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Syria airstrikes vote on Wednesday, says UK PM

The PM is to ask his cabinet to endorse a one-day Commons debate and vote on Wednesday over UK air strikes against so-called Islamic State in Syria.

Taliban tighten grip on Afghan city of Kunduz

Taliban fighters seize a military hilltop site in Kunduz, tightening their grip on the northern Afghan city.

Syria conflict: UN 'horrified' by attacks on civilians

The UN's humanitarian chief Stephen O'Brien says he is "horrified" by the attacks on civilians taking place in Syria.