Bombing attack near Baghdad leaves multiple dead and injured
A dawn assault on a residential and government complex near Amiriyat Pallujah south of Fallujah left at least six dead and 18 injured, with five attackers blowing themselves up and others killed or captured after clashes with security forces. The town lies roughly 40 miles west of Baghdad amid ongoing ISIS activity and Iraqi counteroperations.
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Peace deal eyed with Afghan group Hezb-i Islami
Afghan officials say a 25 point draft would end Hezb-i Islami’s war with the government, honor the constitution, cease insurgent ties, and grant amnesty and prisoner releases. Amin Karim and Ataul Rahman Saleem expect Ghani to approve by Sunday, lifting sanctions on Hekmatyar if the accord holds.
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Hezbollah commander fatally hurt near Damascus airport
A Hezbollah commander Badreddine was fatally wounded by shelling near a center by Damascus International Airport. Hezbollah and the Syrian army hold positions around the airport amid clashes with groups including Nusra Front. The incident underscores Hezbollah’s continued involvement in the Syria conflict as casualties rise.
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Court clears soldiers in mass killing case at Tlatlaya
An army release in 2014 claimed 22 suspects died in a warehouse clash near Mexico City. The AP found evidence suggesting execution style killings rather than a single gun battle. The Human Rights Commission later said 12 to 15 people were executed. Seven soldiers faced charges. three were cleared in a ruling, one was convicted for disobeying orders and released. The case featured conflicting official versions and delayed public disclosure.
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