An Iraqi Shi'ite militia said on Wednesday it had dispatched more than 1,000 fighters to the frontline in neighboring Syria, escalating foreign involvement in the battle for Aleppo, the biggest prize in five years of relentless civil war. New footage emerged of civilians choking in the...

Three Turkish soldiers were killed and four injured Tuesday in a Daesh attack in Syria’s Aleppo province, the military said. “Rockets were launched at two Turkish tanks operating in Wuguf district of Aleppo on Tuesday,” the Turkish General Staff said in an emailed statement....

Nothing less than victory will do for Manchester City in Saturday's feisty Premier League derby against Manchester United, playmaker David Silva has said. Silva, who scored both goals in Spain's friendly win over Belgium last week and two more against Liechtenstein in their World Cup...

PARIS French anti-terrorism police have launched an investigation after a car full of six gas cylinders was found in Paris, near Notre Dame Cathedral, over the weekend, French daily Le Figaro reported Wednesday. The car – with registration plates missing and its hazard lights flashing...