News Headlines - 11 December 2016

▽Syria talks in Paris as West watches Aleppo slip away | Daily Mail Online

Western and Middle Eastern backers of Syria's weakened opposition gather in Paris Saturday to discuss a ceasefire, having watched the conflict turn decisively in favour of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russia.

▽Syrian army tightens grip on Aleppo but IS back in Palmyra | The Times of Israel

The Syrian army tightened its grip Saturday on rebels besieged in Aleppo with thousands of civilians but suffered a setback as jihadists retook much of the ancient city of Palmyra.

▽Chinese aircraft fly around Taiwan - Taipei Times

It was the second time in two weeks that Chinese military aircraft have flown around Taiwan and passed over the Miyako Strait between Japan’s Okinawa and Miyako islands.

▽‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Red Carpet Arrivals | Variety

Star Felicity Jones and Disney CEO Bob Iger hit the carpet for the premiere of “Rogue One” on Saturday in LA.

▽Chelsea set new Premier League record with winning run - Goal.com

Chelsea's 1-0 win over West Brom extended the Blues' winning run to nine games, the fifth time the club have won nine or more games in a row, which is also a new Premier League record.