-
Africa
US strikes ISIS in Libya for second time in a week
The US carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS affiliates near Murzuq in southwest Libya, the second such strike in a week
Read More » -
Business
Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter cleared for production
The new Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter was cleared for initial production after receiving approval from the US Air Force
Read More » -
Business
Thailand approved for $400 million Boeing AH-6i light attack helicopter purchase
The US Department of State approved the $400 million sale to Thailand of eight AH-6i light helicopters and related weapons and equipment
Read More » -
Middle East
US and Turkey conduct second joint ground patrols in northeast Syria
The US and Turkey launched a second round of joint patrols in northeastern Syria on as part of plans to create a "safe" buffer zone
Read More » -
Middle East
Yemeni children among 16 civilians killed by airstrikes in Dalah province
Seven children were among 16 people killed in twin air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in southern Yemen
Read More » -
Middle East
Roadside bomb ‘placed by PKK’ kills 2 Turkish soldiers in northern Iraq
Two Turkish soldiers were killed in northern Iraq by a roadside bomb that Turkey's defense ministry blamed on the PKK
Read More » -
Europe
France begins trial of 5 women accused in Notre-Dame car bomb plot
Five women went on trial in France in an alleged plot to detonate a car bomb in front of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral
Read More » -
Asia Pacific
Afghan officials probe claim of 40 civilians killed in Helmand airstrike
Afghanistan is investigating reports that 40 civilians, including children, were killed in an airstrike during a wedding celebration in southern Helmand province
Read More » -
Africa
Nine reported killed in weekend attacks in northern Burkina Faso
Nine people were reported killed in attacks in Bam and Soum Provinces in northern Burkina Faso near the border with Mali
Read More » -
Middle East
Saudi Arabia begins new operation against Yemen’s Houthi rebels near Hodeidah
The Saudi-led coalition said it launched a military operation against the Houthi rebels in Yemen near Hodeidah, its first strike since an attack on the kingdom's oil industry
Read More »