JUDY WOODRUFF: The U.S. air campaign against Islamic State forces got a boost today, when an Arab ally rejoined the fight. The United Arab Emirates launched airstrikes against the militants inside Syria for the first time in more than a month.
Meanwhile, on the BBC, Syrian President Bashar Assad said the U.S. is keeping him informed about the anti-Islamic State air campaign indirectly.
PRESIDENT BASHAR AL-ASSAD, Syria: That through — through third party, more than one party, Iraq and other countries, sometimes, they convey message, general message, but there is nothing tactical.
QUESTION: And is that a continuing dialogue that you have through …read more
Source: PBS
