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Syria ceasefire collapse: Disappointed John Kerry says political solution only path to peace

Speaking after a meeting of the International Syria Support Group in New York on 22 September 2016, US Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the Syrian governments offensive in Aleppo as exactly the kind of regime action that has done so much damage to the peace process.He said a political solution was the only way peace could be reached and was disappointed by the failure of the ceasefire this week. Sep 23, 2016

Activists report white phosphorus attacks on Aleppo

Activists have reported the use of white phosphorus being used on rebel-held areas on Aleppo City, Syria, on 22 September. It has not been independently verified that white phosphorus was used but the video shows the sky being lit up and residents reported an attack with fires after the bombing, suggesting that some incendiary may have been used. If white phosphorus lands on a persons skin it can burn right through the flesh to the bone. Sep 23, 2016

Retired colonel Tim Collins claims no decency in Afghan war crime investigation

Former Colonel Tim Collins said there is no decency in the independent policing unit set up to investigate allegations of war crimes against British soldiers in Afghanistan. Col. Collins said the investigation, which the Ministry of Defence said had so far received almost 600 complaints relating to 150 indivduals, was a waste of time and money. He also said soldiers need to be afforded the protections of civilian workers - such as a trade union - if they are going to be subject to civilian-level scrutiny whilst in a theatre of war. Sep 22, 2016

Syrian White Helmets rescue workers show devastation of strike on UN aid convoy

The Syrian Civil Defense responded to an inter-agency aid convoy, operated by the United Nations and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, that was destroyed by an air strike in Aleppo on 19 September. The Syrian Civil Defense claim it was a regime helicopter that dropped four barrel bombs on the convoy that was filled with medicine, food and nappies for civilians. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said it was not clear if the attack was carried out by Syria or Russia. Sep 20, 2016

Tommy Robinson angry at police action following f**k Isis England flag controversy

EXCLUSIVE: The former EDL leader has criticised police actions after his proposed ban from attending England football matches was rejected on 19 September. Robinson had been labelled a catalyst for violence and disorder by the UK Football Policing Unit after being seen holding an England flag with the words f**k Isis printed on the front. Sep 19, 2016

Tommy Robinson angry at police action following f**k Isis England flag controversy

EXCLUSIVE: The former EDL leader has criticised police actions after his proposed ban from attending England football matches was rejected on 19 September. Robinson had been labelled a catalyst for violence and disorder by the UK Football Policing Unit after being seen holding an England flag with the words f**k Isis printed on the front. Sep 19, 2016

Manhattan explosion caught on CCTV

The footage shows the moment of the blast, captured by cameras at Orangetheory Fitness, a local gym on the street. The blast injured at least 29 people and police are saying that the cause of the blast was unknown, but based on initial information they had ruled out international terrorism and natural gas. Sep 19, 2016

Manhattan explosion caught on CCTV

The footage shows the moment of the blast, captured by cameras at Orangetheory Fitness, a local gym on the street. The blast injured at least 29 people and police are saying that the cause of the blast was unknown, but based on initial information they had ruled out international terrorism and natural gas. Sep 19, 2016
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