It is the first time the US has become directly militarily involved in Syria's civil war.

In the post-Mobutu era, a number of neighbouring African countries became militarily involved in the Congo, supporting different political factions.

Pakistani members of parliament had spoken out against becoming militarily involved in Yemen all week and the draft resolution is bound to disappoint the Saudis.

Pakistani members of parliament have spoken out against becoming militarily involved in Yemen all week and the draft resolution is bound to disappoint the Saudis.