Syrian army reportedly set to advance into Raqqa province

By Editor One on February 14, 2016   Africa / Europe, BB Middle East, Exclusives, Mideast, Russia, Stateside, Syria, Terrorism, Top Stories, U.S. Military, World Links  

Special to WorldTribune.com Syrian forces are set to move into Raqqa province, held by Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), to pre-empt the U.S.-led coalition sending in ground troops to fight the jihadists, reports say. U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Feb. 12 he expected Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to […]