Syrian defence ministry said Aleppo airport was damaged by missiles in what is the third Israeli attack in six months.

Syrian defence ministry said Aleppo airport was damaged by missiles in what is the third Israeli attack in six months.
The trip – al-Assad’s second to the oil-rich country in as many years – comes after a visit to Oman last month.
The Syrian leader made the comments during a visit to Moscow, adding that Russia’s presence should become permanent.
People gather in Idlib city to commemorate the 12th anniversary of protests against Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
Millions still displaced and hundreds of thousands have died in 12 years of fighting, but al-Assad remains in power.
Transport ministry says attack forced authorities to reroute flights carrying aid for those affected by February quakes.
Two people have died and 568 non-fatal cases have been reported in the earthquake-hit areas of northwestern Syria.
One soldier among the dead when missiles hit densely populated central neighbourhood, state media report.
Syrians are hoping conditions in their war-ravaged homeland are better than Turkey.
Eleven trucks carrying humanitarian assistance passed through the Bab al-Salam crossing, UN says.
With first cases detected in September, earthquake devastation risks new stresses, particularly in rebel-held areas.
Millions of people need help. In Syria, that’s especially complicated.
While dramatic rescues continue, hopes recede of finding many more survivors amid freezing cold and lack of resources.
State Department says Turkey can count on US for ‘anything’ it needs in aftermath of devastating earthquakes.