Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 26 Sep 2014

1. MPS BACK AIR STRIKES ON I.S IN IRAQ

MPs have voted in favour of carrying out air strikes on Islamic State (IS) fighters in Iraq. They backed military action by 524 votes to 43 after a seven-hour debate in the Commons. RAF planes could begin attacks this weekend. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has warned that there could be a long campaign ahead.

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