3 School Girls from the UK Missing, Believed to become 'Jihadi brides' in Syria

3 British school girls fly to Turkey, aim to 'become Jihadi brides' in Syria

Published time: February 20, 2015 14:25
Edited time: February 20, 2015 16:22
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Reuters/Mahmoud Hassano

Tags Children, Conflict, Syria, Terrorism, Turkey, UK, Violence

Three missing British schoolgirls are believed to have flown to Turkey with the intention of crossing the border into Islamic State territory to become Jihadi brides.

The girls, all pupils at Bethnal Green Academy, are reported to have flown from Gatwick to Istanbul on Tuesday during their half-term break. 

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US and Turkey Agree to Train and Equip Syrian Rebels against ISIS

US and Turkey agree to train, equip Syrian rebels against ISIS

Published time: February 20, 2015 01:02
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Trends Islamic State in Iraq and Syria

Tags Arms, Conflict, Military, Politics, Security, Syria, Turkey, USA, War

After months of negotiations, the United States and Turkey have agreed on a plan to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels in the battle against Islamic State militants.