syria
France says Russian strikes in Syria must only target Islamic State
Middle East
November 30, 2015
France says Russian strikes in Syria must only target Islamic State
Russian air strikes in Syria must clearly target only Islamic State, France's foreign ministry said on Monday in response to…
US senators call for 20,000 troops in Syria and Iraq
Middle East
November 30, 2015
US senators call for 20,000 troops in Syria and Iraq
Two senior US senators called on Sunday for Washington to nearly triple military force levels in Iraq to 10,000 and…
Syrian army advances against Islamic State east of Aleppo: Syria state TV
Middle East
November 28, 2015
Syrian army advances against Islamic State east of Aleppo: Syria state TV
The Syrian army captured territory from Islamic State east of Aleppo including several kilometers (miles) of highway linking the city…
Senior Labour members may quit over Syria action: BBC
World
November 27, 2015
Senior Labour members may quit over Syria action: BBC
Several senior members of Britain's main opposition Labour Party may resign if they are forced to vote in line with…
France says UK air force needed in Syria to raise pressure on Islamic State
World
November 27, 2015
France says UK air force needed in Syria to raise pressure on Islamic State
British air force capabilities would make a difference in the fight against Islamic State in Syria, with precision strikes especially…
US, allies lead 27 strikes against Islamic State: US military
Middle East
November 26, 2015
US, allies lead 27 strikes against Islamic State: US military
The United States and its allies staged 27 strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday, the coalition…
Russia seeks economic revenge against Turkey over jet
World
November 26, 2015
Russia seeks economic revenge against Turkey over jet
Russia threatened economic retaliation against Turkey on Thursday and said it was still awaiting a reasonable explanation for the shooting…
Exclusive: Lebanon army chief sees growing risk from Syrian camps
Middle East
November 26, 2015
Exclusive: Lebanon army chief sees growing risk from Syrian camps
The Lebanese army commander says camps that are home to refugees from neighboring Syria represent a growing security risk as…
Cameron says time to start bombing militants in Syria
World
November 26, 2015
Cameron says time to start bombing militants in Syria
Prime Minister David Cameron told MPs on Thursday it was time to join air strikes against Islamic State militants in…
Russia says downing of its jet won’t deflect it from Syria mission
Middle East
November 25, 2015
Russia says downing of its jet won’t deflect it from Syria mission
Russia sent an advanced missile system to Syria on Wednesday to protect its jets operating there and pledged its air…