The industrialisation of reconciliation: Iran, Saudi Arabia and IS
I came across a curious news item the other day on Reuters…
Another temple in Syria’s Palmyra severely damaged
Activists say the self-styled "Islamic State" has damaged another temple in the…
Turkey launches first coalition airstrikes against IS
Turkish fighter jets have hit "Islamic State" targets in Syria - for…
Putin discusses Syria with Al-Sisi, Arab leaders
Al-Sisi’s visit marks his fourth to Russia, and his third as president
Turkey ready for anti-IS strikes: Pentagon
Turkish officials have said they are now ready to fully participate in…
UN Security Council discusses Islamic State violence against gays
The UN Security Council has discussed violence against gays committed by the…
‘Islamic State’s’ destruction of Palmyra temple ‘war crime’: UNESCO
The UN's cultural agency UNESCO has called the destruction of a famed…
‘Islamic State’ blows up Baal Shamin temple in Syria’s Palmyra
'Islamic State' (IS) militants have blown up the temple of Baal Shamin…
Deadly Syrian government attacks on Damascus suburb: Activists
Several civilians have been killed in air strikes and shelling by Syrian…