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French Jihadists in Syria Might Have Been Killed by French Government Airstrikes
France, which insists that it is not targeting individual jihadists but rather the Islamic State, seems eager to avoid the controversy surrounding extrajudicial executions, the legality and morality of which has been hotly disputed.
We Asked an Expert Why Australia Has Stopped Bombing Syria
It was revealed earlier this week that Australian forces haven't flown a mission in Syria since Russia became involved. No official reason has been given.
Airstrikes Hit Yet Another Wedding Party in Yemen, Killing Dozens
Residents in the town of Sanban said the three brothers had been waiting for their brides' party to arrive when the missile hit their house.
Kurdish Fighters Seize Chunk of Strategic Territory From Islamic State Near Kirkuk
The Kurds have been fiercely defending the city of Kirkuk since last summer, holding ground that they insist they will never surrender to the Islamic State terror insurgency.
Quick Hit: Dozens Killed in Syria Airstrikes
Russia has also carried out its first airstrikes in the country, on what Moscow claims are Islamic State targets.
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This weekend, protesters calling themselves the "Fuck Parade" attacked the cereal cafe, and some men tried to deliver a piglet to 10 Downing Street.
We Spoke to the Lawyer Advising Australians Who Want to Illegally Fight the Islamic State
Fighting in Syria and Iraq is illegal, even if you join the Kurds against the Islamic State. Adelaide lawyer and war veteran Ralph Bleechmore offers advice to those who want to go anyway.
This Network of Merchants Is Helping Refugees Flee the Horrors of Yemen
As a Saudi-led naval blockade has slowed the flow of humanitarian aid into Yemen to a trickle, desperate people packed aboard cattle boats are being ferried by the hundreds to Somalia.
Videos Show Graphic Aftermath of Syrian Regime Strikes in Aleppo
As many as 32 people were reportedly killed in an attack on a rebel-held part of the city by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces.
Turkish Airstrikes in Iraq Said to Kill at Least 55 Kurdish Militants
Turkish warplanes reportedly hit PKK camps in northern Iraq overnight in a conflict that shows no signs of easing up ahead of a November 1 election.
Houthi TV Channel Shows Alleged Saudi Soldier Captured in Yemen
The Houthi-controlled television channel al Masirah broadcast a heavily edited clip of someone who was represented to be one of several Saudi soldiers captured during fighting.
Australia Has Begun Launching Airstrikes Within Syria
Reports suggest that Australia's military might have been behind as many as three strikes, but the precise number of Australian bombings has not been confirmed.