Exclusive: Syrian army, allies preparing attack in Aleppo area – sources
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian army and allied Iranian and Hezbollah forces are preparing for a ground offensive against insurgents in the Aleppo area backed by Russian air strikes, two senior regional officials familiar with the plans said on Tuesday.
Beyond MH17, a century of air crash probes and new pressures
LONDON (Reuters) – As the spotlight falls on Dutch crash investigators and their high=profile probe into the downing of a Malaysian airliner, air accident detectives worldwide are waging a much more discreet daily battle to keep flying safe.
ICC prosecutor to investigate Russia, Georgia over 2008 conflict
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Tuesday she would investigate both sides in a 2008 war between Russia and Georgia for crimes including the killing of peacekeepers and attacks on civilians.
Carter says U.S. will sail, fly and operate wherever international law allows
BOSTON (Reuters) – In a clear rebuff to China, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday that the United States military would sail and fly wherever international law allowed, including the South China Sea.
Houthi leader urges all followers to join fight against Arab coalition
DUBAI (Reuters) – The leader of Yemen’s Houthis urged all followers on Tuesday to head to war fronts to repel what he called invaders, a reference to an Arab coalition that intervened to overturn the rule of his Iranian-allied group over large parts of…
Tuareg clans at heart of Mali conflict end feud
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Two rival Tuareg clans in northern Mali have ended a decades-old feud that has frustrated efforts to halt a conflict between pro-government militias and separatists, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Merkel rebuffs party pressure to take tougher line on refugees
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel resisted pressure from her own conservatives on Tuesday to tighten Germany’s border controls and turn away refugees arriving via Austria, participants at a meeting of lawmakers said.
Al Jazeera journalist Fahmy says betrayed, abandoned by Canada PM
TORONTO (Reuters) – Mohamed Fahmy, the Al Jazeera journalist pardoned last month after spending over 400 days in an Egyptian jail, said on Tuesday that Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper should have worked much harder to secure his release.
Islamic State urges jihad against Russians, Americans: audio
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State called on Muslims to launch a “holy war” against Russians and Americans over what it called their “crusaders’ war” in the Middle East, an audio message distributed by supporters of the ultra hardline group said on Tuesd…
Top U.S. general to visit Israel as defence aid talks expected to resume
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The top U.S. military officer will visit Israel next week, Israel’s military said on Tuesday, as the two nations prepare to resume talks on defence aid that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had suspended in protest at the Iran nu…
