War in Syria and Burkini Controversy in France

The Syrian conflict has been rumbling on for years - but blasted back into the headlines this week, not just due to the horror of the bloodshed, and the brutal nature of the fight, but also the military developments which have experts debating whether a turning point is near. Other news from Aleppo stunned the world - the image of a 5 year old boy, injured and in shock. Meanwhile in France the Burkini and its ban on certain beaches continues to spark controversy.