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ISIS takes Syrian state’s last oilfield
Islamic State fighters have seized the last major oilfield under Syrian government control during battles over a…
France will not intervene on the ground in Syria
President Francois Hollande on Monday ruled out sending French ground troops to Syria. "It would be inconsequential…
Russian experts in Syria inspect, expand air bases
Russian military experts who arrived in Syria weeks ago have been inspecting air bases and working to enlarge…
Saudi-led coalition jets kill 20 at wake in Yemen
Jets belonging to a Saudi-led coalition accidentally killed at least 20 people at a wake in northern Yemen on…
Turkish military jets strike PKK targets after deadly militant attack
Turkey's military said on Monday its warplanes bombarded Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets overnight after the…
At least 47 killed in clashes between ISIS and Syrian rebels: monitor
At least 47 fighters were killed in clashes between the Islamic State group and rival Syrian rebels, a monitor said…
New wave of air strikes shake Yemen capital
Powerful explosions shook the Yemeni capital Sunday, witnesses said, after the Saudi-led coalition vowed to press…
US, allies launch 25 air strikes in Iraq, eight in Syria
US and coalition forces launched 25 air strikes in Iraq and eight in Syria on Friday against Islamic State…
Obama and Saudi king stress ‘warm ties’ at White House summit
US President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia's King Salman held a long-delayed first White House summit Friday…
UAE, Bahrain lose 45 troops on black day for Yemen coalition
The UAE said 45 of its soldiers engaged in a Saudi-led campaign against Shia rebels in Yemen were killed in an…