Donald Trump has faced backlash from an unlikely source following the strikes on Syria.

Here's a look at how it started, why it became so complicated and what might happen next.

Donald Trump vows to sanction more airstrikes against Syria again.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the chemical attack was a breach of international law.

Trump appeared to pull back on the timing of anticipated military action.

Oil at highest price for three years as investors snap up gold, yen and government bonds.

Missiles are coming and they're 'nice and new and smart', US president says.

Israeli ministers defend soldiers laughing at a Palestinian man being shot dead in Gaza.

Israel accused of bombing air base after gas attack.

US President Donald Trump said there would be a "big price to pay".

Evacuation brings Assad closer to ending years of rebellion around the capital.

"She wanted to go, even though it was a hellhole."

Hospital bombed after doctor had given instructions via Skype to Syrian surgeons.

British soldier 'had a window of 15 seconds to take the shot in near total darkness'.

Yesterday's exodus was the largest of civilians in Syria's eight year civil war.

Hundreds of thousands trapped in Afrin, regime makes gains in eastern Ghouta.

Residents are being forced into overcrowded shelters as Turkish and Syrian forces advance.

Syrian government has intensified shelling of eastern Ghouta suburbs.

The UN has demanded a 20-day ceasefire in Syria after a new wave of horrific airstrikes.

Despite an international outcry, world is sitting by as another massacre unfolds in Syria.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says aid will be delivered through Red Cross.

Dozens killed in airstrikes on rebel-held area, troops back up Kurdish fighters.

Documents reveal decade of dealing with police.

Russians "mercenaries" appear to have been among hundreds of troops killed by US forces.

Israeli military has carried out a "large scale attack" against Iranian and Syrian targets

Syria former al-Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for downing of a Russian warplane.

The pilot of the fighter jet shot at the rebel fighters before being captured and killed.

Kim Jong-un is raking in $252m a year selling arms in order to fund his nuclear programme.

Officials say US is ready to take action if Syria is using chemical weapons.

Kurdish forces have pleaded with US to halt a Turkish offensive against them in Syria.