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France says UK air force needed in Syria to raise pressure on Islamic State

France says UK air force needed in Syria to raise pressure on Islamic State

British air force capabilities would make a difference in the fight against Islamic State in Syria, with precision strikes especially…
Russia seeks economic revenge against Turkey over jet

Russia seeks economic revenge against Turkey over jet

Russia threatened economic retaliation against Turkey on Thursday and said it was still awaiting a reasonable explanation for the shooting…
Boko Haram militants kill 15 in southern Niger: sources

Boko Haram militants kill 15 in southern Niger: sources

Boko Haram militants attacked a village in Niger's southern border area of Diffa on Thursday, killing 15 people, two security…
Cameron says time to start bombing militants in Syria

Cameron says time to start bombing militants in Syria

Prime Minister David Cameron told MPs on Thursday it was time to join air strikes against Islamic State militants in…
Pope in Africa says dialogue vital to avert violence in God’s name

Pope in Africa says dialogue vital to avert violence in God’s name

Pope Francis said on Thursday in Kenya, a country that has seen a spate of attacks by Islamist militants, that…
Labour Party says considering ‘free vote’ for lawmakers on Syria airstrikes

Labour Party says considering ‘free vote’ for lawmakers on Syria airstrikes

Britain's opposition Labour Party is considering allowing its lawmakers to vote as they wish on whether to approve Prime Minister…
Human error led to deadly US strike on Afghan hospital: military

Human error led to deadly US strike on Afghan hospital: military

A U.S. investigation found that the deadly Oct. 3 air strike in Afghanistan that destroyed a hospital run by Medecins…
Merkel says downing of Russian plane has complicated Syria solution

Merkel says downing of Russian plane has complicated Syria solution

The shooting down of a Russian warplane by Turkey has complicated the process of finding a political solution in Syria…
West urges de-escalation after Turkey shoots down Russian plane

West urges de-escalation after Turkey shoots down Russian plane

Turkey's NATO allies on Wednesday called for a rapid de-escalation in tensions between Ankara and Moscow after Turkish fighter jets…
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