CONFLICT
HUMAN RIGHTS
Iran sentences two to death over Shiraz shrine attack
MIDDLE EAST
US general warns of IS 'army in detention' in Syria, Iraq
SYRIA
Three truffle hunters killed, 26 kidnapped in the North : Monitor
DIPLOMACY
Syria mission worth the risk, top US general says after rare visit
SYRIA
Eight truffle hunters dead in landmine blast: Monitor
MIDDLE EAST
Syria landmine blast kills nine civilians: state media
SYRIA/UK
Woman loses bid to restore citizenship after joining IS group
SYRIA
Islamic State leader snatched in raid, says US
SYRIA
Blast wounds four US troops, kills IS leader, says US military
DIPLOMACY
Egypt seeks release of six Copts abducted in Libya
JUDICIARY
Egypt sentences one to death, jails 11 for life on 'terror' charges
SECURITY
Russia, Syria restore Syrian air base for joint use
TERRORISM
US forces capture IS members in Syria raid
MIGRATION
Canada to repatriate 23 citizens from Syria
IRAQ