Trump, Putin discuss Syria ceasefire in first talks since US air strikes
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday moved to ease the tension from US air strikes in April against Russian ally Syria.
Wed May 03 2017
Blast kills 11 on way to Afghan wedding
The blast occurred on Thursday just as 30 Afghan civilians were killed in US air strikes in the neighbouring province of Kunduz, a hotbed of Taliban insurgency.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Obama apologises to MSF for deadly Kunduz air strike
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday apologised to Doctors Without Borders (MSF) for a deadly US air strike on an Afghan hospital.
Thu Oct 08 2015
Doctors Without Borders demands international probe into Kunduz air strike
After a US air strike hit their medical facility last Saturday, Doctors without Borders chief Joanne Liu demands an international fact-finding commission probe the attack.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Father of 'dead' French jihadist speaks out
The father of a French jihadist who became an expert bombmaker and was likely killed in US air strikes in Syria has said his son wanted to "die a martyr."
Fri Nov 07 2014
Obama: Syria strikes coalition shows US not 'alone' in fighting IS
Obama said that the operation against IS would take time but he would "do what is necessary" to defeat the group.
Tue Sep 23 2014
Jihadist group, IS claims beheading of US journalist
Jihadist group the Islamic State on Tuesday claimed to have executed American journalist James Foley in revenge for US air strikes against its fighters and threatened to kill a second reporter.
Tue Aug 19 2014
Obama authorizes air strikes to prevent Iraq 'genocide'
President Barack Obama said Thursday he had authorized US air strikes on Iraq and humanitarian supply drops to prevent a "genocide" by Islamist extremists against minorities.
Fri Aug 08 2014