Watch CBS News

Syria

politics-bushextra2-1008-452884-640x360.jpg

In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush responds to criticisms about his "stuff happens" remarks after last week's Umpqua Community College shooting. He also addressed the current Syria crisis.

In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush responds to criticisms about his "stuff happens" remarks after last week's Umpqua Community College shooting. He also addressed the current Syria crisis

ctm-1007-russiaairstrikes-452273-640x360.jpg

Many of the locations Moscow says it's hit are not in areas controlled by ISIS militants

Russia joined the Syrian conflict saying it would target ISIS, but many of the locations Moscow says it's hit are not in areas controlled by ISIS militants. Syrian activists say the latest wave of airstrikes struck areas including the center of a province bordering President Bashar al-Assad's stronghold. CBS News reports President Obama and Vice President Biden will talk with Secretary of State John Kerry about which steps the U.S. may take next. Holly Williams reports.

ctm-russia-1005-451451-640x360.jpg

Meanwhile, Turkey says that a Russian warplane violated its airspace, prompting it to scramble F-16 fighter jets

In his first interview since Moscow began launching airstrikes, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the Russian campaign has to succeed, or else the entire region faces destruction. Meanwhile, Turkey says that a Russian warplane violated its airspace, prompting it to scramble F-16 fighter jets. Russia continues its airstrikes in Syria, angering the U.S., Turkey and their coalition partners in the Middle East. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.

en-1002-willimas-syria-451080-640x360.jpg

At a White House press conference Friday, President Obama called out Vladimir Putin for bombing rebels and civilians in Syria to prop up the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad

At a White House press conference Friday, President Obama called out Vladimir Putin for bombing rebels and civilians in Syria to prop up the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Obama said it's a recipe for disaster and predicted Russia will get bogged down. Holly Williams reports Russian planes have now attacked some of the same targets the U.S. has been hitting.

Show More
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue