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France

French have strong security interest in fighting ISIL

One year ago, we saw the first US-led air strikes against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIL) — in August 2014. They targeted jihadist positions

Turkey

Turkey joins US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL in Syria

Previously reluctant, Turkey has joined the US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL strongholds in Syria.

Turkey

Several killed in Turkey as soldiers clash with Kurdish militants

Up to six people, including at least four civilians, have been killed in clashes between Turkey’s armed forces and militants in the mainly Kurdish

Ukraine

Deadly fighting surges in eastern Ukraine

At least seven Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and up to 13 others hurt in fighting with pro-Russian separatists. It is the highest number of

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Turkey

Turkey: Erdogan promises 'no terrorists will be left'

The human cost of the spiralling violence is beginning to be felt in Turkey. Relatives have gathered to mourn a soldier killed when militants

Mali

Mali: 12 dead in hotel siege, four hostages rescued

Malian forces have stormed a hotel and freed four hostages, held by suspected Islamist militants during a 24 hour siege in which 12 people died

Mali

At least six dead in Mali hotel attack

Suspected Islamic militants have attacked a hotel used by UN staff in central Mali killing at least six people. The UN’s peacekeeping mission in

Gaza

Israeli air strike on Gaza Strip leaves four wounded

The Israeli Air Force has attacked a Hamas training camp in the Gaza Strip in response to three rockets fired from the coastal enclave at Israel

Cyprus

UK extends Tornado air campaign against ISIL in Iraq

The United Kingdom is to extend its Tornado air campaign against ISIL in Iraq until March 2017. RAF Tornados will continue strikes against Islamic

Yemen

Yemen conflict: Hadi loyalists seize largest military base from Houthis

It is claimed fighters loyal to Yemen’s exiled president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi have seized the country’s largest military base from Houthi forces

Turkey

Turkish prosecuters launch investigation into leader of pro-Kurdish opposition

The leader of the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party, Selahattin Demirtas, is under investigation by a Turkish prosecutor over allegations that he

Turkey

NATO backs Turkey in its fight against militants in Syria and Iraq

NATO gave Turkey its full support in fighting militants in Syria and in Iraq at Tuesday’s emergency meeting in Brussels. After a 90-minute

Turkey

Turkey keeps up pressure on PKK with more airstrikes

Turkish military targets PKK 'logistic depots' and tightens up security on its border with Iraq

Turkey

Why is Turkey taking on Kurdish and Islamic State militants?

It was an attack last week that seemingly triggered Turkey’s unprecedented double battle against Kurdish and Islamic State militants. 32 people were

Turkey

Growing tension over new Turkish military offensive in Syria and Iraq

Kurdish fighters in northern Syria are accusing the Turkish army of shelling their positions

Syria

Turkey appears to attack Kurdish targets in Syria, Turkey denies claim

Media reports of Turkish strikes on Kurdish PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party) targets in northern Syria seem to reveal the true focus of Ankara’s fight

Yemen

Houthi militants reject Saudi-coalition truce in Yemen

Forces fighting with the Saudi-led coalition fought Houthi militia for control of Yemen’s largest air base north of Aden. The violence continued

Turkey

Turkish strikes on PKK in Iraq put peace process at risk

Turkish forces have launched airstrikes against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq. It comes amid fresh attacks on ISIL targets in Syria.

Turkey

Turkey 'bombs PKK' in Iraq as well as ISIL in Syria

Turkish warplanes launched strikes against camps of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, according to local media.

Turkey

Turkish airstrikes in Syria could signal new role in fight against ISIL

Ankara has also dropped its earlier refusal to allow US warplanes to launch strikes from a Turkish base