Syria

I considered him [Syrian president] certainly not a good person, but I had a shot to take him out, says US president

Wants to see Russian investments in key areas of the economy

Vast majority of missing persons picked up by Syrian regime, followed by ISIS/Daesh

Opposition co-chair says he hopes next round of talks will continue in Geneva in September or early October

Opposition co-chair says Syrian regime talked on sovereignty but tried to say they were not talking about constitution

Local TV channel shows footage of a large fire after the explosion

If there is one certainty about life, it is that it too will pass

Authorities in government-held areas have confirmed 999 cases including 48 deaths

We will do what is necessary in order to defend ourselves

This particular poll is another mishap on the long list of tragedies in Syria