Turkish Operation Rescues Soldiers Guarding Tomb In Syria
The raid evacuated some 40 Turkish soldiers stationed near Aleppo at the Tomb of Suleyman Shah, the grandfather of the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
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U.S., Turkey Reach Agreement To Train, Equip Some Syrian Rebels
A defense official tells NPR that the rebels will be vetted and screened under top-secret protocols. Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia will also be part of the effort.
UN Envoy: Syria Agrees To Proposed Break In Airstrikes On Aleppo
The city has been the subject of bitter fighting, with rebels and government forces dividing a place that was once a productive economic engine. The U.N. wants to create a "freeze" on violence there.
U.N. Calls On EU To Expand Rescue Of Migrants In Mediterranean
The High Commissioner for Refugees wants the European Union to expand its Operation Triton to intercept and rescue would-be migrants, most of them trying to reach Italy.
Family Confirms U.S. Hostage Kayla Mueller Dead
In a statement, her family said they had received information the 26-year-old was dead. Mueller, who was captured in August 2013, was a prisoner of the self-described Islamic State when she died.
Syria Has Learned About Airstrikes On ISIS Via 'Iraq And Other Countries'
Word that some communication is taking place helps explain how military jets from the U.S.-led coalition and Syria have avoided clashing as they attack targets on the ground.
ISIS Claims U.S. Hostage Was Killed Friday In Jordanian Attack
We do not have confirmation of her fate, but her family says the American hostage is Kayla Mueller, an aid worker from Prescott, Ariz.
All-Female Jihadi Group Delivers Guide To Life Under Islamic State
A manifesto posted online by the al-Khanssaa Brigade paints an idyllic picture of life for women and says "there is no greater responsibility for a woman than being a wife to her husband."
Syrian Rebels Want To Fight Assad, But Now They'll Face ISIS
Moderate Syrian rebels took up arms to topple President Bashar Assad. But the U.S. is planning to train them to fight against a different foe, the self-declared Islamic State, instead.
Virtual Games Try To Generate Real Empathy For Faraway Conflict
A corner of the video game industry is covering the news through immersive experiences. One game transports players into the middle of the Syrian civil war.