Syria war: Assad’s government accuses US of massacre
Craig TaylorUS bombs killed an estimated 100 pro-government fighters in Deir al-Zour overnight. BBC News – Middle East
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Syria conflict: US in rare counter-strike after Deir al-Zour attack
Up to 100 pro-government troops were killed attacking anti-IS forces, US officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: UN calls for truce as government pounds rebel enclave
The UN appeals for a truce as more than 40 people are reportedly killed in the besieged Eastern Ghouta. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: ‘Chlorine attack’ on rebel-held Idlib town
People brought to hospitals in rebel-held Saraqeb suffered breathing problems, medics say. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Turkey suffers deadliest day in Afrin offensive
Seven soldiers die in the Turkish-led offensive to drive Kurdish militias from the Syrian region. BBC News – Middle East
Syria conflict: Air strike cripples underground hospital
The facility built under 20m of rock is hit in the latest attack against hospitals, aid workers say. BBC News – Middle East