Iraqi prime minister says he would ‘welcome’ Russian airstrikes - The Washington Post: "If my house is burning, I take all the help I can get."
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"If my house is burning, I take all the help I can get."
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Russian intervention lifts Syria crisis to new level
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that the Iranian nuclear deal increased Tehran’s threat to his country.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the United Nations he is prepared to "immediately" resume peace talks with the Palestinians.
Kerry: US prepared to welcome Russia actions in Syria if directed at Islamic State, al-Qaeda.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States is prepared to welcome Russian military action in Syria as long as it is directed against the Islamic State group and al-Qaida affiliates.
The U.S. Secretary of State vowed that U.S. strikes against the Islamic State would continue.
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The reasons you shouldn't perhaps fret too much about Putin's Syria power play.
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States would have “grave concerns” if Russia used its airstrikes in Syria to support President Bashar Assad against groups other than Islamic State or al-Qaida.
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The spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition striking Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen denies it launched airstrikes that hit a wedding party.
Russia begins airstrikes in Syria, but West disputes targetsby Nataliya Vasilyeva and Jim Heintz | AP
Russia launched airstrikes Wednesday in Syria, sharply escalating Moscow’s role in the conflict but also raising questions about whether its intent is fighting Islamic State militants or protecting longtime ally, President Bashar Assad.
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Mexico extradites top capos, others from max security jailby Katherine Corcoran | AP
Mexico extradited 13 people to the United States on Wednesday, including two top drug lords and several suspects in two high-profile 2011 crimes involving Americans — an attack on immigration agents in San Luis Potosi and the killing of consulate workers in Ciudad Juarez.
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Russia followed its launch of airstrikes in Syria with a call Wednesday for the world to unite in the fight against terrorist groups, and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told foreign ministers of world powers that his country was circulating a draft U.N. Security Council resolution to help make it happen.
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The latest developments from the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders are grappling with a multitude of global crises, including the fight against terrorism — the Islamic State in particular — and easing the refugee crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (all times local):
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Argentina intensifies effort to get ex-spy chief, blasts USby Peter Prengaman | AP
Argentina on Wednesday intensified efforts to track down a former spy chief who reportedly has taken refuge in Miami, with top government officials saying they plan to summon the American ambassador and accusing U.S. authorities of stonewalling.
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US airstrikes back Afghan push to retake city from Talibanby Lynne O'Donnell | AP
Afghan troops backed by U.S. airstrikes massed Wednesday on the outskirts of a key northern city seized by the Taliban in the buildup for what is likely to be a long and difficult campaign to drive out the insurgents.
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Europe, US split over form of Syria talksby George Jahn and Matthew Lee | AP
Nine nations or five? In speeches at this year’s U.N. gathering of world leaders, major powers are increasing calls for multilateral negotiations to end the war in Syria. But Europe and the United States are split on who should be at the table.
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The Russian ambassador to France says Syria needs free elections under international supervision after the defeat of Islamic State group.
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A Turkish newspaper says a prominent journalist who is critical of the government has been beaten by four assailants outside his home, weeks after a ruling party legislator was caught on video threatening attacks.
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Iranian state TV website says Iran’s death toll from Saudi hajj disaster rises to 464 killed.
Pakistan’s military says its air force has carried out “precise” airstrikes targeting the Taliban in a restive tribal area near the Afghan border, killing 25 militants.
Russian officials dismiss Western accusations, insisting they are targeting Islamic State positions.
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Russian ministry says airstrikes destroyed 12 IS targets in Syria, including a command center.
A statement from the Russian Orthodox Church described the airstrikes in Syria as part of a "holy battle."
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A senior European Union official has warned of rising anti-Semitism in Europe as attacks and threats against Jews continue in EU member countries.
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Move likely to raise concerns in Washington about intelligence sharing.
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Russian FM says his country has not been ‘invited’ to carry out anti-IS airstrikes in Iraq.
Russia says 1st military contact with US over Syria airstrikes taking place ‘very, very soon’
It's supposed to strengthen ties between Western intelligence services.
The Israeli leader also said no preconditions were necessary for talks with Palestinians to continue.
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Video emerges purporting to show Russian Su-24 military jets above the Syrian city of Homs
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A police record, which is being shared on imgur, tells an interesting tale about a unique use of a furry animal
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Here is everything you need to know about Isil's most wanted terrorists, from their rank to the price on their head
Foreign Secretary warns Russia that airstrikes intended solely to aid Assad - rather than target Isil - will only benefit the jihadists
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Vladimir Putin looks to have outflanked the West by intervening in Syria, but his gambit could yet backfire, experts warn
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Russian defence ministry says it struck eight IS targets in Syria
Vladimir Putin orders airforce into action over Syria in first Russian war in Middle East since end of Soviet Union - giving US diplomats one hour's notice
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Palestinian president announces conditional annulment of the Oslo peace accords as Palestinian Authority flag raised at the UN
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Emails released on Wednesday show hackers sent infected emails to then-secretary of state in an attempted breach
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Taliban's three-day hold on key northern city is broken after counter-offensive by Afghan army backed by Nato coalition
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European countries lobby US over plan to limit Syria talks to US, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
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Pictures of the day: 1 October 2015 by Telegraph Staff
A yawning lioness, sunset in Havana and Red Bull planes over Utah
Video shows government troops and tanks entering the city of Kunduz following a fierce battle to reclaim the city from the Taliban
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Mexico extradites to US drug lords El Barbie and El Coss, as well as 10 others, some of who were held in prison where El Chapo escaped
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Russian jets bomb rebel positions in Syria including rural areas near the north-western town of Jisr al-Shughour, a day after launching air strikes. Follow latest developments here
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Poll: Russia's intervention in Syria may have no clear end point, but Vladimir Putin desperately wants to demonstrate his country's great power status
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