US-backed forces in Syria say ‘final’ battle for Raqqa is on
World | October 14, 2017 15:41 ISTLosing Raqqa, in many ways the symbol of IS’ caliphate, would be yet another blow to the militant group.
Losing Raqqa, in many ways the symbol of IS’ caliphate, would be yet another blow to the militant group.
The Russian airstrikes destroyed an IS strongpoint in the town of Albu Kamal near the Syrian-Iraqi border.
In the 46-minute audio recording, Baghdadi has called for attacks on Western media and references North Korean threats to the US.
Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah are trying to mediate a reconciliation between Syria and Hamas. If they succeed, it would shore up a weak spot in alliance at a time when Iran has strengthened ties with Syria and Iraq.
In Pakistan the worry is that returning fighters, including those who had fought on the side of IS, could start another round of sectarian bloodletting.
Russia has provided military backing for Syrian President Bashar Assad’s forces since 2015. It has repeatedly fired salvoes of such missiles, from both the sea and mainland Russia.
Russia has been providing air cover for Assad’s troops since 2015, changing the tide of the war and giving Syrian and allied troops an advantage over opposition fighters and ISIS.
Syrian state media said the airstrikes in Raqqa killed dozens of civilians and all blamed the US-led coalition.
Syria has no information about the 39 Indians believed to have been taken captive by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organisation, the country's Ambassador Riad Kamel Abbas said on Monday
President Donald Trump said he will not let Bashar al-Assad get away with using chemical weapons on his people in Syria, as he slammed his predecessor Barack Obama for not taking enough action
The strike by the US-led coalition struck the prison on Monday where the civilians were held captives by IS in the central part of Raqqa.
The frustration of losing the first two games got reflected in his words after registering the thumping victory over Turkmenistan.
For India, it was their second consecutive defeat after their loss against Syria in their campaign opener. Qatar, the more fancied side, struggled to find their rhythm as India put up a spirited performance.
The U-23 Indian football team suffered defeat from the U-23 Syria as they could not capitalize on the chances that were created.
The US on Wednesday said Iran continues to be the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism along with Sudan and Syria.
India U-23 side are coming into the tournament on the back of a two-week long camp in New Delhi followed by two back-to-back international friendlies against Singapore.
Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was reported dead on Tuesday, according to a Syrian monitoring group, a day after Iraq declared it had driven the terror group from their one-time biggest stronghold of Mosul
The Indian football coach Stephen Constantine stated that the team need to concentrate on the upcoming matches where the face Qatar and Syria
Today’s report comes a day after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi formally declared Mosul liberated from the ISIS after nearly nine months of fierce fighting to dislodge the extremist militants from their last major stronghold in Iraq.
The United States and Russia have reached agreement on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, three U.S. officials said Friday as President Donald Trump held his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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