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Chemical Weapons in ISIS-Held Territory in Iraq Spark Fear
2014-10-17 Read More...
With a recent report revealing that the U.S. government had tried to hide the extent to which its troops were exposed to chemical weapons in the aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, fears are mounting that extremist militants could possibly use

British Soldiers Training Peshmerga Forces in Iraq
2014-10-14 Read More...
British soldiers are in Iraq training the Kurdish Peshmerga forces battling Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, the Ministry of Defense in London said Saturday.

U.S. Carried Out 88.4% of Airstrikes Against ISIS
2014-10-08 Read More...
U.S. warplanes have carried out almost 90% of airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) while Arab and European countries all together carried out the remaining 10%, U.S. defense officials said on Monday.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan Join Strikes Against ISIS
2014-09-26 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Air Force participated in US-led bombing strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) insurgents in Syria, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Wednesday.

Arab League Vows All Needed Measures Against ISIS
2014-09-08 Read More...
Arab League Foreign Ministers agreed on Sunday to take all necessary measures to confront Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants and cooperate with all international, regional and national efforts to combat militant groups, Reuters

Japan to Test First Home Made Stealth Fighter in January
2014-09-02 Read More...
A group of major Japanese firms are planning a test flight next year for the nation's first homegrown stealth fighter jet, a report

US, European Allies Deplore Growing Violence in Libya
2014-08-28 Read More...
The United States in a joint statement with France, Germany, Italy and Britain has condemned the escalation of combat actions and violence in Libya and called for a democratic transition in the conflict-torn country, Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Australia Allocates $60 Million to Counter ISIS Threat
2014-08-27 Read More...
The Australian government on Tuesday announced an Aus$64 million (US$60 million) package to help prevent youngsters from being radicalized and joining extremist groups in the Middle

Libya Names New Chief-of-Staff to Tackle Armed Militias
2014-08-26 Read More...
The Libyan Parliament has named a new Chief-of-Staff to tackle armed militias that have claimed control of vast areas of the country.

Syria Ready to Cooperate With the World to Fight Terrorism
2014-08-26 Read More...
Syria is ready to work with the international community, including the United States, to combat “terrorism” within the framework of a U.N. resolution on extremists, Syria's Foreign Minister said

U.S. Ready to “Take Action” Against ISIS in Syria
2014-08-25 Read More...
The White House said it was ready to “take action” against any threat to America as it indicated serious consideration of U.S. military strikes against Islamic militants in Syria.

Ten Lebanese Soldiers Killed in Al-Nusra Fighting
2014-08-04 Read More...
At least 10 Lebanese soldiers were killed in ongoing clashes with Islamist gunmen in and around the eastern border town of Arsal, Lebanon’s Army Chief said on Sunday, in violence that has forced dozens of families to flee their homes for safety.

Gaza Civilian Toll Triggers International Alarm
2014-08-01 Read More...
Israel pressed ahead with its Gaza offensive saying it was days from achieving its core goal of destroying all cross-border attack tunnels, but a soaring Palestinian civilian toll has triggered international alarm.

Russia Starts Delivering Weapons to Iraq
2014-07-28 Read More...
Russia has begun supplying military helicopters and fighter jets to Iraq, a report said, as Iraq’s defense minister visited Moscow to press for equipment to thwart a jihadist offensive.

Hagel: “Iraq Militants Pose Imminent Threat”
2014-07-11 Read More...
Islamist militants that have swept across Iraq pose a clear and “imminent” danger to the Middle East, Europe and the United States, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said

Report : «Iran Sending Drones and Weapons to Iraq»
2014-06-30 Read More...
Iran is secretly flying surveillance drones over Iraq and sending military equipment there to help Baghdad in its fight against Sunni insurgents, The New York Times

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