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 ...
At least 39 people have been injured in two separate bomb attacks in the Philippines, authorities said Thursday. In the first incident, two bombs exploded late Wednesday in the central island of Leyte, wounding 33 people who were watching a boxing match in Hilongos, government officials said. Another unexploded bomb ...
