Syria war: Iraqi militias blame US for deadly border strike

Image copyright AFP Image caption Syrian pro-government forces retook the eastern border town of Albu Kamal in November An Iraqi paramilitary force has accused the US-led coalition against the Islamic State (IS) group of killing 22 of its fighters in an air strike in eastern Syria. However, the coalition says it did not carry out […]

England take on Tunisia in first match

Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: Tunisia 1-2 England Captain Harry Kane scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as England battled to victory over Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup. Kane nodded home from close range in the 91st minute following Harry Maguire’s flick-on from a corner, adding to […]

England take on Tunisia in first match

Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: Tunisia 1-2 England Captain Harry Kane scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as England battled to victory over Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup. Kane nodded home from close range in the 91st minute following Harry Maguire’s flick-on from a corner, adding to […]

Syria war: Government blames US for deadly air strike in east

Image copyright AFP Image caption Syrian pro-government forces retook the eastern border town of Albu Kamal in November Syrian state media say US-led coalition aircraft bombed pro-government forces near the border with Iraq on Sunday, leaving a number of people dead. A military source was cited as saying a position near Albu Kamal, in Deir […]

Yemen war: Battle rages over Hudaydah airport

Image copyright AFP Image caption The Yemeni pro-government offensive on Hudaydah began on Wednesday Pro-government forces in Yemen, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, have launched air strikes on the airport that serves the key port city of Hudaydah. They have also been fighting Houthi rebels on the ground with mortar fire. The pro-government forces said […]

Yemen war: Government troops ‘capture Hudaydah airport’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Government forces have said they will not attack the port of Hudaydah Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition say they have captured the airport of the main port city of Hudaydah from Houthi rebels. The military said engineers were now checking the surrounding area for mines. However, the Houthi-controlled […]

Yemen war: Government troops ‘capture Hudaydah airport’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Government forces have said they will not attack the port of Hudaydah Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition say they have captured the airport of the main port city of Hudaydah from Houthi rebels. The military said engineers were now checking the surrounding area for mines. However, the Houthi-controlled […]

Yemen war: Government troops ‘capture Hudaydah airport’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Government forces have said they will not attack the port of Hudaydah Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition say they have captured the airport of the main port city of Hudaydah from Houthi rebels. The military said engineers were now checking the surrounding area for mines. However, the Houthi-controlled […]

Yemen war: Government troops ‘capture Hudaydah airport’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Government forces have said they will not attack the port of Hudaydah Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition say they have captured the airport of the main port city of Hudaydah from Houthi rebels. The military said engineers were now checking the surrounding area for mines. However, the Houthi-controlled […]

Yemen war: Government troops ‘capture Hudaydah airport’

Image copyright AFP Image caption Government forces have said they will not attack the port of Hudaydah Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition say they have captured the airport of the main port city of Hudaydah from Houthi rebels. The military said engineers were now checking the surrounding area for mines. However, the Houthi-controlled […]