Syria’s attack on Douma a war crime, UN political chief says
August 21, 2015
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Syria’s attack on Douma a war crime, UN political chief says

The protracted conflict not only “severely affects” the lives of millions of people in Syria,…

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US begins manned airstrikes against ISIS from Turkey into Syria
August 20, 2015
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US begins manned airstrikes against ISIS from Turkey into Syria

The train-and-equip program, jointly organized by the U.S. and coalition partners, is intended to help…

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Rights group calls for Syria arms embargo after airstrikes
August 20, 2015
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Rights group calls for Syria arms embargo after airstrikes

The Syrian civil war, now in its fifth year, has resulted in the deaths of…

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US and Turkey finalise operational plan for anti-ISIL airstrikes
August 20, 2015
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US and Turkey finalise operational plan for anti-ISIL airstrikes

“It happened yesterday, and in his appeal the Caliphate urges Turkish citizens to “revolt against…

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Turkish air strikes ‘kill 390 PKK’, says security source
August 20, 2015
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Turkish air strikes ‘kill 390 PKK’, says security source

Turkey, considered a crucial ally in the battle against ISIS militants, staged its first airstrikes…

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US denies agreeing to Syria safe zone
August 20, 2015
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US denies agreeing to Syria safe zone

Turkey and the United States have been working on plans to provide air cover for…

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Islamic State militants ‘behead 81-year-old archaeologist’
August 20, 2015
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Islamic State militants ‘behead 81-year-old archaeologist’

AlAsa’ad, a university professor and the former General Manager for antiquities and museums in Palmyra,…

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Turkey’s AK Party confirms Davutoglu to relinquish mandate to form new government
August 19, 2015
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Turkey’s AK Party confirms Davutoglu to relinquish mandate to form new government

Eight Turkish soldiers killed in PKK-led attack in Siirt
August 19, 2015
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Eight Turkish soldiers killed in PKK-led attack in Siirt

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally has staged three air strikes against the Islamic State…

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US begins air strikes against Islamic State from Turkish base
August 19, 2015
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US begins air strikes against Islamic State from Turkish base

U.S. and Turkish forces would hit IS or Kurdish militants if they entered the safe…

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