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Syrian government, opposition start blame game over suspension of peace talks

The opposition said the Bashar al-Assad regime had refused to resume the talks until "the humanitarian demands were met or (we) see something on the ground."

Feb 4, 2016

ISIS radio station in Afghanistan destroyed in airstrike

The Afghan Air Force carried out an airstrike in the Nangarhar province on Monday.

Feb 2, 2016

Syrian peace talks to begin, opposition to boycott Geneva meeting

The talks were initially scheduled to begin on 25 January, but were pushed to Friday as differences persisted over which groups would attend.

Jan 29, 2016

Syria gains control over Sheikh Miskeen in Daraa Province

At least 98 personnel of Syrian armed forces, NDF and PLA are reported to have been killed in the clashes.

Jan 26, 2016

Somalia: Al Shabaab kill 17 in beach restaurant attack

At least 17 people were killed when Islamist gunmen struck a popular beachside restaurant in the Somali capital of Mogadishu late on 21 January, Somali police said. Al Shabaab, a militant group aligned with al Qaeda, said its members set off two car bombs at the Beach View Cafe on Mogadishus popular Lido beach, engaging in a gun battle for hours with government troops trying to flush them out.

Jan 22, 2016

UN Iraq conflict report: 18,000 killed, 3 million displaced in under two years; Isis holds 3,500 sex slaves

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released the report on Tuesday.

Jan 19, 2016

Yemen: 20 killed in Saudi-led coalition airstrike on Sanaa police facility

As many as 30 people are believed to be trapped under the debris of the building.

Jan 18, 2016

At least 13 killed in suicide blast in Jalalabad

The bomb blast took place inside provincial council member Obaidullah Shinwari's house.

Jan 17, 2016

US releases video showing airstrikes destroying Isis' cash storage in Mosul

The Isis cash storage facility was hit by two 900 kg bombs.

Jan 16, 2016

US-led airstrike destroys millions of Isis' money in Mosul

The money is believed to have been used to fund terrorist activities.

Jan 12, 2016

Russian airstrikes kill 57 in Syria: Reports

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 21 civilians, 29 militants and seven detainees were killed in the strikes.

Jan 10, 2016

Iran says Saudi Arabia hit its embassy in Yemen airstrike, injured staff

Tehran also placed a ban on products from Saudi Arabia.

Jan 7, 2016

Syrian citizen journalist Ruqia Hassan killed by Isis for 'spying'

She is considered to be the first female journalist to be murdered by Isis for reporting from within its area.

Jan 6, 2016

Yemen: Home for the blind bombed as Saudi-led airstrikes intensify against Houthi forces

A home for the blind and the Chamber of Commerce are among a number of sites destroyed by Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen.

Jan 5, 2016

Delhi beefs up security for Francois Hollande's Republic Day visit amid terror threats

An officer said the security during French President's visit will be as tight as it was during US President Barack Obama's last year.