At this early stage, it's impossible to tell if this is the beginning to an end to the hell of Syria, or just another violent twist in a tortured story of missed opportunities and outright malevolence, writes Philip Williams.

In the modern era, US attacks on a foreign government's military or its installations are rare outside of declared wars. See how Donald Trump's attack on Syria compares to that of previous US presidents.

This is America's first attack on the Syrian Government and it could complicate its relationship with Russia. Here's what you need to know.

Last week, the Trump administration said getting involved in the Syrian conflict would be "silly". Today, President Trump ordered a military strike against an airbase in Syria. Here's how the events of one week changed his mind.

At least 21 people are killed and more than 50 injured when a bomb explodes inside a church packed with Palm Sunday worshippers north of Cairo, officials say.