Gaza toll reaches 316 as UN chief heads to region
GAZA CITY – Palestinian Territories: Israeli air strikes killed 20 people in Gaza on Saturday, taking the death toll to more than 300, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon headed to the region to bolster truce efforts. The new peace push came as Israel stood poised to intensify a ground operation inside... read more »
Israeli soldier, 11 Palestinians killed in Gaza ground offensive
JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel announced on Friday that a soldier had been killed, its first fatality since a Gaza ground offensive was launched the previous evening, and another two soldiers were wounded. Eleven Palestinians were killed in Gaza, Palestinian health officials said. There was no immediate... read more »
35 more terrorists killed in NWA air strikes
RAWALPINDI: At least 35 more militants were killed in the air strikes carried out by jet fighters in the valley of Shawal in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Wednesday morning, Geo News reported. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that as the operation Zarb-e-Azb continued in the tribal... read more »
Tripoli airport becomes Libya’s new frontline between rival militias
TRIPOLI: First, there is a single shot. Then Libyan fighters empty their anti-aircraft guns as others crouch for cover at Tripoli International Airport. Until Saturday night, the airport was a hub for Libyans coming home for the Muslim fasting month and expatriates going on vacation. Now,... read more »
