Diplomats hope a lull in fighting might give succor to beleaguered peace talks aimed at ending the five-year civil war
As Syrian government forces backed by Russian airstrikes gain against rebels, Russia casts doubt on ceasefire deal
Cessation of all hostilities would start within one week, diplomats said from news conference in Munich
Government’s recapture of Rabiya in Latakia province paves way for advance to border with Turkey
Iran emerged from economic isolation as crippling sanctions are lifted in return for Tehran curbing nuclear ambitions
Diplomats are meeting this morning at the United Nations in hope of forming a plan to end the war in Syria
John Kerry visited Moscow to discuss US-Russian disputes on Ukraine, Syria; int'l talks on latter to proceed in New York
Moscow and Washington to discuss disagreements over support for Syrian rebel groups and Assad's role in future Syria
Israeli premier rejects John Kerry warning that collapse of Palestinian Authority would force Israel to govern West Bank
US Secretary of State John Kerry weighed in on his thoughts in the aftermath of the attacks in Paris
