Syria will 'eliminate terror'
Syria's President Assad said his government had a duty to "eliminate terrorists" to protect its people. He also ruled out any solution to the crisis imposed from outside the country.
Turkey will respond to Syria's 'hostile' downing of jet
Turkey's National Security Council said it would respond to Syria's "hostile" downing of one of its reconnaissance jets last week with determination but within international law.
The council, made up of the president, senior ministers and military chiefs, said in a statement after a five-hour meeting:
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Syrian war planes: The view from Douma
There have been claims of another massacre in Syria, with pictures apparently showing women and young children among the victims
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Damascus resident describes 'collapse of ordinary life'
A resident of Damascus has spoken to ITV News about what life is like in Syria's capital as the civil war in the country intensifies.
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Syrian rebels Damascus strike
Syria's rebel fighters struck close to the heart of President Assad's regime as they bomb the main court building in Damascus