Vienna talks best chance to save Syria from 'hell': Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that this week's international talks on the war in Syria will not find an immediate political solution but nevertheless represent the best hope available.
Germany not expecting breakthrough on Syria in Vienna
Germany's foreign minister said he did not expect international talks in Vienna to yield a breakthrough on ending the war in Syria.
Putin, Saudi King seek solution to Syria crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone talks with King Salman of Saudi Arabia focussed on seeking a solution to the Syria crisis, the Kremlin said.
'Eradicating terror' will produce political deal: Syria's Assad
Syria needs to eradicate "terrorism" to find a political solution to end the country's war, embattled President Bashar al-Assad told a visiting Russian delegation.
Obama names new envoy for troubled anti-IS campaign
President Barack Obama on Friday tapped veteran Iraq expert Brett McGurk to coordinate the troubled US campaign against the Islamic State group.
Putin accuses West of playing 'double game' with Syria terrorist groups
President Vladimir Putin accused the West of playing a "double game" with terrorist groups in Syria, where a US-led coalition is conducting a bombing campaign.
NATO warns Russian action in Syria risks "an incident"
NATO voiced concern that Russia's air attacks in Syria creates the risk of "an incident getting out of control," as Moscow and the US-led international coalition pursue different military objectives in the country.
Britain to unveil new counter-extremism measures
British Prime Minister David Cameron will launch a new strategy aimed at countering jihadist ideology and stopping young Britons travelling to Syria.
Kazakhstan's experts comment on Russian air strikes in Syria
Kazakhstan’s experts have commented on the air strikes made by Russian forces on Wednesday targeting the militants of the so-called Islamic State.
Russian intervention won't save Syria's Assad: France's Hollande
Russia's military intervention in Syria will not save President Bashar al-Assad, French President Francois Hollande said Friday after an EU summit called for a political transition to a new leader.
Russia will not conduct ground operation in Syria: Putin
President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would not deploy ground troops to Syria, where it has been conducting air strikes against what it says are Islamic State target.
US is immigrant nation, should welcome refugees
US Secretary of State John Kerry rebuked those opposed to welcoming Syrian refugees, insisting that immigrants built and defined America as a nation.
Pope deplores 'escalation of violence' in MidEast, urges action
Pope Francis deplored the "escalation of violence affecting innocent civilians" in the Middle East, from Syria to Iraq, Jerusalem and the West Bank, and urged the international community to act.
Canada PM denies delaying Syrians resettlement
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper rejected a report accusing his office of holding up the resettlement of Syrian refugees, less than two weeks before legislative elections.
Pentagon chief warns of Russia casualties in Syria
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter predicted Russia would soon begin suffering casualties in Syria, as Moscow dramatically ramps up its military campaign in the devastated nation.
NATO head sees 'troubling escalation' of Russian activity in Syria
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said there had been a "troubling escalation" in Russian military activity in Syria, after Moscow dramatically expanded its air campaign.
Turkey PM says 'only two' Russia strikes aimed at IS
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said only two Russian air strikes in Syria had targeted Islamic State jihadists and warned that Ankara would not make any concessions about the security of its borders
Turkey urges EU action on Syria to end migrant crisis
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the EU consider a no-fly zone and safe haven area in Syria during talks to address Europe's spiralling migrant crisis.
Syrian opposition sign joint document in Kazakhstan's Astana
The second round of Syrian talks that kicked off in Kazakhstan's capital Astana on October 2 has ended with a joint declaration.
Pentagon chief arrives in Europe amid Syrian, Afghan crises
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Madrid, beginning a European tour amid alarm over Russian bombardments in Syria and the refugee crisis sparked by the conflict.