'Welcome To Canada': Syrian Refugees Begin To Arrive
The new Canadian government wants to resettle 25,000 Syrians by the end of February. Most are currently living in refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
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As War Drags On, Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Sink Into Debt Trap
Barred from legal work in Lebanon, Syrian refugees are accumulating huge debts as they struggle to pay for rent and other necessities.
House Passes Measure To Tighten Controls On Visa-Free Travel to U.S.
Approved 407-19, the bill requires anyone who has traveled to Iraq or Syria in the past five years to obtain a visa before entering the U.S.
Response To London Subway Knife Attacker: 'You Ain't No Muslim, Bruv!'
The attacker stabbed three and said, "This is for Syria." An onlooker's response sparked a worldwide trending hashtag on Twitter and summed up the belief that violence doesn't reflect Islamic values.
Syria Says U.S.-Led Coalition Targeted Its Military, Killing 3 Soldiers
It is the first time the regime of Bashar Assad has accused the U.S. and its partners of attacking its forces. The U.S. denied the accusation about a strike on a Syrian army camp Sunday.
With Few Signs Of Progress, Russia's Putin Warns Of Long Fight In Syria
"Terrorists in Syria pose a special threat," Putin says. "Many people there are from Russia, and if they win in Syria, sooner or later they will come to Russia as well."
Germany Votes To Provide Military Support In Fight Against ISIS
Germany will send six Tornado jets, a naval frigate and up to 1,200 soldiers to Syria. But it will not be conducting airstrikes.
British Lawmakers Vote To Extend Bombing Campaign To Syria
Prime Minister David Cameron had argued that Islamic State militants represent a threat to Britain, and his appeal took on greater urgency after the terrorist attacks in Paris.
U.S. To Send 100 More Troops To Iraq In Fight Against Islamic State
The Pentagon plans to create an "expeditionary targeting force" in Iraq, and says some of those troops will take part in combat raids.
U.K. Debates Expanding Airstrikes Against ISIS To Syria
British forces are already conducting strikes in Iraq. The motion is expected to pass with the support of the ruling Conservative Party. But first, MPs will spend 10 hours swapping fierce rhetoric.