Peace talks draw Syrian opposition, govt apart

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 03:07

The leader of Syria`s Western-backed opposition said on Thursday he will give his negotiating team the authority it needs in any talks with President Bashar Assad`s government.

Syrian opposition urges probe into torture charges

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:55

The Syrian opposition today called for an international inquiry into allegations of mass torture and killings of people detained by the regime.

Syria peace conference exposes deep rifts over Assad

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 22:26

Syria`s government and opposition, meeting for the first time, angrily spelled out their mutual hostility on Wednesday at a U.N. peace conference where world powers also offered sharply divergent views on forcing out Bashar al-Assad.

Syria hails Aleppo airport reopening as a victory over rebels

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 20:41

Syria hailed the reopening of Aleppo international airport on Wednesday after a year`s closure as a military victory over rebels, on the opening day of peace talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the civil war.

Syrian opposition to present transition timetable: Delegate

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 20:09

The Syrian opposition plans to present a three- to six-month timetable to set up a transitional governing body to prevent talks with President Bashar al-Assad`s government from dragging on for years, an opposition delegate said on Wednesday.

Syria`s Aleppo airport reopens after army victories

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:39

The airport in restive Aleppo in northern Syria resumed operations after the army recaptured its surrounding areas from rebel fighters.

War on Syria’s civilians unchecked: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 17:54

The Syrian government’s policy of waging war by killing civilians, and increasing abuses by rebel groups, elicited horror in 2013 but not enough pressure from world leaders to end atrocities and hold perpetrators to account, Human Rights Watch has said.

Pope urges Geneva peace talks to end Syrian conflict

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 16:25

Pope Francis urged participants at peace talks in Switzerland on Wednesday to urgently agree to end the civil war in Syria that has killed over 100,000 people.

Syria foes clash over Assad, atrocities at first meeting

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 14:54

Syria`s government and opposition, meeting for the first time at a UN peace conference, angrily spelled out their hostility on Wednesday as world powers also offered sharply divergent views on forcing out Bashar al-Assad.