Battles rage around Syria’s Hama

Battles rage around Syria’s Hama as airstrikes hit hospitals, journalists
A group of Syrian journalists headed toward Hama were hit by an airstrike, killing photographer Anas Alkharboutli.
Syrian Troops Push Back Rebels Near Hama Amid Fierce Battles
If the insurgents seize the city of Hama, the coastal cities of Tartous and Latakia could be isolated from the rest of the country.
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Key City of Hama
The rebels have set their sights on an area where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
Syrian military and rebels battle north of key city of Hama
Overnight, pro-government reinforcements drove Syrian rebels back from the edge of Hama, a key city whose fall would mark a significant win for the opposition forces’ recent offensive. CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports.
Syrian military and rebels battle around Hama
Syrian rebels battled government forces and allied militia on Wednesday in villages north and east of Hama, a major city whose capture would pile pressure on President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian army launches counteroffensive near Hama
The army of President Bashar al-Assad has launched a counteroffensive following the rapid advance of an Islamist insurgent alliance in Syria. In the early hours of Wednesday, Syrian military forces pushed the rebels back to about 10 kilometres from the city of Hama,
Colleagues mourn Syrian photographer killed in ‘targeted’ airstrike near Hama
A Syrian photographer working for the German news agency dpa was killed by a fighter jet attack near the Syrian city of Hama, dpa reported on Wednesday.
Rebels Push Toward Hama, a Major City Held by Syria’s Government
The rebel command said on Wednesday, it captured a number of towns and villages outside the city. A Britain-based war monitor said government artillery and airstrikes had pushed the rebels back.
German news agency DPA says photographer killed near Syria's Hama
Award-winning Syrian photographer Anas Alkharboutli, who worked for German press agency DPA, was killed Wednesday in an air strike near the Syrian city of Hama, his employer said."Our photographer Anas Alkharboutli,
Syrian Insurgents Capture Four Towns, Push Toward Hama
Syrian insurgents seized four towns on Tuesday in a big push toward the central city of Hama, opposition activists reported.
Syrian forces battling insurgents north of strategic city of Hama
Syrian forces are battling insurgents just north of the strategic central city of Hama where they are attempting to advance ...
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Syrian army secures Hama countryside; terrorists retreat: Media
The Syrian army has secured the outskirts of the northwestern Hama city forcing the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...
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UN warns situation in Syria 'extremely fluid and dangerous,' urges de-escalation
I appeal to all parties to their obligations under international law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and ...
Syrian rebels advance after seizing control of Aleppo
Syrian rebel fighters are advancing Southward after seizing control of most of Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities.
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Aleppo and Idlib Under Opposition Control, With Eyes on Hama
Syrian opposition factions have seized full control of the city of Aleppo and the entire Idlib province, key territories in ...
U.S.-Backed Group Fights Syrian Army as Reignited Conflict Spreads
The Syrian civil war that began in 2011 killed hundreds of thousands of people, drew in major powers and sent millions of refugees across international borders. Assad has had the ...