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Special forces kill ISIS leader and 10 other terrorists in Somalia, says US

A United States military operation has killed a senior ISIS official along with 10 terrorists in a remote area of northern Somalia, with Joe Biden having given the go-ahead for the mission, said the US

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

US military kills senior Islamic State official in Somalia

US forces had intended to capture Bilal al-Sudani but that did not prove to be ‘feasible’ as the operation was carried out, official says

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

OLD US military kills senior Islamic State official in Somalia

U.S. special operations forces have killed a senior Islamic State group official and 10 other terrorist operatives in remote northern Somalia

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

NATO alliance still strong on Ukraine but fractures are emerging

WASHINGTON: The billions of United States dollars in new arms for Ukraine announced this month — including British tanks, American fighting vehicles, and howitzers from Denmark and Sweden — are testament to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s failure to split the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies after nearly a year…

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2023

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Polar bear's fatal attack on young mother and son leaves Northwest Alaska community reeling

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023

Zelensky pleads with western allies 'send tanks' as Germany stalls on arms move

Germany is coming under intense diplomatic pressure to allow their tanks to be transferred to the front line in the war against Russia, but will only supply tanks if the United States does the same

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

No decision on more tanks for Ukraine, despite pleas from Zelensky

Kyiv is seeking Western battle tanks to enable its forces to mount a counter-offensive against Russia.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

U.S., NATO countries announce massive weapons package for Ukraine

Western countries will send what looks to be the largest tranche of military hardware so far to help Ukraine prepare for an expected offensive against Russian forces in the near future.

WEKU · Jan 20, 2023

Ukraine frustrated as Germany holds back decision on supply of tanks

Poland says lives will be lost because of Berlin’s inaction, as summit breaks up without progress over Leopard 2s

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

Zelensky urges western allies to send tanks to defeat the Russian invader

The Ukrainian president’s call intensifies the pressure on Germany to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023