By Neil MacFarquhar In the past few months, deep in the forbidding deserts of central Syria, Russian forces have quietly joined the Syrian military in intensifying attacks against Islamic State group strongholds. Source: Russia’s Battle With Extremists Has Simmered for Years Category: Nation & World, World
By Associated Press Announcement came after President Emmanuel Macron held emergency security meeting prompted by Friday’s attack at a Moscow concert venue that killed more than 130 people Source: France raises terror alert to highest level after Islamic State claims deadly Russia attack
After the IS claim of responsibility, France considers the threats against it. Source: France raises security to highest level after attack in Russia, worried about IS Category: International