Aleppo

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In Brief

UK suspends Syria aid programme over funds ‘paid to jihadis’

BBC claims cash earmarked for civilian police force was handed to extremists

4 Dec 2017

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In Brief

Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson stuns America with lack of foreign policy knowledge

9 Sep 2016

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In Brief

Temporary 'freeze' on fighting may go ahead in Aleppo after government forces said they would halt bombing

18 Feb 2015

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In Depth

Islamic State militants and Assad's forces encircle Aleppo in what could be tipping point of civil war

14 Aug 2014

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In Depth

Syria's biggest city is under constant attack from barrel bombs dropped by government helicopters

28 Apr 2014

Daily Briefing

30 Jan 2013

Daily Briefing

31 Jul 2012

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