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3 December 2015 Last updated at 10:50

Syria's story: Eight steps to understanding the bitter conflict More than 200,000 Syrians have lost their lives in four years of armed conflict Grieving Syrian man and injued girl

Where key countries standFlag with portrait of Bashar al-Assad (file photo)

Which countries are taking part in the fight against Islamic State?

This undated file image posted on a militant website on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 shows fighters from the al-Qaida linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) marching in Raqqa, Syria. UK strikes: What you need to know

MPs have voted in favour of UK air strikes against Islamic State group targets in Syria - here's what you need to know.

Background

Full interview with Assad Syrian President Bashar al-Assad defends his government's actions in an exclusive BBC interview BBC's Jeremy Bowen and President Bashar al-Assad Watch

Mapping the conflict The territorial battle for control of Syria Map showing territorial control in the Syrian conflict

The rise of Islamic State The origins of the militant jihadist group Isis fighters in propaganda video footage

Coalition weaponry Arsenal involved in air strikes on IS F-18E Super Hornet

Guide to opposition Who are the groups ranged against Assad? From left: National Coalition, National Co-ordination Committee, Salih Muslim, Syrian National Council

Inner circle Relatives and Alawite members around Assad Maher al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad (2000)