March 2017
Arrest of Alexei Navalny, Opposition Politician, at Moscow Protest
Alexei Navalny was arrested during an anti-corruption protest in Moscow, which has led to hundreds of arrests across Russia. The protests are the largest against…
An American Official Reports Unprecedented Air Operations Around Raqqa
U.S. forces and allied militants have launched an unprecedented air operation around Raqqa to seize a dam controlled by ISIS. Nearly 500 fighters have been…
Explosion in Baghdad Leaves at Least 23 Dead
A car bomb explosion in a Shiite neighborhood of Baghdad killed at least 23 people and injured 45 others amidst ongoing battles between Iraqi forces…
Silence Beethoven, Tell Tchaikovsky to Be Careful, Chuck Berry is Here!
Chuck Berry, a pioneer of rock and roll, passed away, leaving a legacy that influenced countless musicians. He was known for his straightforwardness and humor,…
The Battle of Mosul Continues House by House
The battle for Mosul continues as Iraqi forces advance towards the symbolic Al-Nuri Mosque, where ISIS declared its caliphate. Despite slow progress due to civilian…
An Islamic State Commander Killed in Mosul
Iraqi forces killed an Islamic State commander in Mosul amid ongoing battles for control of key bridges. The fighting has intensified, with civilians fleeing the…
Iraqi General: We Have Recaptured 30 Percent of West Mosul
Iraqi forces have recaptured 30% of western Mosul from ISIS, with signs of weakening resistance from the militants. General Ma'in al-Saadi expects the retaking of…
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled Mosul and is hiding in the desert
U.S. and Iraqi officials believe that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled Mosul and is hiding in the desert as Iraqi forces continue operations…
Iraqi Army Takes Control of Mosul's Governorate and Central Bank
Iraqi special forces have captured key administrative and financial centers in Mosul from the Islamic State, including the governorate office and the Central Bank. This…
Syrian Kurds Cut Raqqa-Deir ez-Zor Supply Route
U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces have cut the main supply route from Raqqa to Deir ez-Zor in their fight against ISIS, although ISIS still controls parts…
Unsuccessful Performance of Energy Stocks in the US Stock Market
Energy stocks in the US have struggled in 2017 after a strong performance in 2016, largely due to uncertainty in crude oil prices and high…
Donald Trump's Son-in-Law Met with Russian Ambassador
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak during the election campaign, raising concerns about connections between Trump's team and Russia. This…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Recuses Himself from Oversight of Russia Election Interference Investigation
Jeff Sessions has recused himself from overseeing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections after facing scrutiny for past meetings with the…