Alex Thomson
Syria: what the draft UN resolution on chemical weapons really means
From imminent intervention to the realpolitik of Moscow, outplaying the west at every turn – what a difference a few weeks makes.
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Syria massacre: regime ‘has cut off water supplies’
Having been prevented from getting food, Syrian activists in a besieged suburb of Damascus say regime forces have now attacked their water supply, in a desperate situation.
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Alex Thomson
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Modern warfare: a battles for the centre of cities?
A new book by a top military advisor claims modern day warfare is no longer nation states fighting on a foreign battlefield, but small groups of insurgents fighting in the centre of our cities.
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World of Terminator is coming, says RAF chief
The head of the RAF tells Channel 4 News that the world of Terminator 2 is coming in response to a question about unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as “drones”.
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Alex Thomson
A straw poll of those in support of Syrian bombing
As an opinion poll shows three quarters of people don’t support bombing Syria, Alex Thomson heads to Jack Straw’s patch in search of any people in favour.
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Syria crisis: why chemical gas is warfare’s ‘red line’
Almost 100,000 people have died as a result of Syria’s two year conflict. Why did it take the suspicion of chemical gas for the west to consider intervention? Channel 4 News reports.
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Alex Thomson
Spectre of Blair haunts Syria war
Whatever William Hague says, the scars of the Iraq war are still being felt in Westminster, across the UK and in the bonds of the Anglo-American relationship.
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Alex Thomson
Spooks’ view on Syria: what wikileaks revealed
A Wikileaks disclosure of an email from a military officer reveals why special foreign forces were in Syria in 2011 – and why back then, there was caution about airstrikes.
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Alex Thomson
Disregard talk of a ‘blitz’ on Syria
There will be no blitz – the west wants to bomb the Syrian government into never using these weapons on its people again. And any strikes will be all about high-explosive punishment.
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UK calls for UN to back Syria strikes
The UK has drafted a resolution and is seeking the backing of the UN Security Council for “all necessary measures to protect civilians” in Syria, said David Cameron.
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Red Cross: Syrian authorities block aid access to Homs
The Red Cross is warning of ‘tragic’ consequences if Syrian authorities continue to block access to the old city of Homs, where trapped civilians are in desperate need of food of medical supplies.
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Alex Thomson
Danny Nightingale questioned about weapons haul
“It’s something I should have done. I couldn’t tell you why I didn’t do it ” – Danny Nightingale explains at his court martial why he failed to hand in a pistol and ammunition.
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Alex Thomson
SAS trial – armed farce
Matters in the Court Martial for the trial of SAS sniper Danny Nightingale were not without their lighter moments on Thursday, as the defence counsel introduced a 9mm glock pistol to the court martial.
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Alex Thomson
How did weaponry end up in Danny Nightingale’s house?
An SAS adjutant who knew Sgt Danny Nightingale well is questioned about the regiment’s attitude to weapons and ammunition in soldiers’ homes.
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Hidden heroes on the other side of Syria’s refugee crisis
On World Refugee Day, Reem Alsalem from UNHCR writes for Channel 4 News on the refugees who came to Syria to start a new life – but find themselves trapped in a new crisis.
