Death toll at 196 from Afghanistan avalanches
Ten new avalanches were reported early Monday morning, without any casualties. Over the weekend, a total of 40 avalanches hit the area, said Bab Jan Hakimi, head of disaster response…
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Up to speed: Latest developments on fight against ISIS
THE OFFENSIVE Close call: ISIS fighters launched a major new assault in northern Iraq, but were ultimately repelled. The fighting took place about 30 miles from Irbil, the Kurdish capital,…
Civilian Casualties In Afghanistan Topped 10,000 In 2014, UN Reports
The number of civilians killed or wounded in fighting in Afghanistan climbed by 22 percent in 2014 to reach the highest level in five years as foreign troops concluded their…
Explosion reported at chemical plant in eastern Ukraine
The attack took place late Sunday, according to the website. A number of buildings in the area were damaged, including residences, but no casualties have been reported. Eduard Basurin, a…
Two Rockets Fired From Syria Hit Israeli-Controlled Part of Golan Heights
JERUSALEM — At least two rockets fired from Syria struck the Israeli-controlled portion of the Golan Heights on Tuesday and Israel responded with artillery toward the suspected launching sites in…