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Gunfire from Syria hits Golan Heights

20 May 2013, 20:41 PM

Middle East | The Israeli military says sporadic gunfire from Syria has hit the Golan Heights. Read more

Syrian troops move on rebel-held town

19 May 2013, 22:25 PM

Middle East | The Syrian army has launched an offensive to retake the western town of Qusayr, a government official says. Read more

Russia's missiles will embolden Syria: US

Russia's missiles will embolden Syria: US

18 May 2013, 9:32 AM

Middle East | Russia's shipment of anti-ship missiles to Syria will 'embolden' the Syrian government and fuel the country's civil war, the US military's top officer said.
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Syria projectiles hit Golan Heights: Israeli army

15 May 2013, 19:41 PM

Middle East | Two projectiles fired from Syria hit the Israeli-occupied Mount Hermon morning but did not cause damage or injuries, an Israeli army spokeswoman said.
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Damascus denies Turkey bomb attack

Damascus denies Turkey bomb attack

13 May 2013, 6:05 AM

Middle East | A Syrian minister has denied responsibility for deadly twin car bomb attacks that have left Turkey reeling. Read more

US troops arrive in Turkey to man Patriot missiles

US troops arrive in Turkey to man Patriot missiles

05 January 2013, 11:21 AM

Middle East | US troops have begun arriving in Turkey to man Patriot missile batteries against threats from neighbouring Syria.
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Heartache for Syrian Australians over conflict

Heartache for Syrian Australians over conflict

22 December 2012, 18:00 PM

Australia | The conflict in Syria has caused strong divisions during 2012 within the Syrian Australian community, Kerri Worthington reports.
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SBS Insight forum shows Syrian Australian divisions

SBS Insight forum shows Syrian Australian divisions

31 October 2012, 13:26 PM

Australia | A forum hosted by SBS TV's Insight program looking at the uprising in Syria has exposed the divide amongst Syrian Australians over the conflict. Read more

US backs call for Syrian ceasefire

US backs call for Syrian ceasefire

20 October 2012, 10:11 AM

Middle East | The United States has backed a call by the United Nations, the Arab League and their special envoy to Syria for a ceasefire by both sides in the conflict over this month's Eid al-Adha holiday. Read more

Syrian no-fly zone undecided

Syrian no-fly zone undecided

18 October 2012, 7:52 AM

Middle East | The United States is still mulling ways to stop the fighting in Syria, including a no-fly zone, as the Syrian regime is "ratcheting up the brutality of their tactics," a US official said
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Syrian oppn: Brahimi brings 'new ideas'

Syrian oppn: Brahimi brings 'new ideas'

15 September 2012, 11:17 AM

Middle East | International envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has met Syrian opposition figures who said he was bringing 'new ideas' to peace efforts, as blasts rocked Damascus. Read more

Syria: Concern over UK terror links

Syria: Concern over UK terror links

08 August 2012, 12:42 PM

Middle East | The recent escape of two British journalists has sparked new revelations of British Muslims joining extremist groups in Syria. Read more

Syrian Australians disturbed by civil war

Syrian Australians disturbed by civil war

27 July 2012, 19:45 PM

SPECIAL REPORT: Syrian Australians say Syria is caught in a geo-political struggle, and have concerns about any government that may take over in a near future. Read more

Aleppo could be Syria turning point

Aleppo could be Syria turning point

27 July 2012, 16:43 PM

Middle East | The battle for Syria's second city, Aleppo, is a crucial fight that could determine the direction of the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, observers say. Read more

Clashes in Aleppo, fighing in Damascus camp: NGO

Clashes in Aleppo, fighing in Damascus camp: NGO

26 July 2012, 20:34 PM

Middle East | Battles rage in Syria's largest city Aleppo, a monitoring group said, as activists reported clashes in the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus. Read more

EU steps up Syria sanctions

EU steps up Syria sanctions

23 July 2012, 20:07 PM

Middle East | The EU beefed up sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad's regime and agreed to tighten an arms embargo by inspecting vessels and planes suspected of carrying arms, diplomats said.
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Rebels 'believe Assad may be ousted in a month'

Rebels 'believe Assad may be ousted in a month'

22 July 2012, 16:32 PM

Middle East | SBS Dateline Reporter Yaara Bou Melhem has just left Syria and is now on the Turkish border.  She says the rebels believe President Bashar al Assad could be forced out within a month. Read more

Syrian security chief dies

20 July 2012, 19:48 PM

Middle East | General Hisham Ikhtiyar, the head of Syrian national security wounded in a Damascus bomb blast that killed three senior officials, has reportedly died in hospital. Read more

Assad 'ready for civilised exit': Russian envoy

Assad 'ready for civilised exit': Russian envoy

20 July 2012, 19:01 PM

Asia-Pacific | Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is ready to give up power but only in a 'civilised manner', Russia's envoy to Paris Alexander Orlov told Radio France International (RFI) in an interview. Read more

Syria in turmoil after bombing, whereabouts of Assad unclear

20 July 2012, 5:00 AM

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