French court to decide if al-Assad can be tried for Syrian chemical attacks
France's highest court is poised to rule on the possibility of lifting state immunity for Bashar al-Assad, potentially leading to prosecution for chemical weapons use.
So-called IS claims first attack on Syrian forces since al-Assad fall
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for two recent attacks in southern Syria, marking a significant resurgence against the Syrian army since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
