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Russian Warplanes Trapped Hundreds Turkmen Fighters in Syria’s Latakia

Tue Mar 15, 2016 13:41:41

The Russian Air Force trapped several hundred Turkmen militants inside the dense Furniluk Forests of northern Latakia after launching a series of airstrikes near the Turkish city of Yayladagi on Monday afternoon.

Afghanistan Defense Ministry: ISIS Killed over 600 Civilians in 6 Months

Tue Mar 15, 2016 13:25:03

Afghanistan says more than 600 civilians have been killed over the past six months at the hands of ISIS terrorists, who are trying to strengthen their foothold in the militancy-riddled country.

Kurdish Peshmerga Fighters Foil ISIS Offensive in Western Kirkuk

Tue Mar 15, 2016 13:09:44

Kurdish Peshmerga fighters in Iraq have thwarted an attack by Daesh (ISIS / ISIL) terrorists on their position in the west of Kirkuk Province.

Turkey’s Police Launch Crackdown on Protesters in Istanbul

Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:54:18

Turkish police have attacked the protesters who were out on the streets of Istanbul to denounce what they called the government’s failure in preventing terrorist assaults in the country.

Russian Defense Ministry: Troops Begin Shipping out of Syria

Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:16:51

Russia’s Defense Ministry says the country has started shipping its military equipment and materials out of Syria.

Putin, Obama Discuss Russia’s ‘Partial’ Troops Pullout from Syria

Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:04:00

US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have discussed Russia’s partial planned troop withdrawal from Syria, the White House says.

Syria – Conflict – UN – Russia – US – Iran Russian Pullout of Syria ‘Positive’ for Ceasefire: Iran FM Zarif

Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:43:44

Russia’s move to begin withdrawing from Syria should be seen as a positive sign for the ceasefire, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tuesday.

Iran Deputy FM: Saudi Anti-Hezbollah Bids Provocative, Rash

Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:21:01

A senior Iranian official criticizes as “impulsive and provocative” the Saudi-led move by blocs of Arab states to brand Lebanon’s resistance movement, Hezbollah, a terrorist organization.

Damascus Rejects Russia Troops Pullout Linked to Disagreement

Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:06:31

Syria has denied that Russia’s announcement to withdraw its military forces from the Arab country “reflects a Syrian-Russian difference.”

US Army Confirms Death of Top ISIS Commander Al-Shishani

Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:38:33

The United States has confirmed the death of a top ISIS (ISIL) commander known as Omar al-Shishani, reports say.

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