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IS ‘loses more than a quarter of its territory’ in Syria and Iraq
So-called Islamic State (IS) has lost more than a quarter of the territory it once controlled, new data shows.…
Russia vetoes U.N. demand to end bombing of Syria’s Aleppo
Russia vetoed a French-drafted U.N. Security Council resolution on Saturday that would have demanded an end to…
Attack on mourners in Yemen kills 140, say local health officials
Saudi-led warplanes struck a funeral at a community hall in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, the country's Houthi-run…
Russia builds up forces in Syria: Reuters data analysis
Russia has built up its forces in Syria since a ceasefire collapsed in late September, sending in troops, planes…
U.S. says strike in Yemen last week killed al Qaeda militant, wounded another
One al Qaeda militant was killed and another wounded in a strike in Yemen's Bayda province by the U.S. military…
Residents in Libya’s Sirte face ‘collapsed’ health system, food…
The health system in the Libyan city of Sirte has collapsed and thousands of residents are facing shortages of food…
Turkish soldier killed, 18 Islamic State fighters ‘neutralized’ in Syria clash
One Turkish soldier was killed and three slightly wounded in a clash with Islamic State fighters in Syria in…
Iraq warns Turkey of ‘regional war’ if doesn’t withdraw troops
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi warned Turkey that keeping troops in northern Iraq could lead to a…
About 4,655 migrants saved, 28 bodies found in rescues off Italy
About 4,655 migrants were saved on Tuesday and 28 bodies recovered in more than 30 rescue missions off the…
Syria peace efforts must continue despite break with Russia: Kerry
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday efforts to end Syria's war must continue despite Washington's…