Militants attack multiple Sinai checkpoints in Egypt
In Sinai near Sheikh Zweid, Islamic State militants attacked six checkpoints using heavy weapons and mortars. Seven soldiers were killed and 37 wounded as helicopters and air support assisted security forces. Officials say 24 attackers were killed and two SUVs destroyed, with troops sweeping the area.
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El-Arish
Egypt
Sinai Peninsula
Sheikh Zweid
Sinai
Gaza Strip
Israel
Raqqa pocket retake pushed by SDF after mass surrender
The Kurdish led SDF renewed its Raqqa offensive to clear the last Islamic State pocket as about 275 militants and their families surrendered. Civilians were evacuated amid the push to end IS presence in the city while foreign fighters remain in the pocket and others fled.
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Vatican City
Pope Francis
Francis
St Peter’s Square
Brazil
Mexico
Spain
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Adnan Abu Amjad
Islamic State
Islamic State Group
Syria
Iraq
Mosul
Mayadeen
Deir el-Zour
Anbar
Raqqa Civil Council
Laila Mustafa
Hawi al-Hawa
SDE
Rami Abdurrahman
Syrian Observatory For Human Rights
France
Abdurrahman
Nawaf Khalil
Nasser Haj Mansour
Khalil
Bangladesh Hosts Rohingya Refugees Amid Growing Crisis
In Mymensingh district villagers donated about 10000 to aid Rohingya fleeing Myanmar. Officials warn the influx strains resources as Bangladesh builds camps, with UN estimates for aid rising beyond initial 200 million over six months. Prime Minister Hasina vows to feed those in need.
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Bangladesh
Myanmar
Mymensingh
Asia
Mohammad Abdullah al-Kafi
United Nations
Mohammed Zakaria
Sheikh Hasina
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Hasina
U.N
Khondaker Golam Moazzem
Center For Policy Dialogue
Catalan Leader Faces Choice on Unity and Independence
Catalonia's president Carles Puigdemont weighs a response to Madrid on independence after a referendum. A Yes could lead to possible suspension of autonomy. a No risks rebellion within the secessionist camp and a regional election. Puigdemont spoke at the Lluis Companys memorial signaling peace and democracy amid mounting tensions.
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Spain
Catalonia
Carles Puigdemont
Puigdemont
Madrid
CUP
Lluis Companys
Francisco Franco
Companys
Tillerson dodges moron query amid Washington buzz
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sidestepped repeated questions about whether he called President Trump a moron calling the chatter petty Washington noise. He defended his mission saying the spat does not hinder his work while noting no confusion among the people that matter. The dispute comes as the U.S. confronts North Korea and the Iran deal.
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Donald Trump
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