Jihad v soccer: the Islamic State’s convoluted love-hate relationship
If Islamic State (IS) was serious about attacking Euro 2016, its plans…
Two Russian helicopter pilots killed by ‘Islamic State’ in Syria
Helicopter pilots called in action by the Syrian allies were shot down…
Syrian army extends truce, but fighting rages on
The Syrian army has extended a nationwide ceasefire for three days as…
UNESCO meets to expand World Heritage
UN cultural agency UNESCO will gather in Istanbul on Sunday to review…
Syrian army declares 72-hour halt in fighting
The Syrian regime troops have announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire coinciding with…
Udo Steinbach: ‘The physical end of ‘Islamic State’ is approaching’
In Syria and Iraq, the 'Islamic State' group has been losing ground…
US and Russia discuss possibility of increased cooperation in Syria
"The discussion was about the options for settling the Syrian conflict, including…
Russia, Turkey foreign ministers hold first meeting to thaw ties
Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, has met with Turkey's Mevlut Cavusoglu to…
Two dozen children killed in Syria airstrikes, says UNICEF
Attacks on children in Syria have become "commonplace," the UN body said.…
Russian airstrikes hit rebel-held Aleppo as battle rages
Russian and Syrian government planes have targeted rebel-held areas of Aleppo in…