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Turkish, US air strikes kill more than 50 Islamic State militants in Syria

Turkish, US air strikes kill more than 50 Islamic State militants in Syria

Air strikes by Turkish and US aircraft in Syria on Saturday killed more than 50 Islamic State militants and wounded…
Divided Turkey holds snap election as security, economic fears weigh

Divided Turkey holds snap election as security, economic fears weigh

Turks began voting on Sunday amid worsening security and economic worries in a snap parliamentary election that could profoundly impact…
When shelters become vibrant works of art: UNHCR

When shelters become vibrant works of art: UNHCR

Ever since she was in kindergarten in the Syrian city of Homs, Ibtihaj has dreamed of becoming an artist.
New US-backed Syrian rebel alliance declares offensive against Islamic State

New US-backed Syrian rebel alliance declares offensive against Islamic State

A US-backed Syrian rebel alliance on Saturday announced a fresh offensive against Islamic State in the northeast province of Hasaka,…
Palestinian wielding knife shot dead: Israeli police

Palestinian wielding knife shot dead: Israeli police

Israeli security forces shot and killed a Palestinian who ran at them with a knife in the occupied West Bank…
US to send special forces to Syria, truce sought after peace talks

US to send special forces to Syria, truce sought after peace talks

The United States disclosed plans on Friday to station its first ground troops in Syria for the war against Islamic…
Saudi says Assad, Iran-backed foreign forces must quit Syria

Saudi says Assad, Iran-backed foreign forces must quit Syria

Russia and Iran must agree to a date and means for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to quit the country, and…
Russia risks Syrian quagmire: US official Blinken

Russia risks Syrian quagmire: US official Blinken

Moscow's intervention in the Syrian conflict will have the unintended consequences of drawing Russia into a quagmire and alienating Sunni…
Iran backs six-month Syria ‘transition’ at Vienna peace talks

Iran backs six-month Syria ‘transition’ at Vienna peace talks

Iran signaled on Friday it backed a six-month transition period in Syria followed by elections to decide Bashar al-Assad's fate,…
EU mulls Libya sanctions over stalled UN peace deal

EU mulls Libya sanctions over stalled UN peace deal

Rival Libyan political leaders could face European asset freeze and travel sanctions if they are deemed to be deliberately blocking…
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