Niger Defense Ministry: Military Operation Kills 120 ‘Terrorists’
A joint operation by Nigerien and French troops in southwest Niger killed 120 “terrorists” and seized bomb-making equipment and vehicles, the defense ministry of Niger said Friday.
Syria takes most of Aleppo
Backed by Russian airpower, the Army of Syria has made unprecedented advances in the northwestern Aleppo province, which borders Turkey.
Rockets hit US base in Baghdad, no casualties
Rockets hit a US military coalition’s Baghdad headquarters early on Sunday but caused no casualties, a coalition spokesman said.
Libya Arms Embargo Has Become A ‘Joke’, UN Says
A senior United Nations official said the arms embargo on Libya is a “joke,” as governments called for accelerated talks on a permanent cease-fire there.
Syria Takes Control of 5 Drones over Homs Oil Facility
Syria’s military on Sunday hacked five combatant drones operating over the Homs oil facility, using electronic-warfare specialists, a report said.
Saudi Jets Kill over 30 in Yemen Jawf
Saudi warplanes on Saturday carried out fresh air raids against residential areas in Yemen’s Jawf, killing more than 30 civilians in the northern province.
NATO decides increase military personnel in Iraq
Anti-war groups are expressing disbelief that NATO defense ministers have agreed to actually increase military personnel numbers in Iraq.
Iran Warns of Responding Israel Threats in Syria
In a statement on Wednesday, Mousavi dismissed the claims and threats from an official of Israel against Iran.
Iran Missiles Have Conventional Warheads, Defense Minister Says
Iran Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami gave an assurance that all of the country’s missiles are equipped only with conventional warheads.
CIA Used Crypto AG to Spy on Nations: Reports
The CIA spied on the secret communications of governments around the world for decades in a covert partnership, controlling Crypto AG company.