In the morning of 28 December, a terrorist attack hit a peaceful gathering at a cultural centre in Kabul, Afghanistan. It has left over 40 persons killed and injured more than 80 others, amongst them women and children. A terrorist attack hit a peaceful gathering at a cultural centre in Kabul, Afghanistan. Over 40 persons…
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Islamic State claims London attack
Reportedly a terroristic group Islamic State claims responsibility for London attack. The information appeared on the site of Amaq news agency – the outlet is often the “first point of publication for claims of responsibility by the group.” (Photo: illustration). 3) Translation of the Amaq claim:"A detachment of Islamic State ( #ISIS ) fighters carried…
Battle for Mosul liberation
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi announced a launch of an offensive against Islamic State to liberate the western part of Mosul (pictured). Hundreds of military vehicles, backed by airforce, started the movement across the Hadesert towards Mosul positions early morning hours on Sunday. Iraqi forces retook several villages south of Mosul in the first hours…
NATO in stalemate
NATO Defence Ministers began two days of talks in Brussels on Wednesday,15 February 2017, focusing on ensuring NATO’s strength and flexibility in the face of evolving challenges. Ministers will review progress in deploying NATO’s deterrent forces in the eastern part of the Alliance and assess what NATO can do in the fight against terrorism, says…