Syrian government forces drive motorbikes in the strategic town of Salma, in the coastal Latakia province, on January 15, 2016, following its recapture from foreign-backed terrorists. ©AFP
These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:
- The Syrian army and volunteer forces recapture Rabia, the last key town in Latakia province, from foreign-backed militants.
- The New York Times says the US has for decades been relying on Saudi money to fund CIA operations across the world, including the arming of militants in Syria.
- A chief Israeli Rabbi says all Palestinians should be executed in order for Israel to remain secure.
- Over 2 dozen people are killed in yet another US drone strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
- Nigerians once again slam the army’s killing of hundreds of Muslims in Zaria 40 says ago and call for the unconditional release of the Islamic Movement’s leader.
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