French forces have killed 33 militants in an operation in Mali, according to President Emmanuel Macron.
Mr Macron made the announcement on a visit to Ivory Coast, where he reiterated France’s commitment to fighting jihadists in the region.
Wednesday, 4 December, 2019
Northern Ireland: Belfast grenade attack on police car was attempt to kill officers
A grenade was thrown at a police car in west Belfast in what has been described as an attempt to kill officers.
The attack happened at Milltown Row, off the Falls Road, at 2am on Wednesday. Chief Supt Jonathan Roberts said a police car was on a routine patrol when it was struck by an object before a loud bang was heard.
Wednesday, 27 November, 2019
France: Helicopters collision kills 13 French troops during an operation against jihadists in Mali
Thirteen French soldiers have been killed in a helicopter collision during an operation against jihadists in Mali, the French president’s office says.
President Emmanuel Macron expressed “deep sadness” over the biggest single loss of life for the French military since the 1980s.
Sunday, 24 November, 2019
Ukraine: Ukraine conflict continues to rage amid talks
Away from the Ukraine-Russia diplomatic wrangling, fighting still rages in the east, with both sides blaming each other for the violence.
The conflict in Ukraine has been in the headlines for its links to the US president’s impeachment inquiry.
Sunday, 10 November, 2019
Iraq: 5 Italian soldiers wounded by roadside blast just outside Kirkuk
A roadside blast wounded five Italian Special Forces soldiers in northern Iraq on Sunday as they were on a training mission to assist Iraqi troops, Italian military officials said.
The Italian Defense Ministry said three of the wounded were in “grave condition” in the explosion. An Iraqi security official said the bomb exploded next to their vehicle as they were traveling just outside Kirkuk, wounding six Italian soldiers.