Russia must restrain itself, Assad from offensive Syria strikes: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday urged Russia to “restrain” itself and the government in Syria as fierce fighting there continues on the…
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Rebel shelling kills civilians in Syria’s Aleppo
Shells fired by Syrian rebel groups have killed at least 28 civilians in southwestern districts of the battleground city of Aleppo over the last 24…
US begins new airstrike campaign against Daesh in Libya
President Barack Obama has authorized new airstrikes against Daesh in Libya at the request of the government there, the Pentagon confirmed Monday. Obama authorized the…
5 killed as Russian military helicopter shot down over Syria
Five people on board a Russian military helicopter were killed Monday when it was shot down over Syria, in the single deadliest incident for Moscow…
Daily Life under Barrel Bombs in Aleppo
The psychological trauma of being trapped in a war zone will last long after the conflict ends, doctors say. Aleppo, Syria – Eight months ago,…
Syria’s civil war: Russian chopper shot down in Idlib
A Russian military helicopter with five people on board was shot down Monday over the Syrian province of Idlib, the Russian defence ministry said. “A…
U.S. Officials Are No Longer Talking About ‘Defeating’ ISIS
Officially, the Obama administration is still committed to defeating ISIS. But at the annual gathering of national security chiefs in Aspen, no one was talking…
How safe is your holiday? Popular destinations including Turkey, Egypt and France examined as ISIS threaten UK ships
Million of Brits are flocking to UK airports this summer in search of dream holidays abroad. While many will head to different countries in Europe,…
Four babies killed in attack on Aleppo’s ‘last children’s hospital’
Four new-born babies were killed after a recent triple airstrike hit besieged Aleppo’s last children’s hospital. The infant death toll was initially placed at one…
Syria conflict: ‘Families leave’ besieged Aleppo
The civilians boarded buses and were taken to temporary shelters, state news agency Sana said. Some rebels had also surrendered to government forces, the report…