BBC News | Syrian rebels linked to al-Qaeda have seized control of a key airbase in the north-western province of Idlib after a long battle, Syrian state TV says.

RT | Russia and Belarus are also setting up a joint air defense system.

At least 80 people were taken to hospital with respiratory problems in Lebanon, the state news agency said.

Washington Free Beacon | Routinely photographed by Iranians for intelligence purposes.

London Independent | Mohammed Emwazi, known as Jihadi John, is among around 10 jihadists on the hit-list, which also included the two British men killed by RAF drone attack.

World’s most powerful nations are willing to sacrifice hundreds of thousands of lives to protect their interests.

Officials blame PKK fighters for bomb attack in eastern province of Igdir, which killed at least 14 police officers.

RT | An Iraqi woman has taken revenge on the Islamic State commander who forced her into sex slavery, killing him near the city of Mosul.

BBC News | Germany can cope with at least 500,000 asylum-seekers a year for several years, Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel has said.

Zero Hedge | With every day that we get closer to the all-out Syrian war.