CONFLICT

The commission, headed by Vice President Myint Swe is expected to deliver a complete report by 31 January.

Turkish President Erdogan says he will discuss a truce for Aleppo with Russian President Putin.

The macabre discovery follows a suicide attack against a military base in the war-torn country.

The UK exported weapons to Saudi Arabia used in the conflict against the rebel Houthi government.

The regional king is accused of supporting a secessionist movement to found the 'Yiira' state.

Rebels have blamed the delays on interference from Iran which backs the Assad regime.

Power accuses Syrian regime, Iran and Russia of putting a 'noose' around thousands of civilians in eastern Aleppo.

The US said it will continue to provide intelligence focused on border security.

Former chancellor blames Britain's lack of action in 2013 for current tragedy in Syria.

Observers say the battle left Isis with 30 Russian tanks and surface-to-surface Grad missiles.

The US says the most senior militants involved in planning Paris attacks are all now dead.

Vitaly Churkin told the UN the Syrian government is now in control of the east of the city.

Foreign secretary said Assad allies Iran and Russia have the future of Syria 'in their hands'.

Recapture of Palmyra is reminder of threat the militant group still poses despite suffering setbacks.

"We urge all parties to the conflict to allow the safe and immediate evacuation of all children," said Unicef.

Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko believes it is up to the West to curb their aggression.

Thousands of civilians are still believed to be holed up in a 'hellish corner' of less than a square kilometre of the opposition-held area.

Acting Iraqi Interior Minister Aqeel al-Khazali expects suicide attacks in major Iraqi cities

Sir Michael Fallon claims a 'disturbing pattern' of Russian electoral interference is emerging.

Women and children killed by government forces in neighbourhoods held by rebel forces according to UN.

Human rights campaigner told IBTimes UK that the demonstration put the issue on the public agenda.

A lawyer claimed the terrorist suffered abuse by the police after being arrested two years ago.

Assad supporters can be seen in the streets celebrating but war is far from over.

Kurdistan Freedom Hawks (TAK) claim responsibility for the terrorist attack in Istanbul.

Syrian regime and Russian forces will struggle to take back Raqqa and other terrorist strongholds.

The airbase is 100km (62 miles) away from the Syrian-government controlled city of Homs.

Residents in North Kivu region fear fighters could commit human rights violations and attack civilians.

Analyst tells IBTimes UK Boko Haram could exploit unrest in anglophone Cameroon, marred by protests.

Burundians commemorate 11 and 12 December 2015 when civilians were executed and their bodies were thown in mass graves.