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Death of top militant commander in Syria

In a major blow to its backers Saudi Arabia and Turkey, head of the so-called Jaysh al-Islam has been killed.

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Death of top militant commander

In a major blow to its backers Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Zahran Alloush, the head of the so-called Jaysh al-Islam terrorist group, has been killed in a Syrian air raid.

India PM first visit to Pakistan

A dramatic turn in relations between two Asian archrivals: A surprise visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Pakistan, the first in over a decade. This comes after his visit to Russia and Afghanistan.

Qatar hampering Syria peace talks

Doha has rejected Russia’s request for help in efforts to provid a list of terrorist groups fighting the government of President Bashar al-Assad before next talks.