Iraq: 34 people killed in IS clashes in Anbar

Iraq: 34 people killed in IS clashes in Anbar

(VOVworld) – Iraqi security forces on Monday continued clashes with Islamic State (IS) militants in the Iraqi province of Anbar, leaving a total of 34 people killed and 23 others injured
Nigeria frees 178 hostages held by Boko Haram

Nigeria frees 178 hostages held by Boko Haram

(VOVworld) - The Nigerian army freed 178 people held by Boko Haram militants during a regional offensive near Aulari about 70km south of Maiduguri, the biggest town in northeast Nigeria.a
US President Barack Obama appoints new Syria envoy

US President Barack Obama appoints new Syria envoy

(VOVworld) – On Monday, US President Barack Obama appointed senior diplomat Michael Ratney the US Special Envoy for Syria replacing Daniel Rubinstein, who has been nominated to be the next Ambassador...
Border between Iraq and Jordan closed

Border between Iraq and Jordan closed

(VOVworld) – Iraq closed its border with Jordan until further notice several days after Iraqi military forces launched a campaign to drive Islamic State militants out of Anbar province
US gears up efforts to fight IS

US gears up efforts to fight IS

(VOVworld) - President Barack Obama pledged to increase US support for the moderate opposition in Syria's civil war on Monday and said the United States needed to do more at...
44 killed in bomb blast in Nigeria

44 killed in bomb blast in Nigeria

(VOVworld) - At least 44 people were killed and 50 others injured in a twin bomb blast in the central Nigerian city of Jos, in a bloody week of violence blamed on Boko Haram....