Iraq says it has killed 45 Islamic State (IS) group militants, among them some senior leaders, in an air strike in eastern Syria.
Iraq Says It Killed 45 ISIS Members in Eastern Syria Airstrike
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US Tells Iraqi Christians Help Is on Its Way (For Real This Time)
Following mounting complaints from Iraq’s beleaguered Christian minority—who are desperate for security and a chance to rebuild—the United States has doubled-down on its pledge to channel funds to the persecuted religious groups who need such resources for their communities to survive.
ISIS Threatens to Attack World Cup in Russia With New Propaganda Video
ISIS has released a new video threatening to attack the World Cup as hundreds of thousands of fans travel to Russia for the opening fixtures of the tournament.
Trump’s Claim That North Korea Is No Longer a Nuclear Threat Raises Eyebrows
President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday there was “no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea,” a dubious claim following his summit with leader Kim Jong Un that produced no guarantees on how or when Pyongyang would disarm.
4 Palestinians Killed in Protest Near Gaza Border
Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas as thousands of Palestinians protested near the Gaza border fence Friday, and at least four demonstrators were killed, including a teenage boy, with over 600 wounded, Gaza health officials said.
4 Gunmen Attack Church in Russia’s Chechnya, Killing 3
Four gunmen stormed a church in Russia’s predominantly Muslim region of Chechnya on Saturday, killing at least one churchgoer and two police officers, according to authorities.
Iraqi Air Force Carries Out Strikes on ISIS Position in Syria
The Iraqi air force carried out a new strike on an Islamic State position inside Syria, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s office said in a statement on Sunday.
Veteran’s Photos of Dirty VA Clinic Room in Utah Go Viral, Prompts Apology
One veteran’s post on social media has prompted a VA clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah, to apology for the disarray and dirty conditions found at the facility. CBS affiliate KUTV writes that Army Veteran Christopher Wilson — who served two tours in Iraq — […]
Iraq’s ISIS Trials Bring Swift Verdicts, Almost All Guilty
The entire trial lasted just over half an hour. A grey-haired man was led into the defendant’s booth. He fidgeted as the judge read the charges against him: Swearing allegiance to the Islamic State group and working for the militants as an employee at a […]
Iraqi Christians Prepare for First Easter Since Liberation From ISIS
For the first time since the Islamic State terrorist group drove thousands of Christians from Iraq’s Nineveh Plains, the village of Qaraqosh is preparing to celebrate Easter as believers slowly return to their hometown.
16 Migrants Die After Smuggling Boat Sinks in the Aegean Sea
A smuggling boat sank Saturday off a Greek island, killing at least 16 migrants including children, and a search-and-rescue operation was underway to find two others believed missing.
4 Soldiers, 10 Jihadists Killed in Egypt Military Operation Against ISIS
Egypt’s military said on Sunday four soldiers and 10 jihadists were killed in a military operation in Sinai against Islamic State group jihadists.
