Syria

Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria

Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military planes flying to Syria, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.

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IS Vows ‘Revenge’ for Ex-Leader’s Death

Islamic State vowed "revenge" over the killing of its former leader, calling on supporters to take advantage of the war in Ukraine to stage attacks in Europe.

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Israel Strikes Government Positions in Syria: State Media

Israel carried out air strikes on government-held positions in Syria, the state news agency SANA said, without reporting any casualties.

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Syria Regime Shelling Kills Four Children: Monitor

Four children were killed on their way to school after regime forces shelled a town in the Idlib region, Syria's last main rebel bastion.

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100 Children Missing From Syria Jail Attacked by IS: UN

The fate of 100 children who had been detained in a Syrian prison is unknown more than two months after jihadists attacked the facility.

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Iraq Building Syria Wall to Keep Out IS Fighters

Iraq is building a concrete wall along part of its border with Syria to stop Islamic State group jihadists from infiltrating.

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Drones: Militant Game Changer in the Middle East?

Militants in the Middle East are likely to view drones as a useful addition to their current arsenal which adds a level of complexity to military operations.

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Ukraine Isn’t Waging an Insurgency – Yet

The US should prepare for the possibility that Ukraine will need political and military support to fight an unconventional campaign against Russia.

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IS Names New Leader, Confirms Death of Predecessor

IS confirmed the death of its leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurashi, more than a month after his demise, and named Abu Hasan al-Hashemi al-Qurashi as his successor.

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Two Revolutionary Guards Killed in Israeli Syria Strike: Iran

An Israeli attack in Syria this week killed two officers from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the Islamic republic's ideological army said, vowing revenge.

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