airstrikes
Saudi-led alliance launches airstrikes on Yemen’s rebel capital
Middle East
July 20, 2019
Saudi-led alliance launches airstrikes on Yemen’s rebel capital
The Saudi-led coalition on Saturday unleashed airstrikes on rebel positions in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, Saudi state television reported…
At least 100 migrants walk free from shelled detention center in Tripoli
Middle East
July 10, 2019
At least 100 migrants walk free from shelled detention center in Tripoli
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libyan officials allowed at least 100 migrants to walk free on Tuesday from a detention center in…
Libya’s refugees caught in the crossfire of war
Middle East
July 5, 2019
Libya’s refugees caught in the crossfire of war
Thousands of refugees making the perilous journey to Europe land in Libya, where they suffer exploitation, abuse and violence. Most…
US-led forces killed 1,300 civilians in IS airstrikes
Middle East
June 3, 2019
US-led forces killed 1,300 civilians in IS airstrikes
The international coalition battling “Islamic State” (IS) in Iraq and Syria said Friday it had unintentionally killed at least 1,302 civilians in airstrikes…
Afghanistan Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Afghanistan Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least…
Netanyahu pledges ‘massive strikes’ in Gaza in third day of border flare-up
Middle East
May 5, 2019
Netanyahu pledges ‘massive strikes’ in Gaza in third day of border flare-up
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he ordered the military to continue “massive strikes” against…
Deadly escalation in northwestern Syria threatens truce
Middle East
May 3, 2019
Deadly escalation in northwestern Syria threatens truce
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian activists say dozens of airstrikes by government forces and Russia on the last rebel-held enclave in…
Airstrikes, roadblocks trap civilians in Libya’s Tripoli
Middle East
April 29, 2019
Airstrikes, roadblocks trap civilians in Libya’s Tripoli
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan forces loyal to a former military commander have intensified their airstrikes on Tripoli, where heavy fighting…
Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria
Middle East
April 28, 2019
Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Al-Qaida-linked militants launched attacks early Saturday on government forces positions in northern Syria killing and wounding dozens…
Young girl’s tragic story makes her symbol of Yemen war
Middle East
December 31, 2018
Young girl’s tragic story makes her symbol of Yemen war
Buthaina Mansur al-Rimi’s life has changed drastically since last year — orphaned in Sanaa, the little girl controversially ended…