Jordan commander: IS expands hold in border camp for Syrians
The commander of Jordan's border guards says Islamic State extremists are expanding their influence in a sprawling border camp for displaced Syrians, posing a growing threat to the US-allied kingdom.
Feb 15, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
Turkey reinforces military campaign in Syria; dispatches 300 commandos
In the western Turkish province of Denizli where 300 commandos from a base were first taken in buses to a military airport and then to the border region in military planes to join the Turkish-led operation.
Dec 09, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
More Turkish tanks enter Syria in new front: State Media
The tanks crossed into the village from Elbeyli in the Turkish province of Kilis to provide military support to Syrian opposition fighters, a state-run news agency said.
Sep 03, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
Obama warns Islamic State leaders: `You are next`
US President Barack Obama voiced fresh determination to destroy the Islamic State on Monday, vowing to kill the group`s leaders and win back territory in the Middle East.
Dec 15, 2015, 04:30 AM IST
UK's Syria strikes 'illegal', will encourage terror: Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said terrorism is like a cancer which needed to be tackled with a "comprehensive" strategy, involving working with troops on the ground.
Dec 06, 2015, 20:40 PM IST
