Syria conflict: Australia suspends military air operations
Craig TaylorThe decision comes as Russia warns that it will treat US-led coalition jets as potential targets. BBC News – Middle East
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US coalition downs Syrian army plane in Raqqa
The US military said it acted in self-defence after the Damascus regime dropped bombs. BBC News – Middle East
Qatar’s Al Jazeera Twitter account back after suspension
The Arabic-language account, with almost 12m followers, had disappeared early on Saturday. BBC News – Middle East
Qatar buys F-15 fighter planes in billion-dollar US deal
The $ 12bn purchase of fighter jets comes as tensions between the emirate and its neighbours soar. BBC News – Middle East
Raqqa battle: ‘Staggering’ civilian toll in strikes on IS
The battle for Raqqa must not happen at the expense of civilians, UN experts say. BBC News – Middle East
Mosul displaced hit by food poisoning in Iraqi camp
Iraqis fleeing the battle of Mosul fall ill and a child dies of food poisoning after a Ramadan meal. BBC News – Middle East