British PM urges Putin to change course in SyriaBritish 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.
Turkish PM at UN calls for refugee 'safe zone' in SyriaTurkey'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.
NATO chief worried about Russian military build-up in SyriaNATO 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.
29 September 2015
France cautiously backs Putin call for Syria coalitionFrance 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.
29 September 2015
Britain's Cameron calls for talks on Syria transitionBritish 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.
28 September 2015
Rouhani says ready to discuss 'plan of action' for SyriaIranian 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.
28 September 2015
Russia seeks firm foothold in strategic SyriaRussia 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.
Syrian transition could include Assad: Turkey's ErdoganTurkish 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.