Syria’s Aleppo comes under heavy bombing

Russian planes have resumed air strikes on rebel-held districts in the city of Aleppo, in what activists say is the heaviest bombardment in days.At least 25 people are reported to have died, including children.The bombardment…

Putin cancels visit to France amid row over Syria

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has cancelled a planned visit to France amid a row over Syria.He had been due to meet French President Francois Hollande and open a new Orthodox church later this month.But after France's…