Islamic State attacks Syrian army and Kurds in twin assault

BEIRUT | BY TOM PERRY AND SYLVIA WESTALL-Thu Jun 25, 2015

Islamic State fighters have launched simultaneous attacks against Syrian government and Kurdish militia forces, moving back onto the offensive after losing ground in recent days to Kurdish-led forces near the capital of their "caliphate".

Islamic State Attacks Syrian Army and Kurds in Twin Assault by Thavam Ratna