British PM urges Putin to change course in Syria
British Prime Minister David Cameron urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "change direction" in Syria and recognise that its President Bashar al-Assad must be replaced.
Syria detains dissident who criticised Russian strikes
The Syrian authorities on Sunday briefly detained a prominent opposition figure days after he criticised Russian air strikes in Syria.
Erdogan urges Putin to change mind over Syria bombing
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday urged Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to reconsider Moscow's bombing campaign in Syria.
Chechen strongman calls on Kremlin to send local troops to Syria
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov called on the Kremlin to let a contingent from his region fight the Islamic State in Syria, where Russia launched air strikes earlier this week.
Syrian crisis can only be solved through peaceful means: Kazakh Minister Idrissov
The Syrian crisis can only be solved through peaceful ways, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yerlan Idrissov said at the General Policy Debates at the UN headquarters in New York.
Russian air strikes in Syria to last three to four months: Russian lawmaker
Russian air strikes in Syria will last for three to four months and will intensify, a senior Russian lawmaker said as President Vladimir Putin was due in Paris for talks.
Turkish PM at UN calls for refugee 'safe zone' in Syria
Turkey's prime minister used his UN General Assembly speech to press demands for a "safe zone" to be created in Syria to protect civilians fleeing barrel bombs and the Islamic State group.
Western fears that air strikes don't target IS 'unfounded': Russia
Russia rejected accusations that Moscow had bombed moderate rebel factions fighting President Bashar al-Assad instead of Islamic State fighters and had hit civilians.
Kerry: US not against Russian strikes, but Assad must go
The United States does not oppose Russian air strikes in Syria if they target the Islamic State group, but Bashar al-Assad must step down.
Obama says Assad must go, revs up coalition against IS
US President Barack Obama said that Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad must go if the Islamic State group is to be defeated.
NATO chief worried about Russian military build-up in Syria
NATO General Philip Breedlove expressed concern Monday about the strength of Russia's military build-up in northwestern Syria and the apparent creation of a defensive "bubble" in the Mediterranean.
France cautiously backs Putin call for Syria coalition
France gave cautious backing at the United Nations to a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin for a "broad coalition" to fight the Islamic State group in Syria.
Britain's Cameron calls for talks on Syria transition
British Prime Minister David Cameron called for discussions on how to bring about political transition in Syria as he prepares to meet world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.
Rouhani says ready to discuss 'plan of action' for Syria
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in an interview that he is ready to discuss a "plan of action" for Syria's post-war future after the Islamic State group is defeated.
Russia seeks firm foothold in strategic Syria
Russia has shocked the West by boosting its military presence in Syria as President Vladimir Putin seeks to not just defeat Islamic State radicals but also to gain a firm foothold in the strategic Middle Eastern country.
Kazakhstan ready to accept refugees from Middle East
Kazakhstan is ready to accept refugees from Middle Eastern countries.
US, Russia could 'find areas of cooperation' on Syria: Pentagon chief
The United States and Russia could find ways to cooperate on the crisis in Syria, Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said, as Moscow continues a military build-up in the war-torn nation.
Syrian transition could include Assad: Turkey's Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a fierce critic of Bashar al-Assad, suggested for the first time that the Syrian president could have a role to play in a future political transition.
Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed on a plan to avoid "misunderstandings" in Syria.