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Islamic State: Australian war planes cross into Syria, start combat mission against Islamic State, PM confirms before Canning Election. Putin offers to help Abbott says no and shirtfronts him. Refugee intake however needs careful examination well into next year delays envisaged.

The Royal Australian Air Force combat mission over Syria begins, Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirms.

Source: Islamic State: Australian war planes cross into Syria, start combat mission against Islamic State, PM confirms – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Vladimir Putin confirms Russian military involvement in Syria’s civil war – Telegraph