July 2016
Iraqi Defense Minister: ISIS Leaders Have Left Mosul for Syria
Iraqi Defense Minister Khalid al-Obeidi announced that ISIS leaders are fleeing Mosul for Syria due to internal disputes and the impending military operation to reclaim…
US Investigation into Civilian Deaths in Airstrike in Northern Syria
The US military has begun an investigation into civilian deaths from a July 20 airstrike in northern Syria attributed to the US-led coalition. The Syrian…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Ansbach Suicide Bombing
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Ansbach, Germany, carried out by a 27-year-old Syrian refugee who had previously received deportation…
A Syrian Refugee Killed in Self-Detonation in Germany
A 27-year-old Syrian refugee died in a self-detonation near a music festival in Ansbach, Germany, injuring at least 12 others. The individual had a history…
Israel: Law Passed Allowing Expulsion of Knesset Members
The Israeli Knesset has passed a controversial law allowing for the expulsion of members who incite racism or support armed actions against Israel. This law…
Death of Dozens of Civilians in Possible Coalition Attack on ISIS-Controlled Village in Syria
A U.S.-led coalition airstrike in northern Syria reportedly killed at least 56 civilians, including children, during ongoing conflicts with ISIS. The Syrian Democratic Forces are…
Islamic State Group: The Teenager Who Attacked Train Passengers in Germany Was One of Our Soldiers
The Islamic State claimed that a 17-year-old Afghan migrant who attacked train passengers in Germany was one of their soldiers. While the group asserts a…
Axe Attack on Train Passengers in Germany; Police Kill Attacker
A 17-year-old Afghan refugee attacked train passengers in Würzburg, Germany, injuring several before being shot dead by police. The motives behind the attack remain unclear,…
France Warns Erdogan About Purge Following Coup Attempt
France's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey's President Erdogan against using the recent coup attempt as a pretext for suppressing dissent, raising concerns about Turkey's credibility…
French President: A Group May Be Behind the Nice Attack
A terrorist attack in Nice, France, resulted in 84 deaths and over 200 injuries, with a Tunisian man identified as the attacker. The incident has…
Removal of Three Senior Security Officials in Baghdad Following Recent Explosions
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has dismissed three senior security officials in Baghdad following a series of deadly suicide bombings that killed around 300 people.…
Euro 2016: France Reaches Final by Overcoming Germany
France defeated Germany 2-0 to reach the final of Euro 2016, with Antoine Griezmann scoring both goals. The final will be against Portugal, and both…
Death toll from 'deadliest' suicide bombing since Saddam's fall in Baghdad reaches 292
A suicide bombing in Baghdad has resulted in 292 deaths, marking the deadliest attack since the fall of Saddam Hussein. The Islamic State group claimed…
Tony Blair: I Accept Full Responsibility for Iraq War Mistakes
Tony Blair has publicly accepted full responsibility for the mistakes made during the Iraq War following the release of the Chilcot report, which criticized the…
ISIS Convoys in Fallujah Targeted; 'Hundreds' Killed
U.S.-led coalition airstrikes have targeted ISIS convoys in Iraq, resulting in the destruction of hundreds of vehicles and the deaths of hundreds of militants. The…