Fighters of the Syria Democratic Forces fire a mortar shell towards positions held by Islamic State fighters in northern province of Raqqa, Syria May 27, 2016. REUTERS/Rodi Said
Reuters: Syrian army opens new front as Islamic State's many foes attack
The Syrian army backed by Russian air strikes has opened a major new front against Islamic State, the third big assault on the self-proclaimed caliphate this week after Iraqi forces attempted to storm a city and a Syrian militia advanced with U.S. support.
The week's three big offensives are some of the most aggressive campaigns against Islamic State since it declared its aim to rule over all Muslims from parts of Iraq and Syria two years ago. They signal apparent new resolve by the group's disparate foes on a range of fronts.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria civil war: Dozens killed in Aleppo air strikes.
Syria conflict: UN 'to seek permission' to air drop humanitarian aid.
Efforts to recapture ISIS-held city in Iraq stall.
At least six Yemenis killed by rocket fired from Houthi-held area: medics.
Exclusive: Saudi's deputy crown prince to visit U.S. for talks - sources.
Iran's top leader rules out cooperation with U.S. against ISIS.
France launches 'urgent' new conference on Israeli-Palestinian peace. Middle East peace talks open without Israeli, Palestinian representatives.
Israel 'engaging' with ICC over Gaza war crimes inquiry: prosecutor.
ASIA
China slams Philippines' definition of South China Sea 'reef'.
China unlikely to declare Air Defence Identification Zone over South China Sea, says expert.
South Korea, U.S. to pursue financial sanctions against North Korea.
Canada complains to China after foreign minister blasts reporter.
‘Pakistan did not take substantial action against the Afghan Taliban’ or Haqqani Network: State Department.
Sri Lankan refugees in India intercepted trying to board boat to Australia.
Japan: Father ' very sorry' as son found after week's disappearance.
AFRICA
117 bodies found off Libyan coast as smuggling boat sinks.
Libyan commander says his forces are inside IS stronghold.
Libyans will defeat local Islamic State themselves: unity government PM.
Nigerian militants say aim is zero oil output after three new attacks.
Tunisia's powerful union rejects Essebsi call to join government.
One in three young South Africans victims of sexual abuse, report finds.
Kenya's plan to shut Dadaab refugee camp criticised.
Chad war crimes verdict a milestone on long road to African rights court.
Angola's Isabel dos Santos named head of state oil company Sonangol.
EUROPE
More shipwrecks in Mediterranean claim migrants’ lives, spur recriminations.
Officials say 499 Islamic extremists pose threat in Germany.
100 ISIS fighters may be plotting in Belgium: Official.
Ukraine adopts judicial reforms backed by West. I am my own man, says Ukraine's new prime minister.
Ukraine bans Russian journalists accused of 'stirring hatred'.
Croatia PM says he won’t resign despite government crisis.
Paris floods: Seine set to peak as more rain forecast.
AMERICAS
U.S. added only 38,000 jobs in May. US job creation in May falls to lowest in five years.
Venezuela's Maduro takes opposition congress leaders to court.
U.S. nudges the Vatican, other allies to help rescue Venezuela.
Cuba backs crisis-hit Venezuela ahead of Caribbean summit.
Fujimori legacy looms over Peru's election as ex-leader's daughter leads in polls.
Brazil and Argentina unite in protest against culture of sexual violence.
Honduras gang violence uproots thousands a month: U.N..
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. air strikes in Yemen kill 15 al Qaeda militants -Pentagon.
Report: Terror attacks down for first time in three years. US State Department: Global terror attacks down 13% in 2015.
US military eyes 'extremist Islamic movement' in Latin America.
Over 40,000 foreign militants from 100 countries fighting in Syria – US State Department.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fed likely to avoid rate hike before British vote EU.
Oil slides as US rig count rises, economy concerns.
Blatter, Valcke and Kattner awarded themselves £55m, say Fifa lawyers.
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