Syria

After years of avoiding military action in Syria, U.S. bombs are falling again and commandos are back on the ground in the Middle East

Hundreds of Westerners have travelled to Syria to fight the Assad regime. Do they really pose a threat?

Why would he do it? Why would he put his life at risk? In this powerful tribute, the correspondent’s friends and colleagues explain

With hundreds of young Brits fighting in Syria, anxiety over what happens when they return grows

Now the world is learning the high price of American detachment

The millions fleeing war in Syria have forced aid groups to rethink and radically improve refugee camps

Also: Spain questions the monarchy

Also, trial dates for Ford’s friend, French photojournalist killed and UN’s Syrian negotiator quits

Also: Liberal nomination issues, RIP Farley Mowat and rebels move out of Homs

As millions flee civil war in Syria, European Union countries are building fences to keep them out