Iraqi forces on Monday were searching neighborhoods of west Mosul they retook weeks ago after a surprise ISIL attack on their rear that left several dead, officials said. The attack, which was claimed by ISIL terrorist group, sowed panic among residents who returned to live in the Tanak and Yarmuk ...
Eight Chadian soldiers were killed in fierce fighting with Boko Haram insurgents at the weekend on islands on Lake Chad, which borders four countries on the edge of the Sahara, the Chadian army said Monday. “Our forces attacked Boko Haram elements on five islands near Nigeria on June 24 and ...