Bashar al-Assad

Turkish PM Says Downed Drone Was Russian-Made

Moscow denies the claim.
By Reuters

Russian Air Assault Hits Rebels, Helps Assad Regain Lost Ground

"The Russians are using scorched earth policy," said one insurgent leader.
By Peter Graff, Reuters

U.S. Pulls Plug On Syria Rebel Training Effort

By Phil Stewart and Kate Holton, Reuters

Obama Administration Disowns Pentagon’s $500 Million Program To Train Syrian Rebels

By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt, The New York Times

Syrian Government Forces Launch Wide-Ranging Offensive

By ALBERT AJI and SARAH EL DEEB, AP

Donald Trump: Middle East Would Be Better Off With Saddam, Gaddafi

"It's not even a contest."
By 

Russia: Air Strikes Hit 10 ISIS Targets In Syria

The Russian defense ministry says it hit a terrorist training camp and a suicide belt factory.
By Polina Devitt, Reuters

Obama Accuses Russia Of Strengthening ISIS

He called Putin's strategy in Syria "a recipe for disaster."
By 

Putin Is Rewriting History. There Would Be No ISIS Without Assad.

A lesson on relations between the Islamic State and the Syrian president.
By 

NATO Concerned Russian Airstrikes In Syria Devastated Rebel-Held Areas

NATO says Russia made 'no real effort' to go after ISIS.
By Robin Emmott, Reuters