Those who lived under the Islamic State greeted the news about the group’s leader with grim satisfaction at best. “He deserves a worse and more abhorrent death,” one said.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
A Daring Helicopter Rescue After Rebels Capture a Ferry in Myanmar
The scale of the abduction suggests that the rebel group, the Arakan Army, is using increasingly brazen tactics to demand an independent state.
U.S. to Deploy Hundreds of Troops to Guard Oil Fields in Syria, Pentagon Officials Say
Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper said the American strategy remains unchanged, although President Trump has said American forces are withdrawing,
Russian Conscript Kills 8 Soldiers in Shooting in Siberia
Officials identified the suspect as a private serving in a remote area along Russia’s border with China, and blamed a “nervous breakdown.”
Trump’s Syria and Ukraine Moves Further Alienate America’s Already Wary Allies
American allies in Europe have largely priced in President Trump’s tantrums and fixed ideas, but are increasingly worried about their dependency on an undependable president.
Indonesian General Accused of Kidnapping Is Named Defense Minister
Prabowo Subianto, a former general who was discharged from the military for breaking the law, violating human rights and disobeying orders, will oversee Indonesia’s defense policy.
Turkey Halts Syrian Incursion, Hours After Deal With Russia
The Turkish military said it would advance no further into Syria, after reaching an agreement with Russia on forcing Kurdish fighters from the border region.
Putin and Erdogan Announce Plan for Northeast Syria, Bolstering Russian Influence
Russia’s leader hosted his Turkish counterpart as a U.S.-brokered cease-fire with Kurdish forces came to an end, underscoring Moscow’s emergence as a powerful player in the Middle East.
A Shiite Holiday Turns Into a Test of Iranian Power in Iraq
Iran wanted to help Iraq organize a major religious pilgrimage, but when it offered to send tens of thousands of police officers, Iraq said no thanks.
ISIS Reaps Gains of U.S. Pullout From Syria
The troop withdrawal ends American operations against the terrorist group conducted jointly with a Kurdish-led militia.