March 2015
The U.S. to Provide Air Support in the Battle for Tikrit
The U.S. is considering airstrikes to support Iraqi forces in retaking Tikrit from the Islamic State. While the U.S. is providing aerial intelligence to government-affiliated…
Pentagon: Designer of the Mall Attack in Kenya Killed in Drone Strike
The Pentagon confirmed the death of Adnan Garar, a key Al-Shabaab leader responsible for the 2013 Nairobi mall attack, in a drone strike in Somalia.…
CIA Chief: The U.S. Does Not Want Extremists to Replace the Syrian Regime
John Brennan, CIA Director, expressed U.S. concerns about the potential rise of extremist groups in Syria following a possible collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The…
Amnesty International: New Plans in Iran Turn Women into 'Child-Making Machines'
Amnesty International has condemned new Iranian parliamentary proposals that would severely restrict women's rights and promote a culture of childbearing over individual choice. The laws,…
Communication Lines of ISIS Between Syria and Iraq Have Been Cut
The U.S.-led coalition has successfully cut off ISIS's communication lines between Syria and Iraq, significantly weakening their operational capabilities. This operation also led to the…
Islamic State Forces Destroy Ancient City of Hatra
Islamic State forces have reportedly destroyed the ancient city of Hatra in Iraq, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This follows previous reports of the destruction…