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| Apr.21 |
Damascus |
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Experts finally visit Douma site
| Apr.16 |
Damascus |
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Syria chemical attack: Investigators allowed to visit site
| Apr.13 |
Damascus |
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US and allies launch strikes on Syria chemical weapons sites
The US, UK and France have bombed multiple government targets in Syria in an early morning operation targeting alleged chemical weapons site...
| Apr.11 |
Algeria |
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Algeria military plane crash: 257 dead near Algiers
An Algerian military plane has crashed near the capital killing 257 people on board just after taking off from Boufarik military airport
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| Mar.10 |
Damascus |
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Eastern Ghouta: Syrian army splits enclave in three
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| Feb.24 |
Damascus |
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Air strikes in Eastern Ghouta 'kill 500' |
| Feb.19 |
Damascus |
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Dozens of civilians killed in Eastern Ghouta strikes
Map of Eastern Ghouta Damascus Syria Bombardments by Syrian government forces have killed dozens of civilians in the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area outside Damascus, activists say | |
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| Nov.15 |
Zimbabwe |
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Army seizes power from Mugabe
Zimbabwe's military leaders have seized control of the nation, placing veteran leader Robert Mugabe under house arrest
| Jul.9 |
Mosul |
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Mosul: Iraq PM celebrates victory over IS in the city 
Haider al-Abadi has visited Mosul to congratulate Iraqi forces for their victory over IS in the city. He was there to announce the city's full liberation | |
| May.15 |
Damascus |
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Syria's Saydnaya prison crematorium hid killings, says US |
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| Dec.22 |
Aleppo |
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Aleppo 'back under government control' The Syrian army says it has retaken full control of Aleppo, following the evacuation of the last group of rebels
| Dec.14 |
Aleppo |
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Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on'
| Dec.7 |
Aleppo |
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Aleppo battle: Assad says victory in city would be 'huge step' |
| Nov.1 |
Mosul |
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Mosul battle: Iraqi special forces 'break front line'
| Oct.17 |
Mosul |
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Liberation of Mosul Begins The Iraqi government launches an offensive strategy to take back the city, which is the last major city in Iraq that is under the Islamic State
| Sep.6 |
Aleppo |
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Government helicopters 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo |
| Jul.9 |
Southern Sudan |
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South Sudan clashes 'leave dozens dead' in Juba |
| May.12 |
Damascus |
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Top Hezbollah commander Badreddine killed
| Apr.28 |
Aleppo |
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Syria conflict: Aleppo in 'catastrophic' state says UN |
| Feb.10 |
Aleppo |
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Aleppo fighting displaces 50,000 people |
| Feb.5 |
Aleppo |
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Syria war: Thousands fleeing fighting mass at Turkey border |
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| May.13 |
Burundi |
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Burundi coup bid: President Nkurunziza's return 'thwarted'
Pierre Nkurunziza's attempt to return home to tackle a coup has failed and he has returned to Tanzania where he was attending a summit
| May.2 |
Mosul |
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Islamic State: Militants 'kill 300 Yazidi captives' |
| Apr.6 |
Somalia |
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Kenya launches airstrikes against al-Shabaab |
| Feb.15 |
Eastern Libya |
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Egypt 'bombs IS in Libya' after beheadings video |
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| Dec.7 |
Damascus |
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Israeli jets 'strike near Damascus' |
| Nov.14 |
Northern Nigeria |
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Islamic extremists seize hometown of kidnapped schoolgirls |
| Oct.7 |
Aleppo |
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Air strikes help Syria town curb IS |
| Sep.1 |
Somalia |
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U.S. military conducts operation in Somalia
U.S. forces conducted an operation Monday against the Al-Shabaab network, Pentagon press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby said
| Aug.26 |
Aleppo |
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California native fighting for ISIS killed in Syria |
| Aug.18 |
Mosul |
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Iraq crisis: Mosul dam recaptured from militants |
| Aug.16 |
Mosul |
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Kurdish forces battling to retake Mosul dam |
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Mosul |
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U.S. jets hit ISIS near dam |
| Jun.10 |
Mosul |
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ISIS seizes city of Mosul 
Iraq's prime minister has asked parliament to declare a state of emergency after Islamist militants effectively took control of Mosul | |
| May.26 |
Nigeria |
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Nigeria army 'knows where girls are' |
| May.9 |
Ethiopia |
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South Sudan rivals agree peace deal |
| Mar.5 |
East Africa |
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Israel intercepts ship with weapons headed to Gaza |
| Feb.21 |
Tunisia |
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11 killed as Libyan military plane crashes in Tunisia |
| Feb.11 |
Algeria |
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Algeria plane crash 'kills scores' |
| Feb.3 |
Aleppo |
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Dozens reportedly die in bomb attacks by Syria regime |
| Jan.23 |
Ethiopia |
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South Sudan, rebels reach ceasefire |
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| Dec.31 |
Aleppo |
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Rocket sets bus afire, killing 25 |
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Southern Sudan |
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South Sudan peace talks planned as forces clash |
| Dec.27 |
Southern Sudan |
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South Sudan government agrees in principle to ceasefire |
| Dec.23 |
Southern Sudan |
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Rebels seize key town in South Sudan |
| Dec.17 |
Southern Sudan |
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South Sudan clashes 'kill 400-500'
Hundreds of people are believed to have died in clashes between rival South Sudan army factions, the UN says, quoting unconfirmed reports
| Nov.4 |
Congo |
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DR Congo claims defeat of M23 rebels
| Oct.5 |
Libya |
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US forces seize Al Qaeda leader behind 1998 embassy bombings
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Somalia |
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US Navy SEALS raid militant group linked to Kenya mall attack |
| Sep.23 |
Kenya |
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Kenya forces 'clearing' Nairobi mall |
| Aug.26 |
Damascus |
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Syria: U.N. team comes under sniper fire |
| Aug.21 |
Damascus |
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Syrian rebels allege chemical attack 
Opposition groups claimed that hundreds were killed when the government used chemical agents in rebel strongholds in the Damascus countryside. Footage shows people carrying limp bodies, some haphazardly covered in sheets, others splayed, nearly nude, on the floor. The... | |
| May.4 |
Damascus |
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Damascus hit 'by Israeli strikes' |
| Mar.24 |
CAR |
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CAR President Bozize flees capital
| Jan.28 |
Mali |
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French-led troops secure hold on Timbuktu
Map of Timbuktu Mali French-led troops are consolidating their position in the historic Malian city of Timbuktu after seizing it from Islamist extremists
| Jan.19 |
Algeria |
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Algeria siege ends in bloodshed
Map of Amenas Algeria Algerian troops have ended a siege at a gas facility in the Sahara desert killing 11 Islamist militants after they killed seven hostages. The hostages were summarily killed as the troops tried... | |
| Jan.17 |
Algeria |
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Hostages missing in Algeria raid |
| Jan.14 |
Mali |
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Islamist rebels gaining ground in Mali
| Jan.11 |
Mali |
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France taking on Islamist gangs in Mali |
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| Dec.26 |
CAR |
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Rebels advance in Central African Republic |
| Dec.9 |
Somalia |
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Somali army captures key town from Al-Shabaab rebels |
| Nov.18 |
Congo |
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DR Congo rebels advance on Goma
| Sep.28 |
Somalia |
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AU forces 'rout Somali militants' |
| Sep.21 |
Eastern Libya |
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Protesters storm Benghazi militia |
| Aug.12 |
Egypt |
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Egypt president 'retires' military figures |
| Aug.9 |
Aleppo |
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Syria rebels lose key Aleppo area |
| Jul.28 |
Aleppo |
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Syrian forces hammer Aleppo
The head of the opposition Syrian National Council (SNC) has called for foreign states to arm rebel fighters
| Apr.17 |
Southern Sudan |
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Sudans 'locked in logic of war'
| Mar.22 |
Mali |
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Renegade soldiers declare coup in Mali
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| Oct.23 |
Eastern Libya |
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Libya's new leaders declare liberation
| Oct.20 |
Libya |
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Libya interim leader: Gadhafi dead
Map of Sirte Libya Longtime Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi has been killed, interim Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril said
| Sep.20 |
Libya |
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Anti-Gadhafi forces roll into Sabha |
| Sep.5 |
Niger |
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Libya army convoy reaches Niger |
| Aug.21 |
Libya |
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Rebels move into central Tripoli
A convoy of rebels has rolled into central Tripoli past celebrating crowds after a day of heavy fighting in and around the capital
| Jul.28 |
Eastern Libya |
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Top Libyan rebel commander killed
| Apr.30 |
Libya |
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Nato strike 'kills Gaddafi's son |
| Apr.24 |
Libya |
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Nato strike hits Gaddafi compound
| Mar.27 |
Libya |
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Libyan rebels sweeping westwards
| Mar.21 |
Libya |
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Gadhafi's momentum stopped |
| Mar.19 |
Libya |
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Coalition launches Libya attacks The UK, the US and France have begun attacking Libya as enforcement of the UN-mandated no-fly zone gets under way
| Mar.18 |
Eastern Libya |
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Fighting reported near Benghazi
| Mar.10 |
Eastern Libya |
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Rebels forced from Libya oil port |
| Mar.4 |
Eastern Libya |
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Libyan rebels locked in battles
| Feb.21 |
Egypt |
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Two Iranian warships 'enter Suez Canal'
| Feb.12 |
Egypt |
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Egypt moves to reassure allies |
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| Sep.7 |
Congo |
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U.N.: Congo sex attacks exceed 500 |
| Mar.27 |
Congo |
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DR Congo rebel massacre is uncovered |
| Feb.23 |
Sudan |
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Sudan signs ceasefire with Darfur rebels
| Feb.18 |
Niger |
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Military coup ousts president |
| Jan.8 |
Angola |
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Togo football team bus attacked
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| Jul.27 |
Northern Nigeria |
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Islamist attacks spread |
| Apr.15 |
Kenya |
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French warship captures pirates |
| Apr.12 |
Somalia |
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Captain rescued, snipers kill 3 pirates U.S. Navy snipers fatally shot pirates holding Richard Phillips hostage after seeing one of the pirates 'had an AK-47 leveled at the captain's...
| Jan.22 |
Congo |
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DR Congo rebel leader arrested |
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| Dec.23 |
Guinea |
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Coup as president dies |
| Dec.18 |
Tanzania |
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Trio found guilty of Rwandan genocide |
| Nov.6 |
Congo |
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Cease-fire unraveling as fighting spreads |
| Sep.25 |
Somalia |
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Pirates seize ship carrying tanks Ukraine: The ministry says Ukrainian-operated Faina was sailing with 21 people on board under the Belize flag, operated by Ukrainian company
| Jul.14 |
Sudan |
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President charged with genocide
| Jun.9 |
Somalia |
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Factions sign peace deal |
| Apr.22 |
Darfur |
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Darfur deaths 'could be 300,000' |
| Feb.2 |
Chad |
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Rebels move in on Chad capital |
| Jan.17 |
Kenya |
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Kenya 'turned into killing field'
Opposition leader Odinga has accused the government and the police of turning the country into 'killing fields of the innocent'
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| Oct.29 |
Somalia |
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U.S. destroyer pursues pirates |
| Oct.7 |
Darfur |
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Army-controlled town razed
| Sep.30 |
Darfur |
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Deadliest attack for peace force
| Jan.8 |
Somalia |
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U.S. targets al Qaeda suspects |
|
| Dec.27 |
Somalia |
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Islamists withdraw from Mogadishu
| Dec.21 |
Somalia |
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Somalis 'at war' with Ethiopia |
| Nov.16 |
Sudan |
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Sudan 'backs' Darfur force plan |
| Jun.5 |
Somalia |
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Islamists claim Mogadishu victory
An Islamist militia has seized the capital, after weeks of fighting against an alliance of warlords backed by the US
| Apr.12 |
Chad |
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Rebels close in on capital |
|
| Feb.8 |
Egypt |
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Palestinians, Israel announce cease-fire
| Jan.9 |
Kenya |
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Historic Sudan peace accord signed |
|
| Dec.21 |
Mosul |
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22 killed in attack on U.S. base |
|
| Dec.19 |
Libya |
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Libya to dismantle WMD programs |
| Jul.22 |
Mosul |
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Saddam's sons killed in raid Uday and Qusay were killed by U.S. troops in the northern city of Mosul after a tipster betrayed their hideout
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Liberia |
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'600 die' as battle rages |
| Apr.11 |
Mosul |
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Chaos as Mosul falls to Kurds |
|
| Jul.16 |
Morocco |
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Morocco defies Spain over Perejil |
|
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2014 |
| Feb.11 |
Algeria |
Algeria plane crash 'kills scores' |
2004 |
| Dec.21 |
Mosul |
22 killed in attack on U.S. base |
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2014 |
| Mar.5 |
East Africa |
Israel intercepts ship with weapons headed to Gaza |
2008 |
| Sep.25 |
Somalia |
Pirates seize ship carrying tanks Ukraine: The ministry says Ukrainian-operated Faina was sailing with 21 people on board under the Belize flag, operated by Ukrainian company
|
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2012 |
| Apr.17 |
Southern Sudan |
Sudans 'locked in logic of war'
2002 |
| Jul.16 |
Morocco |
Morocco defies Spain over Perejil |
|
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2017 |
| May.15 |
Damascus |
Syria's Saydnaya prison crematorium hid killings, says US |
2015 |
| May.2 |
Mosul |
Islamic State: Militants 'kill 300 Yazidi captives' |
2010 |
| Sep.7 |
Congo |
U.N.: Congo sex attacks exceed 500 |
| Mar.27 |
Congo |
DR Congo rebel massacre is uncovered |
2008 |
| Dec.18 |
Tanzania |
Trio found guilty of Rwandan genocide |
| Jul.14 |
Sudan |
President charged with genocide
| Apr.22 |
Darfur |
Darfur deaths 'could be 300,000' |
2007 |
| Oct.7 |
Darfur |
Army-controlled town razed
|
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2013 |
| Oct.5 |
Somalia |
US Navy SEALS raid militant group linked to Kenya mall attack |
2011 |
| Feb.21 |
Egypt |
Two Iranian warships 'enter Suez Canal'
2009 |
| Apr.15 |
Kenya |
French warship captures pirates |
| Apr.12 |
Somalia |
Captain rescued, snipers kill 3 pirates U.S. Navy snipers fatally shot pirates holding Richard Phillips hostage after seeing one of the pirates 'had an AK-47 leveled at the captain's...
2007 |
| Oct.29 |
Somalia |
U.S. destroyer pursues pirates |
|
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2017 |
| Nov.15 |
Zimbabwe |
Army seizes power from Mugabe
Zimbabwe's military leaders have seized control of the nation, placing veteran leader Robert Mugabe under house arrest
2015 |
| May.13 |
Burundi |
Burundi coup bid: President Nkurunziza's return 'thwarted'
Pierre Nkurunziza's attempt to return home to tackle a coup has failed and he has returned to Tanzania where he was attending a summit
2012 |
| Mar.22 |
Mali |
Renegade soldiers declare coup in Mali
2010 |
| Feb.18 |
Niger |
Military coup ousts president |
2008 |
| Dec.23 |
Guinea |
Coup as president dies |
|
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2016 |
| May.12 |
Damascus |
Top Hezbollah commander Badreddine killed
2012 |
| Aug.12 |
Egypt |
Egypt president 'retires' military figures |
2011 |
| Sep.5 |
Niger |
Libya army convoy reaches Niger |
| Jul.28 |
Eastern Libya |
Top Libyan rebel commander killed
|
|
2018 |
| Apr.13 |
Damascus |
US and allies launch strikes on Syria chemical weapons sites
The US, UK and France have bombed multiple government targets in Syria in an early morning operation targeting alleged chemical weapons site...
2013 |
| May.4 |
Damascus |
Damascus hit 'by Israeli strikes' |
2011 |
| Apr.24 |
Libya |
Nato strike hits Gaddafi compound
| Mar.19 |
Libya |
Coalition launches Libya attacks The UK, the US and France have begun attacking Libya as enforcement of the UN-mandated no-fly zone gets under way
|
|
2008 |
| Jan.17 |
Kenya |
Kenya 'turned into killing field'
Opposition leader Odinga has accused the government and the police of turning the country into 'killing fields of the innocent'
2006 |
| Dec.27 |
Somalia |
Islamists withdraw from Mogadishu
|
|
2018 |
| Apr.21 |
Damascus |
Experts finally visit Douma site
2013 |
| Aug.26 |
Damascus |
Syria: U.N. team comes under sniper fire |
|
|
2018 |
| Apr.11 |
Algeria |
Algeria military plane crash: 257 dead near Algiers
An Algerian military plane has crashed near the capital killing 257 people on board just after taking off from Boufarik military airport
| Feb.24 |
Damascus |
Air strikes in Eastern Ghouta 'kill 500' |
2015 |
| Apr.6 |
Somalia |
Kenya launches airstrikes against al-Shabaab |
| Feb.15 |
Eastern Libya |
Egypt 'bombs IS in Libya' after beheadings video |
2014 |
| Dec.7 |
Damascus |
Israeli jets 'strike near Damascus' |
| Oct.7 |
Aleppo |
Air strikes help Syria town curb IS |
| Aug.16 |
Mosul |
U.S. jets hit ISIS near dam |
| Feb.21 |
Tunisia |
11 killed as Libyan military plane crashes in Tunisia |
2011 |
| Apr.30 |
Libya |
Nato strike 'kills Gaddafi's son |
2007 |
| Jan.8 |
Somalia |
U.S. targets al Qaeda suspects |
|
|
2018 |
| Mar.10 |
Damascus |
Eastern Ghouta: Syrian army splits enclave in three
| Feb.19 |
Damascus |
Dozens of civilians killed in Eastern Ghouta strikes
Map of Eastern Ghouta Damascus Syria Bombardments by Syrian government forces have killed dozens of civilians in the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area outside Damascus, activists say | |
2017 |
| Jul.9 |
Mosul |
Mosul: Iraq PM celebrates victory over IS in the city 
Haider al-Abadi has visited Mosul to congratulate Iraqi forces for their victory over IS in the city. He was there to announce the city's full liberation | |
2016 |
| Dec.22 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo 'back under government control' The Syrian army says it has retaken full control of Aleppo, following the evacuation of the last group of rebels
| Dec.7 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: Assad says victory in city would be 'huge step' |
| Nov.1 |
Mosul |
Mosul battle: Iraqi special forces 'break front line'
| Oct.17 |
Mosul |
Liberation of Mosul Begins The Iraqi government launches an offensive strategy to take back the city, which is the last major city in Iraq that is under the Islamic State
| Jul.9 |
Southern Sudan |
South Sudan clashes 'leave dozens dead' in Juba |
2014 |
| Nov.14 |
Northern Nigeria |
Islamic extremists seize hometown of kidnapped schoolgirls |
| Aug.26 |
Aleppo |
California native fighting for ISIS killed in Syria |
| Aug.18 |
Mosul |
Iraq crisis: Mosul dam recaptured from militants |
| Jun.10 |
Mosul |
ISIS seizes city of Mosul 
Iraq's prime minister has asked parliament to declare a state of emergency after Islamist militants effectively took control of Mosul | |
2013 |
| Dec.31 |
Southern Sudan |
South Sudan peace talks planned as forces clash |
| Dec.23 |
Southern Sudan |
Rebels seize key town in South Sudan |
| Dec.17 |
Southern Sudan |
South Sudan clashes 'kill 400-500'
Hundreds of people are believed to have died in clashes between rival South Sudan army factions, the UN says, quoting unconfirmed reports
| Nov.4 |
Congo |
DR Congo claims defeat of M23 rebels
| Sep.23 |
Kenya |
Kenya forces 'clearing' Nairobi mall |
| Mar.24 |
CAR |
CAR President Bozize flees capital
| Jan.28 |
Mali |
French-led troops secure hold on Timbuktu
Map of Timbuktu Mali French-led troops are consolidating their position in the historic Malian city of Timbuktu after seizing it from Islamist extremists
| Jan.14 |
Mali |
Islamist rebels gaining ground in Mali
| Jan.11 |
Mali |
France taking on Islamist gangs in Mali |
2012 |
| Dec.26 |
CAR |
Rebels advance in Central African Republic |
| Dec.9 |
Somalia |
Somali army captures key town from Al-Shabaab rebels |
| Nov.18 |
Congo |
DR Congo rebels advance on Goma
| Sep.28 |
Somalia |
AU forces 'rout Somali militants' |
| Sep.21 |
Eastern Libya |
Protesters storm Benghazi militia |
| Aug.9 |
Aleppo |
Syria rebels lose key Aleppo area |
| Jul.28 |
Aleppo |
Syrian forces hammer Aleppo
The head of the opposition Syrian National Council (SNC) has called for foreign states to arm rebel fighters
2011 |
| Oct.23 |
Eastern Libya |
Libya's new leaders declare liberation
| Aug.21 |
Libya |
Rebels move into central Tripoli
A convoy of rebels has rolled into central Tripoli past celebrating crowds after a day of heavy fighting in and around the capital
| Mar.27 |
Libya |
Libyan rebels sweeping westwards
| Mar.21 |
Libya |
Gadhafi's momentum stopped |
| Mar.18 |
Eastern Libya |
Fighting reported near Benghazi
| Mar.10 |
Eastern Libya |
Rebels forced from Libya oil port |
| Mar.4 |
Eastern Libya |
Libyan rebels locked in battles
2010 |
| Jan.8 |
Angola |
Togo football team bus attacked
2009 |
| Jul.27 |
Northern Nigeria |
Islamist attacks spread |
| Jan.22 |
Congo |
DR Congo rebel leader arrested |
2008 |
| Nov.6 |
Congo |
Cease-fire unraveling as fighting spreads |
| Feb.2 |
Chad |
Rebels move in on Chad capital |
2007 |
| Sep.30 |
Darfur |
Deadliest attack for peace force
2006 |
| Jun.5 |
Somalia |
Islamists claim Mogadishu victory
An Islamist militia has seized the capital, after weeks of fighting against an alliance of warlords backed by the US
| Apr.12 |
Chad |
Rebels close in on capital |
2003 |
| Jul.22 |
Liberia |
'600 die' as battle rages |
| Apr.11 |
Mosul |
Chaos as Mosul falls to Kurds |
|
|
2014 |
| May.9 |
Ethiopia |
South Sudan rivals agree peace deal |
| Jan.23 |
Ethiopia |
South Sudan, rebels reach ceasefire |
2013 |
| Dec.27 |
Southern Sudan |
South Sudan government agrees in principle to ceasefire |
2011 |
| Feb.12 |
Egypt |
Egypt moves to reassure allies |
2010 |
| Feb.23 |
Sudan |
Sudan signs ceasefire with Darfur rebels
2008 |
| Jun.9 |
Somalia |
Factions sign peace deal |
2006 |
| Nov.16 |
Sudan |
Sudan 'backs' Darfur force plan |
2005 |
| Feb.8 |
Egypt |
Palestinians, Israel announce cease-fire
| Jan.9 |
Kenya |
Historic Sudan peace accord signed |
|
|
2016 |
| Dec.14 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on'
| Apr.28 |
Aleppo |
Syria conflict: Aleppo in 'catastrophic' state says UN |
| Feb.10 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo fighting displaces 50,000 people |
| Feb.5 |
Aleppo |
Syria war: Thousands fleeing fighting mass at Turkey border |
2014 |
| Feb.3 |
Aleppo |
Dozens reportedly die in bomb attacks by Syria regime |
2013 |
| Dec.31 |
Aleppo |
Rocket sets bus afire, killing 25 |
|
|
2018 |
| Apr.16 |
Damascus |
Syria chemical attack: Investigators allowed to visit site
2016 |
| Sep.6 |
Aleppo |
Government helicopters 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo |
2013 |
| Aug.21 |
Damascus |
Syrian rebels allege chemical attack 
Opposition groups claimed that hundreds were killed when the government used chemical agents in rebel strongholds in the Damascus countryside. Footage shows people carrying limp bodies, some haphazardly covered in sheets, others splayed, nearly nude, on the floor. The... | |
2003 |
| Dec.19 |
Libya |
Libya to dismantle WMD programs |