This is a real embarrassment for the United States. Embarrassing yes, but typical. We’re still looking for a ‘conflict’ we can win. THIS Syria fiasco is shameful and pointless. Let Putin handle it. He seems to be able to get the job done.

ISIS RETURNS: Sick terrorists take 700 hostage - Putin issues warning

ISIS has taken 700 people hostage in an area in Syria controlled by US-backed forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed.

The Russian leader said the depraved terrorists had expanded its control in territory controlled by US and US-backed forces.

ISIS issued Russia with an ultimatum and vowed to execute ten people every day.

Speaking in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, Putin said the hostages included several US and European nationals.

Putin told the Valdai discussion forum in Sochi: "They have issued ultimatums, specific demands and warned that if these ultimatums are not met they will execute 10 people every day.

“The day before yesterday they executed 10 people."

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1033295/isis-news-putin-news-russia...

As usual you don’t hear any of this in the American media.