Syrian government troops have shot down missiles fired at two airbases in the country, according to state TV.The reports said the missiles had targeted Shayrat airbase in Homs province and Dumair mili... Continue reading

Theresa May has denied launching airstrikes in Syria on the orders of Donald Trump, as she faced MPs for the first time since the military action.The Prime Minister insisted it was morally and legally... Continue reading

Russia was not spoiling for a fight in Syria. Not with the US.That much was clear in the Kremlin's muted reaction to an incident back in February, curiously brought back to the fore in recent remarks ... Continue reading

The US military is ready to provide Donald Trump with options on striking Syria, the US defence secretary has said.James Mattis said the US was still assessing intelligence relating to Syrian Presiden... Continue reading

A Serbian nationalist who described Muslims as "excrement" and called for Croats to have their eyes gouged out at the height of the Balkans wars has had an acquittal for war crimes overturned.Vojislav... Continue reading