutal c...
| Dec.12 |
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UN estimates 5,000 killed in Syria |
| Nov.28 |
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'Gross violations' of human rights in Syria |
| Nov.27 |
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Arab League imposed sanctions on Syria. Egypt
| Nov.12 |
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Arab League sanctions for Syria |
| Nov.3 |
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Tanks 'open fire' in Syrian city of Homs |
| Oct.24 |
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U.S. pulls ambassador from Syria |
| Oct.10 |
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At least 31 were killed during clashes |
| Oct.4 |
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UN resolution on Syria is vetoed. UN Security Council
| Sep.29 |
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Mob pelts US ambassador in Syria |
| Aug.18 |
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Obama says al-Assad must go |
| Aug.15 |
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Palestinians 'flee Syrian camp' |
| Aug.14 |
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21 dead after naval forces shell city |
| Aug.7 |
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Syrian tanks, bulldozers roll into Deir Ezzor |
| Jul.31 |
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Army, protesters clash, killing 71
Syrian tanks stormed the flashpoint city of Hama in one of several clashes nationwide that left at least 67 dead and more than 100 injured
| Jul.1 |
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Hundreds of thousands in protests |
| Jun.3 |
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Troops 'kill 34' at Syria protest |
| May.18 |
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U.S. sanctions target Syrian president |
| Apr.30 |
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Syrian troops storm Daraa mosque
The army has seized control of Omari mosque which had become a centre for anti-government protests in the southern Syrian city of Daraa
| Apr.25 |
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Syria launches bloody new crackdown |
| Apr.22 |
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75 Killed After Security Forces Open Fire
The security forces used live ammunition and tear gas on anti-government protesters who rallied across the country after Friday prayers
| Apr.18 |
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Syria protesters take over square |
| Apr.15 |
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Clashes at mass protest in Syria |
| Apr.8 |
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Forces fire on Syrian protesters |
| Mar.30 |
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Syria leaves state of emergency in place |
| Mar.23 |
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15 killed in Syria clashes
Escalating violence between security forces and anti-government protesters. The government fired the governor of the province
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| Jul.29 |
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Syria and Saudi leaders in Beirut |
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| Jul.12 |
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Syria, Lebanon to open embassies |
| Apr.24 |
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Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
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| Nov.25 |
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Syria to attend Mideast summit |
| Apr.4 |
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Pelosi pushes Syria on militant links |
| Mar.9 |
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Iraq hosts key security meeting |
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| Nov.23 |
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Funeral for minister turns into anti-Syrian |
| Nov.20 |
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Iraqi president plans talks with Iran, Syria |
| Feb.4 |
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Danish, Norwegian embassies ablaze 
Hundreds of Syrian demonstrators stormed the Danish Embassy in Damascus and set fire to the building in protest at the cartoons
Protesters scaled the Danish mission amid chants of 'God is great', before moving on to attack the Norwegian site. Denmark and Norway urged their citizens to leave and condemned Syria for failing international obligations. Palestinians protest in Gaza and the West Bank
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| Dec.30 |
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Ex-VP: Assad threatened Lebanese PM. Lebanon
| Dec.11 |
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New Hariri report 'blames Syria'
| Oct.31 |
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U.N. vote demands Syria cooperation |
| Oct.20 |
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U.N. probe links Syria to Hariri killing. Lebanon
| Feb.28 |
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Lebanon's pro-Syrian PM resigns |
| Feb.16 |
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Iran to aid Syria against threats |
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| Apr.14 |
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Pressure mounts on Syria |
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| Jun.10 |
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Bashar al-Assad succeeds late father Son to replace deceased longest-serving Mideast ruler who led country since 1971
before year 2000
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| Apr. 3, 1949 |
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Arab armistice with Israel The agreements ended the official hostilities of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War between Israel and neighboring Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria | |
| Mar. 4, 1193 |
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Sultan Saladin dies Damascus: The first Sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. Saladin led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders
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2016 |
| Sep.19 |
Syria conflict: US 'outraged' over aid convoy attack
Washington: The US government has expressed 'outrage' over an attack on an aid convoy near the Syrian city of Aleppo that, a war monitor says, left 12 dead
| Feb.4 |
Syria civil war: Donors pledge billions in vital aid |
2013 |
| Jun.22 |
Syria rebels to get 'urgent support'. Qatar
2005 |
| Feb.16 |
Iran to aid Syria against threats |
|
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2017 |
| Apr.12 |
UN draft resolution on Syria attack: Vote fails with Russia veto. UN Security Council
2014 |
| Jun.4 |
Syria's Bashar al-Assad re-elected |
2012 |
| Feb.25 |
Syria holds vote on constitution |
2005 |
| Oct.31 |
U.N. vote demands Syria cooperation |
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2005 |
| Feb.28 |
Lebanon's pro-Syrian PM resigns |
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2014 |
| Dec.25 |
Pope's message: Iraq and Syria suffered too long |
|
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2012 |
| Feb.22 |
Two Western journalists killed in Syria
Marie Colvin, a American foreign correspondent for London's The Sunday Times, and war photographer Remi Ochlik, 28, were killed in shelling in...
| Jan.11 |
French journalist killed in Syria
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2018 |
| Feb.10 |
Israel warns Iran after launching major raids in Syria |
2012 |
| Aug.20 |
Obama warns Syria on chemical arms. Washington
2005 |
| Dec.30 |
Ex-VP: Assad threatened Lebanese PM. Lebanon
2003 |
| Apr.14 |
Pressure mounts on Syria |
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2013 |
| Sep.6 |
Russia and US 'no closer' on Syria at G20. St. Petersburg
| Jun.17 |
Obama and Putin push Syria G8 summit. Northern Ireland
2007 |
| Nov.25 |
Syria to attend Mideast summit |
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2005 |
| Dec.11 |
New Hariri report 'blames Syria'
| Oct.20 |
U.N. probe links Syria to Hariri killing. Lebanon
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2017 |
| Jan.27 |
Trump suspends US refugee program and bans Syrians 
Washington: President Trump has banned the entry of Syrian refugees into the US until further notice, as part of new measures | |
2012 |
| Sep.4 |
Refugees flee Syria in record numbers |
| Jun.21 |
Syrian pilot flees to Jordan seeking asylum |
2011 |
| Aug.15 |
Palestinians 'flee Syrian camp' |
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2017 |
| Dec.11 |
Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops in visit to Syrian base. Northern Syria
2015 |
| Oct.21 |
US attacks Moscow welcome for Assad |
2012 |
| Mar.10 |
Assad issues 'terrorism' vow to Annan |
| Mar.7 |
Syrian city 'devastated' - UN aid chief
2010 |
| Jul.29 |
Syria and Saudi leaders in Beirut |
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2016 |
| Dec.14 |
Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on'
A deal to evacuate the last rebel-held part of eastern Aleppo is back on, opposition fighters say, a day after a previous agreement fell thr...
| Sep.9 |
Syrian conflict: US and Russia agree peace moves
Geneva: Russia and the US have announced an agreement on Syria starting with a 'cessation of hostilities' from sunset on Monday
| Feb.22 |
Syria conflict: US-Russia brokered truce 'to start at weekend' |
| Feb.11 |
World powers agree Syria ceasefire, says John Kerry |
2013 |
| Sep.14 |
US and Russia reach agreement in Syria weapons talks
Geneva: Secretary of State Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov have reached an agreement on a framework for securing Syria's chemical weapons
1949 |
| Apr. 3, 1949 |
Arab armistice with Israel The agreements ended the official hostilities of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War between Israel and neighboring Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria | |
|
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2017 |
| May.15 |
Syria's Saydnaya prison crematorium hid killings, says US. Damascus
| Feb.6 |
Thousands hanged at Saydnaya prison, Amnesty says
2016 |
| Feb.8 |
Syria 'exterminating detainees' - UN report |
2014 |
| Jan.20 |
Syria accused of systematic torture |
2013 |
| Dec.2 |
UN implicates Assad in war crimes |
2012 |
| Apr.21 |
UN votes to boost Syria mission |
| Apr.14 |
UN passes plan for Syria monitors. UN Security Council
| Feb.16 |
UN assembly adopts Syria motion. UN Gen. Assembly
| Feb.4 |
Security Council's Syria resolution fails
UN Security Council: As international anger grows over reports of mass carnage at the hands of the regime, a draft resolution condemning Syria failed to be adopted
| Jan.28 |
Arab League suspends Syria mission
| Jan.1 |
Arab body urges Syria mission end |
2011 |
| Dec.27 |
Homs residents confront Arab League team |
| Dec.26 |
Arab League observers arrive in Syria
Members of an Arab League delegation arrived to look into events on the ground and whether Syria is upholding a commitment to end a brutal c...
| Dec.12 |
UN estimates 5,000 killed in Syria |
| Nov.28 |
'Gross violations' of human rights in Syria |
| Oct.10 |
At least 31 were killed during clashes |
| Oct.4 |
UN resolution on Syria is vetoed. UN Security Council
| Aug.18 |
Obama says al-Assad must go |
| Aug.14 |
21 dead after naval forces shell city |
| Aug.7 |
Syrian tanks, bulldozers roll into Deir Ezzor |
| Mar.30 |
Syria leaves state of emergency in place |
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2016 |
| Dec.19 |
Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara
Map of Modern Arts Centre Ankara Turkey Mevlut Mert Aydintas, 22, a Turkish policeman has shot dead Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in Aleppo | |
2012 |
| Jul.11 |
Top Syria diplomat abandons Assad |
2011 |
| Oct.24 |
U.S. pulls ambassador from Syria |
2008 |
| Jul.12 |
Syria, Lebanon to open embassies |
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2013 |
| May.27 |
EU ends arms embargo against Syrian rebels Brussels: European Union foreign ministers have agreed not to renew the union's arms embargo on the Syrian opposition
2011 |
| Nov.27 |
Arab League imposed sanctions on Syria. Egypt
| Nov.12 |
Arab League sanctions for Syria |
| May.18 |
U.S. sanctions target Syrian president |
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2016 |
| Feb.3 |
Sides trade blame over talks' suspension |
| Jan.30 |
Key Syrian opposition group arrive for Geneva talks |
2015 |
| Dec.18 |
US welcomes 'milestone' as UN endorses Syria peace plan |
| Oct.27 |
Syria conflict: Iran to be invited to key talks, US says |
2014 |
| Feb.10 |
New round of Syria peace talks begins in Geneva |
| Jan.22 |
Syria defiant at conference; Kerry rules out al-Assad
Switzerland: 'This is a Syrian conflict, and it will remain as such,' Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem told the peace conference
| Jan.20 |
UN withdraws Iran invitation to Geneva talks |
| Jan.19 |
UN invites Iran to Syria peace talks
| Jan.18 |
Syria opposition to attend peace talks
2013 |
| Sep.12 |
Tense talks in bid for Syria deal |
2012 |
| Feb.23 |
World powers seek Syria breakthrough. Tunisia
2007 |
| Apr.4 |
Pelosi pushes Syria on militant links |
| Mar.9 |
Iraq hosts key security meeting |
2006 |
| Nov.20 |
Iraqi president plans talks with Iran, Syria |
|
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2013 |
| Jan.6 |
Assad denounces 'puppet' opponents |
2012 |
| Aug.6 |
Syria's prime minister leaves regime
| Jul.18 |
Top Syrian officials killed Defense Minister Dawood Rajiha; Deputy Defense Minister, al-Assad's security adviser and assistant vice president, and Interior Minister were...
| Mar.7 |
Syria minister joins opposition |
2000 |
| Jun.10 |
Bashar al-Assad succeeds late father Son to replace deceased longest-serving Mideast ruler who led country since 1971
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2012 |
| Feb.18 |
2 killed as Syrians protest near palace |
2011 |
| Dec.27 |
Security forces fire on protesters in Homs |
| Nov.3 |
Tanks 'open fire' in Syrian city of Homs |
| Sep.29 |
Mob pelts US ambassador in Syria |
| Jul.31 |
Army, protesters clash, killing 71
Syrian tanks stormed the flashpoint city of Hama in one of several clashes nationwide that left at least 67 dead and more than 100 injured
| Jul.1 |
Hundreds of thousands in protests |
| Jun.3 |
Troops 'kill 34' at Syria protest |
| Apr.25 |
Syria launches bloody new crackdown |
| Apr.22 |
75 Killed After Security Forces Open Fire
The security forces used live ammunition and tear gas on anti-government protesters who rallied across the country after Friday prayers
| Apr.18 |
Syria protesters take over square |
| Apr.15 |
Clashes at mass protest in Syria |
| Apr.8 |
Forces fire on Syrian protesters |
| Mar.23 |
15 killed in Syria clashes
Escalating violence between security forces and anti-government protesters. The government fired the governor of the province
2006 |
| Nov.23 |
Funeral for minister turns into anti-Syrian |
| Feb.4 |
Danish, Norwegian embassies ablaze 
Hundreds of Syrian demonstrators stormed the Danish Embassy in Damascus and set fire to the building in protest at the cartoons
Protesters scaled the Danish mission amid chants of 'God is great', before moving on to attack the Norwegian site. Denmark and Norway urged their citizens to leave and condemned Syria for failing international obligations. Palestinians protest in Gaza and the West Bank
|
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2011 |
| Apr.30 |
Syrian troops storm Daraa mosque
The army has seized control of Omari mosque which had become a centre for anti-government protests in the southern Syrian city of Daraa
|
|
2013 |
| Oct.31 |
Syria met first weapons deadline: OPCW
| Sep.27 |
UN adopts Syria chemical resolution 
UN Security Council: The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a binding resolution on ridding Syria of chemical weapons. The 15-member body backed the draft document agreed earlier by Russia and the US. The deal breaks a two-a... | |
| Sep.21 |
Syria hands in chemical weapons data |
| Sep.20 |
Syria submits 'initial disclosure' of chemical weapons program |
| Sep.15 |
Syrian official declares 'victory,' thanks Russia |
| Sep.8 |
Syria chemical arms: 'Global red line' crossed - Kerry |
| Sep.1 |
US 'has evidence of Syrian sarin use'. Washington
| Aug.30 |
Syria attack killed 1,429 - Kerry |
| Aug.28 |
Obama 'sure Syria behind attack'. Washington
| Jun.13 |
White House: Syria crosses 'red line'
Washington: Syria used sarin gas, against rebels, a move that is prompting the U.S. to increase the 'scale and scope' of its support for the opposition
2008 |
| Apr.24 |
Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
|
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1830 |
| Mar. 4, 1193 |
Sultan Saladin dies Damascus: The first Sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. Saladin led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders
|
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2013 |
| Aug.31 |
Obama to seek Congress vote on Syria |
| Aug.29 |
UK MPs vote against Syria action
London: British MPs have voted to reject possible military action against the Assad regime in Syria to deter the use of chemical weapons