Islamic State May Have 31,500 Fighters, Says CIA

The Islamic State (IS) may have as many as 31,500 fighters in Syria and Iraq - three times higher than previously feared, the CIA believes. A review of intelligence reports from May to August estimates the militant group can muster between 20,000 and...

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Coalition's Plans For IS Fight Look Cowardly

America has succeeded in putting together a 37-nation coalition against the Islamic State (IS). Who does what within it is to be confirmed. All signatories to the agreement struck in Jeddah, at the Nato summit in Wales, and in phone calls over the last...

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US Campaign Against IS A Work In Progress

Key Arab allies of the US have pledged to "do their share" to fight the Islamic State group. But, strikingly, the country with the biggest border adjacent to Islamic State-conquered territory is not on board. Turkey's unwillingness to sign up to the...

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Ten Arab States Sign US Pact To 'Destroy' IS

Ten Arab states have signed up to US President Barack Obama's campaign against Islamic State (IS) militants. Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and six Gulf Arab states said they would help stop the flow of funds and fighters to the group and possibly join...

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Pistorius: The Charges And Possible Sentences

If the judge convicts Oscar Pistorius of the pre-meditated murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, he faces a lifetime in jail with no possibility of parole for 25 years. But the judge can give a reduced sentence if she finds "substantial or compelling...

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Oscar Pistorius Faces Judgement Day In Trial

M'Lady: The Trial Judge Who Rose From Nothing Updated: 11:49pm UK, Wednesday 10 September 2014 By Alex Crawford, Special Correspondent, in Pretoria The fate of Oscar Pistorius lies in the palm of one Thokozile Masipa, a woman who grew up in poverty...

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Bribes Of Cash And Guns To Tackle IS Jihadis

Washington is on the move. From dither to decision to deliberation and even direction, it's been a frustrating process to behold. But it may, in the end, provide a map through the minefield of the Middle East that is at least navigable. Past failures...

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UK To Send Machine Guns And Ammo To Iraq

Britain is sending £1.6m of military kit, including heavy machine guns, to Iraq to help fight Islamic State militants. Announcing the decision in a written statement, Michael Fallon, the Secretary of State for Defence, said the equipment would be used...

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Ukraine Conflict 'Impossible' To Win Militarily

By Katie Stallard, Moscow Correspondent Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has told Sky News the conflict in his country cannot be solved by military means alone. Speaking in the southern city of Mariupol, close to the frontline between his forces...

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Report Into Downing Of MH17 Set For Release

Dutch authorities are expected to publish a preliminary report into the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 later. The Netherlands is co-ordinating criminal investigations into the July 17 disaster by multiple countries, including Ukraine,...

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Residents Fearful Amid Fragile Ukraine Truce

Deep Divisions Amid Fragile Ukraine Peace Updated: 12:27pm UK, Saturday 06 September 2014 By Katie Stallard, Moscow Correspondent in Mariupol Ceasefire is a temporary state. It's not the same as lasting peace. What has been agreed so far is a...

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Fresh Fighting Threatens Ukraine Ceasefire

Residents Fearful Amid Fragile Ukraine Truce Updated: 12:15pm UK, Sunday 07 September 2014 By Katie Stallard, Moscow Correspondent, in Mariupol On the outskirts of Mariupol you could see the remains of Ukrainian artillery still smouldering. We...

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Residents Fearful Amid Fragile Ukraine Truce

Deep Divisions Amid Fragile Ukraine Peace Updated: 12:27pm UK, Saturday 06 September 2014 By Katie Stallard, Moscow Correspondent in Mariupol Ceasefire is a temporary state. It's not the same as lasting peace. What has been agreed so far is a...

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Ukraine Skirmishes Despite Ceasefire Deal

Deep Divisions Amid Fragile Ukraine Peace Updated: 12:27pm UK, Saturday 06 September 2014 By Katie Stallard, Moscow Correspondent in Mariupol Ceasefire is a temporary state. It's not the same as lasting peace. What has been agreed so far is a...

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