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South Sudan: Fresh fighting flares, five years into civil war

The upsurge in violence in the world's youngest state comes ahead of planned peace talks and amid desperate humanitarian conditions

Turkey

Erdogan dubs student protesters ‘terrorists’, threatens university ban

Turkey's President has slammed student anti-war protesters in Ankara, branding them “communist, traitor youth” for hijacking a student stand honouring Turkish soldiers in Syria.

Syria

Kidnappings, murder and ISIL: A Syrian family’s voyage to France

In spring 2013, Syria’s government lost the city of Raqqa to rebel militants. Raqqa was also home to the Khatib family, who offered shelter to international journalists at their house as the conflict escalated. But one day, two of them disappeared, and the Khatibs realised their time was nearly up.

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Syrian White Helmets release video of Ghouta destruction

Syrian opposition Civil Defense known as While Helmets released footage showing widespread destruction in Douma, eastern Ghouta, caused by ongoing fighting between the Syrian army and the rebels.

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Syria

Syrian artist finds fame by painting grenades and mortar shells

Akram Abu al-Fawz, from eastern Ghouta, has exhibited internationally and attracted followers worldwide with his unusual art, which he shares on Facebook.

World

The battle to provide healthcare in Central African Republic

As the conflict in CAR continues, aid workers struggle to provide healthcare to mothers and newborn babies.

Syria

Syria: Over 90 people killed outside Damascus

A war monitoring group says 20 children are among the dead.

Syria

Turkish helicopter downed in northern Syria

The Turkish military said two soldiers on board the aircraft died when it crashed during an offensive on Syrian Kurdish militias.

Yemen

Yemen suffers deadly strikes as Russia calls for dialogue

Amid fresh violence in Yemen, Russia calls for dialogue to resolve what the UN says is currently 'the worst man-made humanitarian crisis'.

Syria

Syrian forces break rebel siege of army base

More than 200 trapped Syrian troops are freed after a government offensive near Damascus

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide and jailed for life

The ex-Bosnian Serb general was on trial, accused of ordering the massacre of 8,000 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica.

Syria

Syrian President Assad shows grattitude for Russia, Iran

Syrian President Assad shows grattitude for Russia, Iran

Yemen

One million Yemeni children at risk of cholera - charity

War, famine, now cholera: malnourished children aged under five are particularly vulnerable to the epidemic raging across Yemen.

France

Libya: rivals commit to conditional ceasefire

Deal between rival leaders Fayez al-Sarraj and General Khalifa Haftar paves the way for elections early next year

Syria

The battle for Raqqa rages as SDF counts the cost

The brutal fight for Raqqa

Ukraine

Anger in Kyiv as Ukraine rebels proclaim 'Little Russia'

The leader of a pro-Russian separatist group says he wants to carve a new state from rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine.

Libya

Benghazi 'liberated' says Libyan commander Haftar

The head of the self-styled Libyan National Army said the city will enter a new era of peace and security

Iraq

Crisis for civilians deepens as Mosul battle nears end

Aid workers are reporting higher levels of malnutrition as desperate families flee ISIL

Syria

Syria reportedly pulls back from launching new chemical attack

The US says Syria has "heeded its warning" and has abandoned preparations for a new chemical attack

Yemen

Yemen: UN warns warring sides over civilian deaths

The United Nations says at least 49 civilians have died in 'indiscriminate' attacks over the past month alone.