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Islamic State militants attack government positions in the city of Deir Ezzor, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

30 dead in Islamic State attack in eastern Syria: monitor

At least 12 regime fighters and 20 IS militants were among the dead in the IS attack on government positions.

14 Jan 2017 6:54 PM IST

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 4:25 PM IST

Rebel defences collapsed on Monday, leading to a broad army advance across more than half of the remaining insurgent pocket in Aleppo. (Photo: AP)

Syrian army takes over Aleppo areas quit by rebels: military source

Recapturing the entire rebel pocket of Aleppo will constitute the biggest battlefield victory for President Assad and...

13 Dec 2016 3:08 PM IST