1,300 American troops died to take the city during the Iraq war; now ISIS is gaining control - U.S. vets who took Ramadi in 2006 mourn its loss to ISIS
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US admits children killed in airstrikes against Islamic State
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Pentagon says US anti-armor weapons due in Iraq next week
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The Islamic State this week captured Palmyra, an ancient desert city in the heart of Syria and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and has set about killing local civilians and targeting those suspected of collaborating with the regime. But the jihadists' ghastly track record of demolishing and desecrating priceless pre-Islamic antiquities has also raised fears of what may happen to the vast archaeological complex at Palmyra.Read full article >>
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Baltimore Grand Jury Indicts Officers in Freddie Gray's Death
ABC News Three weeks after Baltimore's top prosecutor announced initial charges against the six police officers involved in the controversial arrest of Freddie Gray, a grand jury has now indicted all six officers. “As our investigation has continued, additional information ... Six Baltimore Officers Indicted in Death of Freddie GrayNew York Times Baltimore Grand Jury Indicts Six Officers in Freddie Gray's DeathNBCNews.com Grand jury indicts Baltimore police in death of Freddie GrayReuters CNN -Boston Herald all 444 news articles » |
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US admits killing two children in Syria air strikes
Telegraph.co.uk US air strikes against Islamist extremists in Syria killed two children by mistake, officials said on Thursday, marking the first time the American military acknowledged inflicting civilian casualties in the war. Lieutenant General James Terry, head of the US-led air ... US admits two children killed in Islamic State campaignReuters Africa US concludes airstrike in Syria killed 2 innocent childrenSCNow Isis in Syria: US military admits 2 children killed in airstrikes in SyriaInternational Business Times UK BBC News all 60 news articles » |
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is publicly voicing confidence in Iraq’s prime minister in the fight against surging Islamic State militants, but privately some U.S. officials question whether he is too weak to bridge the sectarian divide.
The fall of Ramadi and Palmyra isn’t a disaster. In Iraq, at least, there is hope.
Islamic State Gains Ground as Palmyra Falls to Militantsby webdesk@voanews.com (Carla Babb)
Observers say Islamic State has captured the last Syrian-controlled border crossing between Syria and Iraq. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Syrian forces fled the al-Tanaf crossing, giving the militants control of the border. The monitors say Islamic State now controls about half of Syria after seizing the ancient city of Palmyra, putting its irreplaceable 2,000 year old artifacts at risk of destruction. U.S. officials say the capture of the ancient Syrian...
1,300 American troops died to take the city during the Iraq war; now ISIS is gaining control
Baltimore's state attorney said all six police officers were indicted for the death of Gray, who died from injuries incurred in custody
A London cabbie was convicted Thursday for building roadside bombs used in Iraq, including one that killed a U.S. solider and wounded others
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Afghan Unity Government Split On Intelligence-Sharing Dealby noreply@rferl.org (Frud Bezhan)
A controversial security deal with Pakistan has exposed deep divisions in Afghanistan's unity government.
Sweden's military says its fighter jets intercepted two Russian bombers flying in international air space over the Baltic Sea close to the Swedish border on May 21.
Smoke is spotted over the the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra after Islamic State militants seized full control of the historic city in central Syria on Thursday, just days after it captured a provincial capital in neighbouring Iraq, suggesting momentum is building for the ultra-hardline group Continue reading...
Jane Andrews, former dresser of Duchess of York, lost previous attempt to win release on grounds that she remained a threat
A former aide to the Duchess of York who was jailed for killing her lover is to be released from prison after convincing the authorities that she is no longer a threat to society. Jane Andrews has served three years more than the 11-year minimum term imposed at the Old Bailey in 2001 for the murder of Thomas Cressman. She lost a previous attempt to win release on the grounds that she remained a danger to men.
A Parole Board spokesman said: “We can confirm that a three-member panel has directed the release of Jane Andrews. The decision to release is a matter for the board, which is independent. Arrangements and the date of the release are a matter for the Ministry of Justice. We are unable to comment further on the details of this case.”
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North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is believed to have continued his purge of senior military ranks after he ordered the execution of several top general who were previously central to the regime.
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