Syria war: Air strikes kill 25 jihadists in Idlib province, monitors say
Craig TaylorA base used by the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham group, formerly known as Nusra Front, is hit, monitors say. BBC News – Middle East
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IS conflict: Baghdad suicide car bomb blast kills 35
At least 35 people are killed in a suicide car bomb attack claimed by IS in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad. BBC News – Middle East
Syria conflict: UN welcomes Russia-Turkey truce efforts
The UN votes to back efforts by Russia and Turkey to end fighting in Syria and hold new peace talks. BBC News – Middle East
Syria conflict: Clashes reported despite truce
Fighting is reported in parts of Syria despite a nationwide truce coming into force overnight. BBC News – Middle East
Syria conflict: Turkey plans for ceasefire before new year
Turkey says it is working with Russia on a ceasefire across Syria to take effect before the new year. BBC News – Middle East
Mosul battle: Last bridge ‘disabled by air strike’
A US air strike reportedly disables the last functioning bridge over the River Tigris in IS-held Mosul. BBC News – Middle East