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Afghanistan: suspected US drone strike kills at least 18, including civilians
A suspected US drone strike against ISIL targets in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province has killed at least 18 people, though other reports put the death toll and number of civilian casualties…A suspected US drone strike against ISIL targets in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province has killed at least 18 people, though other reports put the death toll and number of civilian casualties…
Syrian government planes bombard Aleppo as diplomacy degenerates
Sunday in Aleppo has seen fierce battles between the Syrian army and rebels for a strategic refugee camp.Sunday in Aleppo has seen fierce battles between the Syrian army and rebels for a strategic refugee camp.
Toddler and a little girl rescued from rubble in Aleppo
Amateur video shows a baby boy and a little girl being rescued from the rubble in Aleppo, after the Syrian city is hit by a wave of heavy air strikes.Amateur video shows a baby boy and a little girl being rescued from the rubble in Aleppo, after the Syrian city is hit by a wave of heavy air strikes.
Syria: Unprecedented airstrikes hit Aleppo killing over 90
The Syrian Army’s offensive in rebel-held eastern-Aleppo is said to have been the heaviest in months.The Syrian Army’s offensive in rebel-held eastern-Aleppo is said to have been the heaviest in months.
Hundreds of ISIL fighters killed in Falluja - reports
Preliminary and unofficial estimates suggest US-led coalition air strikes have killed 250 suspected fighters and destroyed at least 40 vehicles.Preliminary and unofficial estimates suggest US-led coalition air strikes have killed 250 suspected fighters and destroyed at least 40 vehicles.
Fresh shelling in Syria kills 42 civilians, says monitoring group
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) monitoring group says forty-two civilians have been killed in aerial raids in the north of…The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) monitoring group says forty-two civilians have been killed in aerial raids in the north of…
Syria: civilian casualties rise as air strikes hit Aleppo
Videos posted online reportedly show the aftermath of air strikes in the Syrian city of Aleppo.Videos posted online reportedly show the aftermath of air strikes in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
Calls for action to stop the targeting of hospitals and clinics in war zones
To deliberately attack a hospital is considered a war crime but such strikes against them have become increasingly common.To deliberately attack a hospital is considered a war crime but such strikes against them have become increasingly common.
'Catastrophic' situation in Syria after hospital airstrikes, says UN
The United Nations says the situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo is “catastrophic” after deadly airstrikes on a hospital. Activists say the deadThe United Nations says the situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo is “catastrophic” after deadly airstrikes on a hospital. Activists say the dead
Syria: airstrike on market kills 'dozens' in rebel-held Idlib
Amateur video uploaded onto a social media website is said to show the aftermath of airstrikes on a vegetable market in opposition-held territory inAmateur video uploaded onto a social media website is said to show the aftermath of airstrikes on a vegetable market in opposition-held territory in
Fighting continues in Homs and Aleppo provinces on eve of Syria election
Fighting has continued in Syria, on the eve of the first parliamentary elections in four years. Opposition activists reported airstrikes byFighting has continued in Syria, on the eve of the first parliamentary elections in four years. Opposition activists reported airstrikes by
US airstrike targets senior al-Shabab member in Somalia
Hassan Ali Dhoore is said to have played a direct role in the deadly attacks on the Mogadishu airport and a hotel in the Somali capitalHassan Ali Dhoore is said to have played a direct role in the deadly attacks on the Mogadishu airport and a hotel in the Somali capital
Fragile ceasefire is holding in Syria
Officials say this is despite the agreement being breached at least 9 times in 24 hours.Officials say this is despite the agreement being breached at least 9 times in 24 hours.
Syria: air strikes reported in the west of the country
The London-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights says the attacks were reported by activists on the scene.The London-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights says the attacks were reported by activists on the scene.
Bombing kills dozens at a market in Yemen
At least 40 people die and dozens are wounded in an airstrike on a market in Yemen.At least 40 people die and dozens are wounded in an airstrike on a market in Yemen.
Obama calls for strikes on Syria to stop, except US-led attacks on ISIL
US President Barack Obama has urged all parties to stop attacks — both ground and aerial — in Syria. However, he stressed Washington-led strikesUS President Barack Obama has urged all parties to stop attacks — both ground and aerial — in Syria. However, he stressed Washington-led strikes
New air raids on Sanaa cost at least 25 lives
There has been heavy loss of life in the latest of the Saudi-led coalition bombing raids on the Yemen capital Sanaa. The capital is being held byThere has been heavy loss of life in the latest of the Saudi-led coalition bombing raids on the Yemen capital Sanaa. The capital is being held by
Barrel bombs 'dropped on Syrian city'
Activists reported bombardments of the Damascus suburb of Daraya on January 12. Dramatic footage uploaded to a YouTube account of a local activistActivists reported bombardments of the Damascus suburb of Daraya on January 12. Dramatic footage uploaded to a YouTube account of a local activist
Lebanese militant Samir Qantar believed killed in Damascus attack
The Lebanese Shi'ite Hezbollah group says Samir Qantar was killed in an Israeli air strike in Syria.The Lebanese Shi'ite Hezbollah group says Samir Qantar was killed in an Israeli air strike in Syria.
MSF: will Haydan lead to a change of heart?
Medecins Sans Frontieres says it may be forced to reconsider how it deploys staff after another of the hospitals it supports was flattened by airMedecins Sans Frontieres says it may be forced to reconsider how it deploys staff after another of the hospitals it supports was flattened by air
Russia hits 83 militant targets in Syria in 24 hours, says ministry
Russia’s defence ministry says its planes had carried out 46 airstrikes and struck 83 militant targets in the last 24 hours, according to theRussia’s defence ministry says its planes had carried out 46 airstrikes and struck 83 militant targets in the last 24 hours, according to the
Iraq: Air force claims it has struck convoy carrying IS leader al-Baghdadi
The Iraqi air force claims to have struck a convoy carrying Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). He wasThe Iraqi air force claims to have struck a convoy carrying Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). He was
US to seek to pay Kunduz hospital victims
The Pentagon has announced it will seek to compensate those injured and the families of those killed in a US air strike on a hospital in KunduzThe Pentagon has announced it will seek to compensate those injured and the families of those killed in a US air strike on a hospital in Kunduz
MSF demands independent probe of Kunduz bombing
Four days after the US bombing of its hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, which killed 22 patients and staff, the medical charity Médecins sansFour days after the US bombing of its hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, which killed 22 patients and staff, the medical charity Médecins sans
UAE air strikes intensify in Yemen after deadly rebel missile attack
The United Arab Emirates intensified air strikes in Yemen on Saturday, the day after dozens of its soldiers died in a rebel attack there. HouthiThe United Arab Emirates intensified air strikes in Yemen on Saturday, the day after dozens of its soldiers died in a rebel attack there. Houthi
Saudi-led bombardment of Yemen "kills 20" Houthi fighters
Around 20 Houthi fighters were killed after Saudi-led coalition air strikes shook the Yemeni city of Aden and the capital Sana’a to the northAround 20 Houthi fighters were killed after Saudi-led coalition air strikes shook the Yemeni city of Aden and the capital Sana’a to the north
Yemen crisis: UN chief calls for dialogue, as Saudi-led airstrikes continue
A further round of Saudi-led airstrikes has pounded military sites in Yemen. It was the second day of attacks against Houthi militia and forcesA further round of Saudi-led airstrikes has pounded military sites in Yemen. It was the second day of attacks against Houthi militia and forces
Houthi fighters want UN peace talks, but only after airstrikes stop
In Yemen, Reuters reported that Houthi fighters captured an army base in the city of Taiz. Residents said a Saudi airstrike hit the installationIn Yemen, Reuters reported that Houthi fighters captured an army base in the city of Taiz. Residents said a Saudi airstrike hit the installation
Rising tensions between Cairo and Tripoli prompt calls for intervention in Libya
Egypt is calling on the international community to intervene in Libya after its air force bombed targets in the eastern Libyan city of Darna onEgypt is calling on the international community to intervene in Libya after its air force bombed targets in the eastern Libyan city of Darna on
Clashes in east of Ukraine as ceasefire deadline nears
Mobilised and caught in the conflict in what is supposed to be the countdown to the guns falling silent in the east of Ukraine. Government forces inMobilised and caught in the conflict in what is supposed to be the countdown to the guns falling silent in the east of Ukraine. Government forces in