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Syria: why this is not the start of World War Three
As the number of countries embroiled in the Syria conflict rises, it is easy to think the situation could well spiral out of control.
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Russia says the shelling of its embassy in the Syrian capital was an “act of terrorism” designed to intimidate “supporters of the fight against terrorism”.
Nato says it is ready to “defend” allies after Russian jets violated Turkish airspace whilst conducting air strikes in Syria.
Nato rejects Russia’s explanation that its incursion into Turkish air space was a mistake and says Moscow is sending more ground troops to Syria.
Moscow says its jets have carried out 18 strikes against the Islamic State group since Thursday, but doubts remain over the real target.
As the number of countries embroiled in the Syria conflict rises, it is easy to think the situation could well spiral out of control.
Russian air strikes in Syria are targeting Free Syrian Army recruits trained by the CIA, US Senator senate John McCain has said.
Russia confirms it has begun air strikes in Syria, just hours after parliament granted Vladimir Putin the right to use military force in the war-torn country.
Syria will dominate a meeting of the UN general assembly in New York, with Russia pressing other countries to unite against Islamic State.
France has launched airstrikes against the jihadi group in Syria for the first time and calls for a “global solution” to the Syrian crisis.
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David Cameron’s foreign policy record has been criticised by a top military figure and a high profile Conservative, Lord Ashcroft has claimed in his explosive biography.
The exhibition by the great Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei at the Royal Academy is remarkable and dominated by the pressure and suffering the Chinese authorities have subjected him.
The US Secretary of State told Channel 4 News that the crisis gripping Europe is a human catastrophe but cannot be solved by taking in people.
Middle class Syrians flee their homes and board a ferry from Lebanon to Turkey – the first stage of a dangerous journey to Europe. Are they refugees or migrants? Does it matter?
Jeremy Corbyn’s first shadow cabinet as Labour leader is already facing criticism for its failure to place female MPs in the most prominent positions.