world news 07/01/2018 At least 17 civilians killed in Syria airstrikes, says monitor The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says children were among the dead on Saturday in the besieged enclave of Eastern Ghouta near Damascus
Syria 28/11/2017 23 killed in Syrian regime airstrikes as peace talks face uncertainty At least 23 people have been killed by airstrikes in Eastern Ghouta as Syrian government forces intensify their efforts to retake the rebel stronghold.
Egypt 24/11/2017 Egypt's battle with an Islamist insurgency Militants have killed hundreds of police and soldiers over recent years in Egypt but appear to have shifted tactics with Friday's attack on a mosque
Yemen 08/09/2017 Sole strike survivor, 5, helps open world’s eyes to Yemen crisis Orphaned girl has shone a light on a forgotten conflict.
Myanmar 27/08/2017 Myanmar violence - almost 100 killed, thousands escape over the border to Bangladesh Thousands of Rohingya muslims are escaping the latest violence in Myanmar by crossing the border with Bangladesh. 98 people have been killed during clashes since friday.
no comment 04/07/2017 Thousands try to flee Mosul as ISIL makes last stand Thousands of people have fled Mosul’s densely-populated Old City over the past 24 hours, Iraq state TV says. But thousands more are believed to be
Iraq 02/07/2017 Mosul: Celebrations with victory over ISIL in sight Civilians and security forces expressed joy as fresh advances were announced
no comment 02/07/2017 Civilians flee Mosul as airstrikes target last ISIL fighters Iraqi authorities believe victory in the city is imminent and are planning a week of nationwide celebrations
Iraq 01/07/2017 Crisis for civilians deepens as Mosul battle nears end Aid workers are reporting higher levels of malnutrition as desperate families flee ISIL
Iraq 25/06/2017 Civilians flee 'final battle for Mosul' Iraqi forces believe the city will be recaptured from so-called Islamic State within days
Iraq 23/06/2017 Iraqi forces making ground in battle for Mosul What many believe to be ISIL's last stand in Iraq is coming to a head.
Syria 19/04/2017 Zabadani: the last rebels leave The last rebels in the town of Zabadani near Damascus in Syria have either departed for insurgent-held regions or accepted government rule.
Syria 17/04/2017 Syrian army retakes key town of Soran The town is a key point on the army's route to the city of Hama.
Syria 07/04/2017 Syrian refugees support US airstrikes against Assad In northern Syria, the reaction among refugees living near the Turkish border has been one of joy following President Trump’s move to hit a Syrian airbase.
Iraq 21/03/2017 As life returns to eastern Mosul, people flee raging battle in west With nearly 400,000 displaced people from the battle of Mosul refugee camps are overwhelmed with the latest exodus from the east of the city.
no comment 20/03/2017 Assisting the injured of Mosul Iraqi federal police helped injured civilians advance through the rubble in the train station and through the muddy streets of Mosul on Sunday (19 March).
Iraq 14/03/2017 Iraq: more civilians flee as fighting resumes in western Mosul The sight and sounds of combat were evident in western Mosul on Tuesday as heavy fighting resumed.
Iraq 28/02/2017 Iraqi forces close to government complex in Mosul, army says The Iraqi army says it is getting closer to the main government complex in western Mosul.
Iraq 27/02/2017 Battle for Mosul: civilians flee as Iraqi troops push deeper into ISIL held areas In Iraq, more than a thousand civilians have fled western Mosul as Iraqi troops push deeper into ISIL held areas.
