Drone footage shows vast convoy leaving crumbling Aleppo

Drone footage shows vast convoy leaving crumbling Aleppo

As part of a ceasefire deal thousands of civilians have been evacuated from a devastated Aleppo where they have been trapped in constant fighting. The once-flourishing economic centre with its renowned ancient sites has been pulverised during the war, which has killed more than 300,000 people, created the worlds worst refugee crisis and allowed for the rise of Islamic State (Isis). Dec 16, 2016
Theresa May welcomes EUs Brexit discussions as she arrives in Brussles

Theresa May welcomes EUs Brexit discussions as she arrives in Brussles

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said she was glad the other 27 EU national leaders will meet without her to discuss Brexit negotiations on 15 December, saying it was only right that they prepare as well. She also reaffirmed Britians intentions of invoking Article 50, but refused to be drawn on the question of how long negations would take. A British EU envoy was quoted as saying it cold take up to 10 years for Britain to negotiate a new trade deal with the EU. Dec 15, 2016
Orphan children trapped in Aleppo plead to leave

Orphan children trapped in Aleppo plead to leave

In a video posted by pro-opposition Syrian TV channel, Halab Today TV, a group of children from inside Aleppo plead for their lives and describe the terrifying barrage of airstrikes they are enduring. A 10-year-old girl called Yasmeen Farmouz speaks on behalf of the group of youngsters, and asked people all over the world to help them evacuate from their city, which is currently under heavy bombardment from the Syrian government forces, supported by Russia war planes and Iranian militia groups. The video was released after reports that the evacuation efforts for civilians has been delayed again. The United Nations said the bombardment of the city could amount to war crimes. Dec 15, 2016