Syria rebels to leave Aleppo under evacuation deal
The evacuations which were expected to begin at 0300 GMT, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor, had yet to commence more than half an hour after the time had passed.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Syria rebels lose all northeast Aleppo
Syria's rebels lost all the northern neighbourhoods of their stronghold in east Aleppo on Monday, as the army made significant advances in its offensive to recapture the entire city.
Mon Nov 28 2016
Syria rebels renew Aleppo attack before Russia ceasefire
State media said at least 12 people had been killed in rebel rocket and gunfire on western neighbourhoods, after an assault that began with a double car bomb attack.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Syria rebels backed by Turkey tanks 'seize' IS-held town
The air and ground offensive made rapid progress towards Jarabulus with rebel fighters already proclaiming victory by the late afternoon just 14 hours after it started.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Assad offers amnesty to Syria rebels who surrender
The reprieve also includes any rebel who frees a hostage, according to the decree text.
Thu Jul 28 2016
Film shows Syria rebels beheading boy: monitor
The video on social media shows the boy laying in the back of a truck when a fighter begins to cut off his head with a small knife.
Wed Jul 20 2016
Syria rebels, activists denounce IS attack on Paris
Forty-nine armed factions in Syria, including the powerful Jaish al-Islam rebel groups, condemned "in the strongest terms" IS's coordinated assault in Paris.
Sun Nov 15 2015
IS beheads 8 Syria rebels who surrendered
IS militants beheaded eight Syrian rebels who had surrendered in a town on the border with Iraq last week.
Tue Nov 04 2014
Syria rebels launch surprise dawn assault in Homs
Syria insurgents launched a surprise dawn raid Sunday to retake a key district of the central city of Homs, as Islamists set up a religious council to administer rebel-held areas of the oil-rich east.
Sun Mar 10 2013
Syria rebels launch new assault on key Homs district
Syrian rebels on Sunday launched a surprise attack on Baba Amr, a former rebel stronghold in the central city of Homs.
Sun Mar 10 2013
Syria: Rebels seize airbase at Al-Jarrah
Rebels killed, injured and imprisoned dozens of troops as they managed to seize a military airport at Al-Jarrah in Aleppo province.
Tue Feb 12 2013
Syria rebels kill intelligence officer, clashes rage: NGO
Syrian insurgents ambushed and killed a military intelligence officer near Damascus while the army pounded several rebel bastions in and around the capital, a watchdog reported on Tuesday
Tue Dec 25 2012
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024