Syria Cease-Fire Plan Reached, U.S. And Russia Announce
The agreement, announced by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, will be put into place beginning at sundown on Monday.
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Syrian Regime Accused Of Using Chlorine Gas Against Civilians
Syria's government once again faces accusations of using chemical weapons against civilians. Activists and doctors say chlorine bombs were dropped in an airstrike on a rebel-held area of Aleppo.
Reaction To U.N. Envoy's Video Shows Difficulties Of Syria Peace Talks
The U.N.-sponsored talks begin today in Geneva, five years into Syria's civil war. A message from the U.N. envoy for Syria hasn't necessarily helped matters.
In Jordan, A Family And A Country Feel The Loss Of A Pilot
Jordan is a staunch U.S. ally in the war against ISIS. The country paid a price when a pilot was captured in Syria. NPR's Alice Fordham met his parents at the time, and saw them again recently.
For A Syrian Activist, Optimism Is Increasingly Hard To Find
Activist Aram al-Doumani has opposed the Syrian government since the uprising began in 2011. Despite talks aimed at a cease-fire this month, he's skeptical that there will be a breakthrough.
Scores Killed In Syrian Airstrikes On Rebel Neighborhood In Damascus
More than 80 people were killed and at least 200 wounded in four airstrikes on a crowded marketplace, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Documenting Death Inside Syria's Secret Prisons
A Syrian forensic photographer, who goes by Caesar, took thousands of photos of those who have died in Syria's prisons. His photos will be on display in the halls of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday.
Virtual Games Try To Generate Real Empathy For Faraway Conflict
A corner of the video game industry is covering the news through immersive experiences. One game transports players into the middle of the Syrian civil war.