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 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 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 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.
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.
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. A freelancer who was with Anas Alkharboutli when the strike happened said a group of journalists were heading into Hama countryside when they heard a plane.
Syria’s insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama
The leader of Syria’s most powerful insurgent group has toured the seized city of Aleppo in a surprise visit, for the first ...
Photographer for German press agency killed in Syria as rebels push for control of key city
A Syrian photographer working for the German press agency DPA has been killed in an airstrike in the Hama countryside, where ...
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Rebels in Syria fight militia as they near second major city
Syrian rebels battled government forces and allied militia yesterday in villages north and east of Hama, a major city whose capture would pile pressure on president Bashar al-Assad. The rebels have ...
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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 ...
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Armed anti-regime groups capture 20 more settlements in Syria's Hama
Anti-regime forces have been advancing towards Hama province since clashes with Assad regime forces began on Nov. 27 - ...
Syria Rebels Surround Key City Hama 'From Three Sides': War Monitor
Islamist-led rebels on Wednesday surrounded Syria's key central city of Hama "from three sides" as they pressed on with a lightening offensive on government-held territory, a war monitor said.
Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian insurgents captured four new towns early Tuesday, bringing them closer to the central city of Hama, opposition ...
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Russian retreat in Syria sparks regime instability
"The military contingent of the aggressor state Russia fled from Hama and evacuated to the Humaymim base. The commander of ...