There are Turkish-backed rebels and Sunni Muslim jihadists in the north, Kurds ruling over much of Syria’s east, and ...

The Middle Eastern country had been ruled by outside powers and dictators for centuries before its revolution was realized.

A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.

Bel Trew spent days travelling across Syria – from Aleppo in the north, to the capital Damascus and Deraa in the south – ...

But it also fragmented Syria's territory, with several armed factions now jostling for control, and international players anxious to preserve their regional interests amid the chaos. Here's a map ...

For more than a decade, Syria’s multi-front civil war had raged, leaving the country divided and scarred. And for most of that time, the fighting showed little sign of stopping. Then ...

The toppling of Bashar Assad has raised tentative hopes that Syrians might live peacefully and as equals after a half century ...

the two bases play an important role in Russia's ability to operate as a global power. The Kremlin has said it will hold discussions with Syria's new administration on the future of both sites.

The stunning fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria thrusts several rebel groups and foreign powers into the spotlight as they vie for control and influence. There are Turkish-backed rebels ...

In just two weeks, Syrian rebels have swept from their enclave ... the two bases play an important role in Russia's ability to operate as a global power.

Map: Where is Syria and how are its neighbours involved ... the two bases play an important role in Russia's ability to operate as a global power. The Kremlin has said it will hold discussions ...