The Colombian army on Thursday killed five suspected FARC rebels in the northwestern Antioquia department.
“They were five rebels who were killed in combat by the Combined Task Force,” said a source within the army.
Thursday, 31 January, 2013
Colombia: 5 Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels killed in Antioquia department
Israel: Israeli regime deploying army on Syria border
Syria’s state television says the Israeli regime is deploying military forces on the Syrian border.
The move comes a day after an Israeli airstrike reportedly targeted a defense research center near the Syrian capital city of Damascus, killing two people and injuring five others.
Wednesday, 30 January, 2013
Syria: Israel attacked military research center in Damascus
Israeli warplanes attacked a military research center in Damascus province at dawn on Wednesday, Syria’s military command said, denying reports that the planes had struck a convoy carrying weapons from Syria to Lebanon.
Mali: French forces entered in last rebel stronghold Kidal
French forces say they have entered Kidal in the north of Mali, the last major town they have yet to secure in their drive against Islamist militants.
A number of French aircraft, including helicopters, had landed overnight at Kidal airport.
Tuesday, 29 January, 2013
Yemen: Hundreds of al-Qaeda fighters in Radda town ready to fend off Yemen armed forces
Security sources confirmed on Tuesday reports al-Qaeda militants sent several hundreds of their fighters to Radda - a town in al-Baydha province, south-east of the capital Sana’a - to fend off Yemen armed forces against their troops in the area.
On Monday, the Defense Ministry ordered an assault against al-Qaeda positions in Radda after negotiators failed to secure the release of three European hostages.
Pakistan: Clashes in Khyber Agency province between Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) talibans and pro-government militia Aman Lashkar
At least 7 people died in clashes between pakistan talibans and Aman Lashkar militia Aman Lashkar (tribal force backed by government) in Khyber Agency, at border with Afghanistan, in clashes that caused more than 90 casualities in last 5 days.
Monday, 28 January, 2013
Mali: French and Malian troops retake Timbuktu
French and Malian forces have retaken the northern Malian cities of Gao and Timbuktu from Islamist rebels, security officials said Monday.
Coalition troops, backed by French warplanes, took the airport in Timbuktu early Monday and moved into the city center, which had been held by the Islamist rebels since June.