Iraqi forces launched the multi-pronged second phase of the battle to retake eastern Mosul from Takfiri insurgents on Thursday, a top commander said. Iraqi forces punched into eastern Mosul after the massive operation to recapture the northern city from ISIL group was launched on October 17. “The second phase of ...
Turkey and Russia are planning to implement a countrywide ceasefire in Syria before the start of the New Year, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday. The ceasefire could be put in place “at any moment”, the minister told A Haber television after reports a day earlier that Turkey and ...
