Government forces have killed at least 18 rebels in clashes in central Syria, activists said.

Almost 93,000 people have been confirmed killed in the Syrian conflict, but the real number is likely to be far higher, the UN says.

Almost 93,000 people have been confirmed killed in the Syrian conflict, but the real number is likely to be far higher, the UN says.

A Syrian government air strike has killed tens of people in a town near the central city of Hama, according to opposition activists.