Syria chlorine gas attacks renew calls for no-fly zone
Sickened by footage of doctors trying to help child victims of a gas attack, US lawmakers renewed calls for a US-led no fly zone over Syria.
Second round of Syrian opposition talks to be held in Astana
The second round of consultations of Syrian opposition groups will be held in Kazakhstan's Astana in mid-September.
Obama urges greater effort to halt foreign fighters entering Syria
Thousands of foreign jihadists are still flooding into Syria to fight, US President Barack Obama warned, as he urged greater efforts to halt the flow.
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister speaks about Syrian talks in Astana
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister has spoken about the Syrian talks held last week in Astana. The talks ended with signing of a joint declaration.
Syrian opposition proposes holding second round of consultations in Astana
Syrian opposition groups would like to have another round of consultations in Astana.
Syrian opposition groups sign joint document as Syrian talks end in Astana
Syrian opposition groups have signed a joint document after Syrian talks in Astana.
Syrian talks kick off in Kazakhstan's Astana
Syrian talks have kicked off in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.
Obama says Syrian war not likely to end before he leaves office
US President Barack Obama said that the war in Syria would not likely end before he leaves office in early 2017 and reaffirmed his belief that there is no "military solution" to the conflict.
Kazakhstan’s Astana to host Syrian crisis talks in May's end
Kazakhstan’s capital Astana will host talks on the Syrian crisis on May 25-27.
EU's Mogherini sees 'major role' for Iran in Syria talks
Iran can play a major role in persuading Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to cooperate in peace talks, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said.
UN peacekeepers must protect cultural sites: UNESCO chief
UN culture chief Irina Bokova urged the Security Council to task peacekeepers with protecting cultural sites and to help prosecute those who destroy historical treasures.
Kazakhstan ready to consider providing platform for Syrian talks: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has confirmed that Syrian opposition representatives appealed asking Nursultan Nazarbayev to provide a platform for dialogue on the Syrian conflict. According to the Ministry, Kazakhstan's involvement is quite possible.
Syrian opposition proposes holding consultations in Astana to resolve crisis
Syrian opposition wants to invite Kazakhstan to serve as mediator in resolving the conflict in their country.
UN Security Council demands aid access to Yarmuk camp in Syria
The UN Security Council demanded access for life-saving humanitarian aid to reach refugees trapped in Syria's Yarmuk camp.
Obama to Netanyahu: Iran deal is 'significant progress'
US President Barack Obama told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that a framework nuclear deal between Iran and world powers represented "significant progress."
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in Baghdad for talks
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Baghdad on Monday for talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other top officials.
White House showed 'reprehensible animosity' to Netanyahu: Boehner
The Obama administration has displayed "reprehensible animosity" towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In Syria, race to save antiquities from looting, damage
Workers at Syria's National Museum of Damascus carefully wrap statues and place them in boxes to be transported to a safe place.
Ban Ki-moon condemns 'heinous' Syria Kurdish new year attacks
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned "heinous" attacks that killed and injured dozens at Kurdish new year celebrations in northeastern Syria.
Obama says US to 're-assess' options after Netanyahu win
President Barack Obama warned Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington will "re-assess" its policies after the prime minister's election win.