Iraqi forces aim to secure Mosul bridge, link up to east bank
Hundreds of civilians continue to flee fighting as troops advance, but some have been taken as human shields.
Syrian Oscar nominee says can't get to ceremony because of passport problem
The White Helmets run a rescue service in rebel-held parts of Syria, which have been heavily bombarded by the government and Russia's air force.
Bombings, air strikes in Syria rattle Geneva peace talks
UN peace envoy says militant attack in Syria on Saturday is a deliberate attempt to wreck peace talks in Geneva
Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul as civilians flee
About 1,000 civilians left southwestern parts of Mosul on Saturday - the largest exodus since fighting began a week ago
Attack on Syrian security forces in Homs kills dozens, prompts airstrikes
The suicide bombing killed dozens and prompted airstrikes against the last rebel-held enclave in the western city
Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul as civilians flee
About 1,000 civilians left southwestern parts of Mosul on Saturday - the largest exodus since fighting began a week ago
No sign of thaw in Syrian talks as UN envoy offers working paper
There appeared little prospect the sides would meet directly soon
Islamic State car bomb kills more than 50 in northwest Syria
"There were a lot of families there gathered"
Iraqi forces punch into western Mosul, launch air strikes in Syria
The ICRC said the most dangerous phase of the battle was about to begin for the 750,000 civilians believed to be trapped inside Mosul
Memories of Balkans war compel many to help new wave of refugees
"We went through this 25 years ago. (The migrants) were walking on the same streets that we were"