May 24, 2013
ive people were killed and more than 50 wounded in overnight clashes in Tripoli between Lebanese gunmen backing rival factions in Syria's civil war. Read Article Five killed and dozens wounded in fierce Lebanon clashes
May 23, 2013
US secretary of state condemns Hizbollah role in war and tells Assad assistance for opposition will be stepped up if he fails to join new peace talks. Hugh Naylor reports from Amman Read Article Syria rebels in plea for weapons to hold Qusayr
May 22, 2013
Exchange adds to fears Syria's civil war could create further regional instability. Hugh Naylor reports from Jerusalem Read Article Israel warns Assad over Golan Heights exchange of fire
May 22, 2013
John Kerry, the US secretary of state, will today meet allies of the United States and members of the so-called "Friends of Syria" group in Jordan's capital to discuss Russian-American plans for a peace conference. Omar Karmi reports
Read Article Kerry ramps up diplomacy for Syria peace conference
May 21, 2013
Syria said its troops destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed into its territory, but Israel denies the report. Read Article Syria, Israel exchange fire over Golan Heights ceasefire line
May 21, 2013
More than 70 Hizbollah fighters have been wounded in fighting around the strategic, opposition-held town of Qusayr, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says. Read Article Dozens of Hizbollah members killed in Syria, activists say
May 21, 2013
The United States secretary of state is heading back to the region to press his case for Syrian peace talks. Read Article Kerry returns to Mideast to advance peace plans
May 20, 2013
The UN says that the number of Syrian refugees has reached 1.5 million and is set to swell to 3 million by the end of the year. Watch Video Video: Syrian refugees hit 1.5 million mark
May 20, 2013
Assad forces backed by Hizbollah claim to be close to victory in fight for strategic rebel-held town of Qusayr near the Lebanese border. Phil Sands reports Read Article Battle rages for key Syrian town near Lebanese border
May 20, 2013
Israeli prime minister says Israel is prepared to take action in the future and is 'preparing for every scenario' in the Syrian conflict. Read Article Netanyahu warns of more Israeli strikes on Syria
