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Fatal air attacks on Idlib province seen by Russia as ‘nest of terrorism’
Government deploys troops as Russia prepares for unprecedented military drill
Regulation of illicit industry for medicinal use seen as a solution to trade deficit
Unrest over joblessness and electricity shortages underlines country’s fragility
Government flag flies in main square of city that sparked revolt for first time in years
Launch of interceptor Patriot missile sets off rocket alerts across occupied territory
Regime’s anti-rebel push has moved fighting closer to Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
Poor conditions and encouragement from Beirut sends people back across the border
Thousands flee as government troops try to oust opposition
Muqtada al-Sadr’s statement comes after a fire at warehouse storing ballots
Minister claims workers are trying to prevent Syrians from returning home
Syria attacks did not take ‘adequate account’ of civilians, Amnesty International claims
Sunni leader pledges to form unity government quickly as fear of regional strife mounts
Joint operation by Iraqi forces and US-backed Syrian rebels deals blow to jihadi group
Gains by Iran-backed Shia group a blow to PM al-Hariri and Saudi backers
UN fears province will be next big battleground as Assad forces close in
US has accused Russia and Syria of tampering with site of alleged chemical attack
Forced retreat of reconnaissance detail delays arrival of chemical investigators
State media says inspectors have reached the site of alleged attack
Syrian government forces resume bombing campaign in aftermath of western strikes
International watchdog held back from site of alleged chemical attack, says UK team
Damage may not be enough to prevent Assad from further attacks, say opposition groups
Putin warns against further western action in call to Iranian president
Opposition groups say strikes were too little too late
Conversation between leaders comes as US allies prepare response to alleged gas attack
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