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The Idlib region of some three million people is supposed to be protected by a September buffer zone deal, but the jihadist-run enclave has come under mounting bombardment by the government and its ally Russia since late April. (Photo: File/ AFP)

Regime strikes kill 8 civilians in Syria: monitor

Since late April, more than 460 civilians have been killed in government or Russian bombardment, according to the...

23 Jun 2019 7:58 AM GMT

The bombardment destroyed shops and ripped apart bodies, according to an AFP photographer, who found human remains more than a hundred metres away from the site of the strike. (Photo: AFP)

28 including 17 civilians killed in regime attacks in Syria

The latest violence comes after UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday on Russia and Turkey to 'stabilise the...

20 Jun 2019 4:53 AM GMT

There has been a spurt in grenade attacks by militants in Kashmir in recent times. (Representational image: PTI)

Grenade attack in J-K's Bandipora, six civilians injured

The injured were taken to SMHS hospital where their condition is stated to be stable

26 Oct 2021 7:47 AM GMT

There was exchange of fire for some time and the encounter ended with the killing of the lone militant, Army said. (Photo: Representational Image)

J&K: Militants attack police trying to control stone pelters

This fresh provocation comes as an audition to the recent spree of attacks on Kulgam cops by militants.

29 March 2017 3:50 PM GMT

Smoke rises from the site of an encounter between militants and the security forces at Chadoora in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

3 civilians killed in firing, J&K erupts

Militant killed in encounter; tensions rise as separatists call for Valley shutdown today.

28 March 2017 7:32 PM GMT

(Photo: PTI/Representational)

J&K: 3 civilians die, 60 security personnel hurt in clash

The protestors pelted stones on the law enforcing personnel allegedly in a vain bid to help the holed up militant...

28 March 2017 2:13 PM GMT

Waheed Khan, a local official, says an artillery shell hit the bus in the Neelum Valley on Wednesday, killing nine people. (Photo: Representational Image)

12 citizens, 3 soldiers killed in Indian shelling in PoK: Pakistan

Pakistan said seven Indian soldiers were also killed in retaliatory fire but there was no confirmation from India.

23 Nov 2016 10:48 AM GMT

The government has been urging civilians to leave for months, and has accused the rebels of holding residents hostage for use as human shields. (Photo: AP)

80,000 fled Aleppo since army operation began

The army has made swift progress in its operation to recapture east Aleppo and now controls three-quarters of the...

7 Dec 2016 10:55 AM GMT

The city became the epicentre of Syrias civil war when the rebels captured the eastern districts, starting with Hanano, in the summer of 2012. (Photo: AP)

Where am I? What happened?' Syrians return to see ravaged homes

They were among a few hundred residents who fled last month and were able to return after government forces drove out...

5 Dec 2016 3:26 PM GMT