US Plans Joint Ops With Russia In Syria

The US is proposing a new military pact with Russia to combat Islamic State (IS) and al Qaeda in Syria, according to a leaked document.

The document, published by The Washington Post, calls for joint bombing operations, a command-and-control centre and other synchronised efforts.
US and Russian officials with expertise in intelligence, targeting and air operations would "work together to defeat" the extremist groups, the eight-page paper states.