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Heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine despite ceasefire

Ukraine witnessed its most serious battles on Wednesday since a ceasefire agreement in February with the fighting centred near the city of Donetsk.

Syria

Syria regime barrel bombs kill 37, monitor says

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 37 people - including 10 children - were killed on Wednesday when government forces dropped barrels filled with explosives in three northern areas

Ukraine

Fighting flares up near Donetsk in eastern Ukraine

Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have reportedly advanced on the city of Marynka, about 20 km west of rebel-held Donetsk, using tanks and heavy artillery.

Yemen

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 north

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Syria

Fighting intensifies between Kurds and ISIL militants in northern Syria

Fierce fighting continues between ISIL militants and Kurds in Hasaka city, in north-eastern Syria. The region surrounding the city is strategic

Yemen

Yemen: Houthi rebels said to be in US talks

While Yemenis deal with the aftermath of airstrikes by Saudi-led coalition forces, the government in exile said the Houthi militia was in talks with

Syria

Dozens killed in Syrian air force 'barrel bomb' attacks, say opposition

Around 60 civilians were killed and dozens wounded in a Syrian air force raid on Saturday on a town held by ISIL militants in the north of the

Ukraine

Conflict not in our interests, says Ukraine rebel leader

The head of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin has told euronews that his separatist movement remains committed to the Minsk peace agreement, despite ongoing ceasefire violations.

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Yemen: deadly air strike hits rebel base

Yemen

Saudi-led airstrikes kill at least 80 in Yemen

A day of deadly bombing by Saudi-led warplanes has killed at least 80 people in Yemen’s capital Sanaa and in an area along the border with Saudi

Iraq

Shi'ite militias 'in charge' of anti-ISIL campaign in Iraq

Pro-government forces in Iraq say they have started a military operation to retake the western Anbar province from ISIL insurgents. It comes after

Europe News

EU boosts CAR aid

The EU is to increase financial aid to the Central African Republic, officials said on Tuesday. The European Commission announced an extra 72 million

Iraq

Battle for Ramadi: Iraq formally announces military offensive against ISIL

Iraq’s formally announced the start of a military offensive to liberate Anbar province from ISIL militants. The ultimate aim is to take back the

Egypt

Egypt seeks allies among Libya's tribal leaders at a conference in Cairo

Egypt invites Libyan tribal leaders to talks in Cairo because they are seen as the "backbone" of society and the main guarantor of Libyan stability and security

Iraq

Exodus from Ramadi to Baghdad continues after bridge re-opened

Thousands of people forced to flee Ramadi and the surrounding area because of the ISIL takeover have been continuing to cross the Euphrates River via

Yemen

Clashes leave seven dead in Yemen's Taiz

At least seven people have been killed and more than 30 wounded during fierce clashes in Yemen’s southern city of Taiz. Houthi rebels and troops

Ukraine

Ukrainian separatist warlord dies in bomb blast

According to Russian news agencies, a pro Kyiv military group has claimed responsibility for the death of a prominent separatist commander in

Syria

At least 400 killed by ISIL in Palmyra - Syrian TV

Syrian state television has said at least 400 people, mostly women and children, have been killed by self-proclaimed Islamic State fighters in

Iraq

ISIL forcing coalition to reconsider its strengths

Islamic State militants have been steadily battering Iraqi government forces. Well-armed and resourceful, ISIL’s bombs are found buried in villages

Syria

Syrian government 'loses ground' to Nusra Front and ISIL

The Syrian government under President Bashar al-Assad is fighting a desperate battle against insurgents from different groups. Damascus has suffered

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