United Nations Security Council aims to stop jihadist recruits

United NationsSecurity Council has adopted a binding resolution compelling states to prevent their nationals joining jihadists in Iraq and Syria.
United States President Barack Obama chaired the session and said nations must prevent the recruitment and financing of foreign fighters.

US and Arab jets bombed Islamic State targets in Syria for a second day, including oil facilities. Mr Obama urged global efforts to dismantle the IS network of death.
The US-drafted resolution was adopted unanimously.