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The fighting to retake towns has been raging since April. A total of 126 personnel from government-backed forces and 102 rebels have lost their lives in the three towns since the latest offensive was launched three days ago, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Syria: Aleppo mortar shelling claims 12 lives

The strike comes a day after seven people were killed in air strikes by the Syrian government on the northwest province...

17 Jun 2019 3:36 AM GMT

In the copper market, Ahmad Zuhdi Ghazoul used his hammer to gently tap an embossed decoration into a copper piece. (Photo: AP)

Restoration of Syria's ancient capital of Aleppo

Centuries-old bazaar in Syria's Aleppo making slow recovery.

6 Aug 2019 5:54 AM GMT

The shelter does more than provide twice-daily meals: It also serves as an animal clinic with its in-house vet. (Photo: VideoGrab/AFP)

In war-torn Syria, 'cat man' starts rare animal clinic

Some stay under observation at his clinic for weeks, but not all get the treatment they need.

5 Jun 2018 9:43 AM GMT

Bana Alabed, 7, lives in with her mother, Fatemah, and her brothers. (Photo: Twitter)

7-yr-old Bana Alabed appeals to Trump to save Aleppo children

In her letter Bana al-Abed, who was evacuated from the besieged city to Turkey in December, appealed to Trump to help...

25 Jan 2017 7:31 AM GMT

Syrian regime forces flash the victory sign in the former rebel-held Sukkari district in the northern city of Aleppo. Photo: AFP)

Syrian government decides Aleppo renovation plan: State media

The cabinet approved an emergency plan by the Education Ministry to repair 50 schools in the eastern sector over six...

8 Jan 2017 3:46 AM GMT

Ambulances are seen near the scene of the attack in Istanbul, on New Years Day. (Photo: AP)

As Mideast simmers, future bleak for Turkey

Syria's largest city was recently wrested from rebel control by forces allied to the govt of Bashar al-Assad.

5 Jan 2017 1:01 AM GMT

The evacuation of eastern Aleppo stalled Friday after an eruption of gunfire, as the Syrian government and rebels threw accusations at each other, raising fears that a peaceful surrender of the opposition enclave could fall apart with thousands of people believed to be still inside. (Photo: AP)

Aleppo: Families return to the city seeking to resume their lives

Thousands of people who were displaced by the war in Aleppo return to the city to see if they resume their livelihoods.

4 Jan 2017 2:43 PM GMT

Damaged buildings in old Aleppos Jdeideh neighbourhood after an intense bombing campaign. (Photo: AFP)

Mosul, Aleppo, Ankara... Future is bleak

Russia and Iran now seem like the dominant regional powers, but will this survive the presidential transition in...

26 Dec 2016 8:46 PM GMT

360 degree: Check this out

Merkel seeking fourth term, France elections, Aleppo's condition and Sasikala elevation are some of the events to look...

1 Jan 2017 2:01 AM GMT

Car enthusiast Mohammed Mohiedin Anis (Photo: AFP)

Aleppo car lover aims to revive his 'wounded' classics

Car enthusiast Mohammed Mohiedin Anis' 30-car collection has now been reduced to 20 through vehicles destroyed or stolen...

12 March 2017 4:02 AM GMT

Syrian girl Bana Alabed

Have you ever had no food, no water for 24 hours: Syrian girl asks...

A day before her new video, Bana had responded to Trump's tweet on the travel ban asking him if she was a terrorist.

2 Feb 2017 10:31 AM GMT

Mevlut Mert Altintas has been identified as the shooter. (Photo: AP)

Witness to an assassination: Photographer captures Turkey attack

After moments of confusion, the photographer moved for cover behind walls but continued taking photographs.

20 Dec 2016 10:44 AM GMT