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Syria

Kobani remains key battleground for ISIL as Kurds push the militants out

Peshmurga fighters are continuing their assault to retake the Syrian town of Kobani from ISIL fighters, but the Islamic extremists are making the

Syria

Kurds regain most of Kobani but ISIL fights on in Syrian border town

The Kurds now claim to have wrested control of about seventy percent of Kobani from the self-styled Islamic State, but heavy fighting continues for

Syria

Syria ready to discuss Russia peace plan talks

Syria said on Saturday it is willing to participate in “preliminary consultations” in Moscow aimed at restarting peace talks next year to end its

Syria

Syria: 'civilians killed' in government raids near Aleppo

Dozens of civilians have been killed and wounded in government air raids near the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, according to unconfirmed reports.

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Syria

Over 10 children killed in latest Syria violence

At least 10 children have been killed in Syria after government airstrikes hit two schools in separate incidents today. Seven of the dead were from

My Europe Series

Open wounds in the Central African Republic

Iraq

Iraqi Kurds celebrate breaking of ISIL siege around Mount Sinjar

It is being described as one of the most significant victories so far against ISIL militants in Iraq. Kurdish Peshmerga fighters say they have now

World

Care in conflict zones: MSF's medical aid on the frontline

They go where most of us would never dare, leading the battle against the Ebola crisis, working where conflict rages: in Syria, Iraq, Nigeria

Ukraine

Ukraine: 'Day of Silence' ceasefire appears to be holding

After eight months of a conflict that has claimed more than 4,300 lives, a 'Day of Silence' ceasefire appears to be holding in eastern Ukraine.

Iran

Airstrike enigma: Did Iran really raid ISIL targets in Iraq?

Confusion continues to surround reports that Iran has carried out airstrikes against ISIL targets on Iraqi soil.

Iraq

Confusion over claims Iranian jets are attacking ISIL in Iraq

Despite US claims co-ordination with Iran in Iraq would be "inappropriate", and Iran ruling out American influence in Iraq post-ISIL, Iranian F4 jets have reportedly bombed ISIL in Iraq

Ukraine

Ceasefire on the cards in Ukraine's war-torn east

The brand new terminal at Donetsk airport was built when Ukraine co-hosted the Euro 2012 championships. Now, after months of fighting between

Syria

UN suspends aid to Syrian refugees as money runs out

Ukraine

Rebel leaders call for UN peacekeepers to help crisis-hit eastern Ukraine

Iraq

Iraq's defence minister holds talks with Yazidi

World

Kurdistan asks West to sustain, expand support to fight ISIL

My Europe Series

Fear on the frontline: the impact on people of conflict in eastern Ukraine

United Kingdom

Prince Harry launches first Invictus Games for wounded soldiers

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World News

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