War In Syria

• Chemical weapons watchdog demands answers from Syria after chlorine cylinders destroyed

  The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Syria's government had reported that two cylinders were destroyed by a June 8 airstrike on a Syrian military facility.

  World

  Aug 4, 2021
  
• 5 killed in attack on hospital in northwestern Syria

  The explosion killed at least five civilians, including a child and a woman, and injured medical staff, according to the Syrian Civil Defence volunteers.

  World

  Mar 21, 2021
  
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• Trudeau, King of Jordan to meet in Ottawa

  The Prime Minister's Office says the two will discuss the partnership between Canada and Jordan and efforts to promote diversity and counter violent extremism.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2019
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• As battle lines shift, aid groups in Syria struggle to reach those impacted

  The offensive has created a new refugee crisis in a region where some 1.6 million people already rely on humanitarian aid.

  World

  Oct 17, 2019
• Canada must uphold its laws and prosecute Canadian ISIS fighters

  Canada has both a moral and legal duty to seek justice and prosecute Canadians who fought for ISIS, says Kyle Matthews of Concordia University.

  Commentary

  Oct 20, 2018
• Trudeau supports U.S.-led military action after Syrian chemical attack

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his support of the joint military action by U.S., U.K. and France against Syria announced late Friday night.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2018
• Transcript: Donald Trump’s full statement on military action against Syria

  As Trump spoke, explosions were heard in the Syrian capital Damascus. Syrian state TV said the army’s air defenses shot down 13 missiles. Here's his full statement.

  World

  Apr 13, 2018
• U.S. and allies launch military strikes against Syrian chemical weapon targets

  Over 100 weapon strikes rained down on Syrian targets after the U.S., France and the U.K. launched a joint military option aimed at crippling the Syrian regime's chemical weapons capabilities.

  World

  Apr 13, 2018
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• G7 foreign ministers want to deliver united message to Russia on war in Syria

  Foreign ministers from the G7 are expected to call for a new international push to end the war in Syria

  World

  Apr 11, 2017
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• Trump administration considers military options in Syria after chemical attack 

  The Pentagon and the White House are discussing military options to respond to the attack, which Washington has blamed on the Syrian government.

  World

  Apr 6, 2017