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 north of Hama
Intense airstrikes overnight drove Syrian rebels back from the edge of Hama, a major city whose fall would pile pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, both sides said on Wednesday. Rebels have staged a whirlwind advance over the past week,
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.
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 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,
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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 ...
Syria's insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama
Syria said Wednesday its counteroffensive has pushed back insurgents attempting to advance to the strategic central city of ...
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.
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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 - ...
Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city, piling pressure on Assad and his allies
Syrian rebels advancing against government forces pushed close on Tuesday to the major city of Hama, rebels and a war monitor ...
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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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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 ...