Agreement Reached On Syria Cease-Fire
The nationwide cease-fire is to begin at midnight local time. Russia and Turkey will act as guarantors. The agreement does not include areas under the control of ISIS.
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In A Syrian Suburb Cleared Of Rebels, A Gradual Return To Everyday Life
In some areas of Syria, local truces have averted deadly military takeovers. But in a suburb north of Damascus, rebel fighters say their departure resulted more from coercion than negotiation.
Emptied East Aleppo Now Regime-Controlled, But Syria's Civil War Rages On
Evacuations of civilians and rebel fighters from east Aleppo finished on Thursday night, and forces supporting President Bashar Assad seized the enclave. But the rebels' surrender doesn't mean peace.
In East Aleppo, Final Evacuations Continue As Regime Prepares To Enter Enclave
Remaining rebels and civilians in east Aleppo wait in freezing weather for transportation out of the city; a few hundred people refuse to leave. Pro-regime forces might enter as soon as this evening.
After Diplomat's Killing, Russia Doubles Down On Ties With Turkey
Talks in Moscow between Russia, Turkey and Iran on Syria's future went ahead despite the assassination in Ankara of Russia's top diplomat. Moscow laid blame for the killing farther afield.
Turkey, Russia Launch Joint Probe Of Russian Ambassador's Assassination
Turkey identified the gunman as Mevlut Mert Altintas, a 22-year-old riot police officer who shouted, "Don't forget Aleppo!" Seven people were arrested Tuesday, and one was later released.
Evacuations Resume In East Aleppo, As Well As 2 Rebel-Besieged Villages
Multiple cease-fires have failed and evacuation efforts halted in the dwindling rebel-held enclave in Aleppo, partly over disputes about two regime-friendly villages. Now buses are moving again.
Evacuation Buses Arrive In East Aleppo — But Departure Is Put On Hold
Evacuations had been set to resume Sunday as the U.N. Security Council prepares to vote on a resolution that calls for sending international monitors to the besieged city.
Evacuation Of Aleppo Underway As Second Cease-Fire Takes Hold
Syrian state TV said thousands of fighters and civilians await evacuation from rebel-held eastern Aleppo. Some ambulances came under brief fire, but now buses of evacuees are leaving the city.
VIDEO: 'We Want To Live Like Everyone Else,' Say Orphans From Aleppo
Children trapped in the Syrian city that's under siege have a message for the world.