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Preparations intensify for Mosul offensive in Iraq
French fighter jets have taken off from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier on a mission targeting the so-called Islamic State in its Iraqi stronghold of…French fighter jets have taken off from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier on a mission targeting the so-called Islamic State in its Iraqi stronghold of…
Civil defence centres 'targeted' as Syrian army's Aleppo offensive intensifies
The Syrian army’s new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo has intensified.The Syrian army’s new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo has intensified.
Syrian Army announces new offensive in rebel-held eastern Aleppo
The Syrian Army, has announced a new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo, days after a week-long ceasefire crumbled.The Syrian Army, has announced a new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo, days after a week-long ceasefire crumbled.
Four medical workers killed in Syria airstrike
Four medical workers from the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations were killed overnight by an airstrike in Syria.Four medical workers from the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations were killed overnight by an airstrike in Syria.
Turkey vows to push back PYD fighters from Syrian border
Turkey’s Defence Minister says its armed forces are hoping to push the Syrian Kurdish PYD fighters further east in Jarablus within a week.Turkey’s Defence Minister says its armed forces are hoping to push the Syrian Kurdish PYD fighters further east in Jarablus within a week.
Turkish-backed rebels enter ISIL-held Jarablus in Syria
Turkish tanks have been in action inside Syria, taking part in an offensive to try to drive the self-proclaimed Islamic State from the border area.Turkish tanks have been in action inside Syria, taking part in an offensive to try to drive the self-proclaimed Islamic State from the border area.
Erdogan wants to contain Syria's Kurdish rebels at all costs
In a joint operation with the US military Turkey has launched its largest incursion into Syria yet, with the aim of taking control of the border town of Jarablus away from…In a joint operation with the US military Turkey has launched its largest incursion into Syria yet, with the aim of taking control of the border town of Jarablus away from…
France destroy's ISIL weapons storage facility in Raqqa
France has carried out airstrikes against an ISIL target in the Syrian city of Raqqa.France has carried out airstrikes against an ISIL target in the Syrian city of Raqqa.
Why has Iran let Russia use its bases for bombing Syria?
Images of Russian jets bombing Syria have become commonplace since Russia decided to enter the war in support of the Assad regime last September.Images of Russian jets bombing Syria have become commonplace since Russia decided to enter the war in support of the Assad regime last September.
Russia hits back at US claims over its Syria raids from Iran
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected US suggestions that it might be violating a UN resolution by using an Iranian air base to launch air strikes in Syria.Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected US suggestions that it might be violating a UN resolution by using an Iranian air base to launch air strikes in Syria.
Coalition airstrikes kill 20 in Sanaa after four-month respite
At least 20 people, mostly young women, have been killed following Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen.At least 20 people, mostly young women, have been killed following Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen.
Georgia marks anniversary of 5-day war
Georgia commemorated the eighth anniversary of its five-day war with Russia on Monday (August 8).Georgia commemorated the eighth anniversary of its five-day war with Russia on Monday (August 8).
In Libya, hope for more US airstrikes to retake ISIL-held Sirte
The US is launching precision air strikes against ISIL targets in the coastal city.The US is launching precision air strikes against ISIL targets in the coastal city.
Obama warns defeating ISIL militarily 'will not be enough'
President Barack Obama has hailed the progress he says the United States and its allies have made in the military campaign against ISIL.President Barack Obama has hailed the progress he says the United States and its allies have made in the military campaign against ISIL.
Jihadist rebels begin major assault on government-held areas of Aleppo.
Syrian rebel fighters, linked to jihadists, have begun a major assault on government-held areas of Aleppo.Syrian rebel fighters, linked to jihadists, have begun a major assault on government-held areas of Aleppo.
Turkey bombs PKK in northern Iraq for first time since failed coup
For the first time since last Friday's failed coup, state media says Turkish warplanes have carried out air strikes against the PKK in northern Iraq.For the first time since last Friday's failed coup, state media says Turkish warplanes have carried out air strikes against the PKK in northern Iraq.
Belgium deploys F16s in fight against ISIL
For the first time, six Belgian F16s are to be used in strikes against ISIL positions over Syrian Territory.For the first time, six Belgian F16s are to be used in strikes against ISIL positions over Syrian Territory.
Battle for Manbij - US-backed forces enter key ISIL bastion in Syria
US backed Kurdish and Arab militias in Syria have reportedly advanced into the strategically important ISIL stronghold of Manbij.US backed Kurdish and Arab militias in Syria have reportedly advanced into the strategically important ISIL stronghold of Manbij.
Syria: US diplomats urge anti-Assad military strikes
As US-led air power pounds ISIL in Syria, dozens of State Department officials want the Assad regime to feel the force of American military might.As US-led air power pounds ISIL in Syria, dozens of State Department officials want the Assad regime to feel the force of American military might.
Civilians flee Fallujah as battle for besieged Iraqi city intensifies
In Iraq, civilians trapped inside Fallujah have continued to flee over the weekend.In Iraq, civilians trapped inside Fallujah have continued to flee over the weekend.
Iraq halts Falluja offensive over civilian safety fears
The decision comes two days after elite forces set up on the outskirts, preparing for what would be the most ambitious attempt to oust the extremist group since ISIL overran much of the city in June 2The decision comes two days after elite forces set up on the outskirts, preparing for what would be the most ambitious attempt to oust the extremist group since ISIL overran much of the city in June 2
ISIL fight back in Falluja amid concern for civilians
ISIL launches a counter-assault against Iraqi Army soldiers at dawn as they advanced through the southern part of the city.ISIL launches a counter-assault against Iraqi Army soldiers at dawn as they advanced through the southern part of the city.
Exclusive: under fire during an advance on ISIL
Shells target Euronews reporting team during offensive by Kurdish forces on Iraqi village.Shells target Euronews reporting team during offensive by Kurdish forces on Iraqi village.
Pictured: ISIL's remote controlled machine gun
Kurdish forces in Iraq have captured a remote controlled machine gun from ISIL. The weapon, shown to Euronews, was operated by jihadi fighters safelyKurdish forces in Iraq have captured a remote controlled machine gun from ISIL. The weapon, shown to Euronews, was operated by jihadi fighters safely
The men and women who escaped ISIL
It is what is hoped to be the final assault in the battle to retake the city of Mosul. Security forces, Sunni tribal fighters launched the offensiveIt is what is hoped to be the final assault in the battle to retake the city of Mosul. Security forces, Sunni tribal fighters launched the offensive
Palmyra recaptured from ISIL, military source
"After heavy fighting during the night, the army is in full control of Palmyra -- both the ancient site and the residential neighbourhoods," a military source said."After heavy fighting during the night, the army is in full control of Palmyra -- both the ancient site and the residential neighbourhoods," a military source said.
Protests in Yemen against Saudi-led coalition on air strikes anniversary
Tens of thousands of people in Yemen have rallied in Sanaa in mass protests against the Saudi-led coalition’s military campaign, on the firstTens of thousands of people in Yemen have rallied in Sanaa in mass protests against the Saudi-led coalition’s military campaign, on the first
Syrian government forces retake Palmyra
Claim has been made by state televisionClaim has been made by state television
Turks welcome end of military operation in Sur, Diyarbakir
Residents in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir have welcomed the end of a government-backed operation against militants from the Kurdistan Workers PartyResidents in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir have welcomed the end of a government-backed operation against militants from the Kurdistan Workers Party
Syrian opposition casts doubts on peace talks after claims of Russian bombing
Syria’s opposition co-ordinator Riad Hajab claims three schools in the rebel held town of Injara were bombed by Russian jets killing 35 childrenSyria’s opposition co-ordinator Riad Hajab claims three schools in the rebel held town of Injara were bombed by Russian jets killing 35 children