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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
| Apr.7 |
Syria |
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At least 70 killed in suspected chemical attack in Douma
Map of Douma Syria At least 70 people have died in a suspected chemical attack in Douma, the last rebel-held town in Syria's Eastern Ghouta | |
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| Mar.10 |
Damascus |
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Eastern Ghouta: Syrian army splits enclave in three |
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| 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 | |
| Feb.9 |
Northern Israel |
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Israeli jet downed by Syrian fire - army Israeli fighter jet shot down after operation against Iranian targets in Syria, pilots safe, Israeli military says
| Feb.3 |
Northern Syria |
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Russian fighter jet shot down in Syria's Idlib province |
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| Dec.11 |
Northern Syria |
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Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops in visit to Syrian base |
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| Oct.16 |
Northern Syria |
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Syria war: US-backed forces control Raqqa
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Northern Iraq |
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Iraqi soldiers moved into Kirkuk |
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| 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 | |
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| Apr.6 |
Syria |
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US launches missile strikes in response to chemical 'attack' |
| Apr.5 |
Northern Syria |
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20 children and 52 adults killed in chemical attack
Map of Khan Sheikhoun Idlib Syria Aome of the victims had symptoms consistent with exposure to nerve agents. Clinics treating the injured were then targeted by air strikes | |
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| Jan.8 |
Jerusalem |
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Jerusalem truck attack: Four Israelis soldiers killed
Four people have been killed in Jerusalem by a Palestinian man who drove a lorry into a group of soldiers, in what police called a terror at...
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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' |
| 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
| Sep.17 |
Northern Syria |
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US air strikes 'kill dozens of Syria government troops' |
| Aug.23 |
Northern Syria |
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Turkey begins anti-IS campaign in Syria |
| Jul.17 |
Turkey |
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Turkey coup arrests hit 6,000 as Erdogan roots out 'virus' |
| Jul.15 |
Turkey |
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Turkish coup attempt
Map of Ankara Turkey An unsuccessful coup d'état was staged against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government by a faction within the Armed Forces. In a TV statement the group responsible for the coup named themselves the Turkish Peace Council. At least 290 peop... | |
| May.22 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Falluja assault: PM announces beginning of military operation |
| May.12 |
Damascus |
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Top Hezbollah commander Badreddine killed |
| Apr.2 |
Azerbaijan |
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Clashes broke out in disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh |
| Mar.14 |
Syria |
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Syria conflict: Russia's Putin orders 'main part' of forces out |
| Feb.26 |
Syria |
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Syria conflict: Temporary truce comes into effect
| Feb.17 |
Turkey |
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At least 28 dead in Turkish capital explosion |
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| Dec.28 |
Western Iraq |
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Iraq declares Ramadi liberated from ISIS
| Nov.24 |
Northern Syria |
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Russia warplane shot down in Syria
Map of Latakia Syria Russian President Vladimir Putin has bitterly condemned the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border
| Sep.30 |
Northern Syria |
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Russia launches first airstrikes in Syria
| Jul.24 |
Northern Syria |
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Turkish warplanes bomb ISIS positions in Syria |
| Jul.1 |
Sinai |
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64 soldiers killed in ISIS attack on Egyptian Army's checkpoints
| May.20 |
Syria |
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Islamic State 'in control' of Syria's Palmyra
| May.15 |
Western Iraq |
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Militants seize Ramadi stronghold
| Apr.24 |
Armenia |
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Armenia marks centenary of mass killings by Ottoman Turks
| Jan.22 |
Yemen |
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Yemen: President resigns as rebels tighten hold
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| Oct.29 |
Northern Syria |
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Syrian rebels enter Kobani from Turkey border crossing
| Sep.20 |
Northern Syria |
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45,000 'flee Islamic State' into Turkey
| Aug.26 |
Gaza |
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Israel, Hamas officials say extended cease-fire reached |
| Jul.25 |
Gaza |
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Humanitarian ceasefire between Israel, Hamas takes effect |
| Jul.17 |
Gaza |
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Israel starts Gaza ground offensive
The Israeli military has begun a ground offensive against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, extending its 10-day-old Operation Protective Edge
| Jul.6 |
Gaza |
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Israeli strikes kill Gaza militants |
| Jun.29 |
Iraq |
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ISIS declares new Islamic caliphate |
| 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
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| 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
| Jan.30 |
Syria |
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Israeli jets strike convoy along Syrian border |
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| Nov.21 |
Gaza |
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Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire
| Nov.19 |
Gaza |
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Gaza death toll 'rises over 100' |
| Nov.14 |
Gaza |
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Hamas military leader killed by Israeli strike
Map of Gaza City Israel Ahmed Jabr, the head of Hamas' military wing, was killed Wednesday in Gaza by an Israeli "surgical" strike, the Israeli military announced
| Oct.3 |
Turkey |
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Turkey retaliates for shelling deaths |
| Aug.5 |
Sinai |
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Police die in Egypt border attack |
| Jul.28 |
Aleppo |
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Syrian forces hammer Aleppo
| Jul.18 |
Syria |
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Top Syrian officials killed |
| Jun.22 |
Northern Syria |
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Syria: We shot down Turkish fighter |
| May.26 |
Syria |
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U.N. observers see bodies of 92 dead in massacre
| May.21 |
Yemen |
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Suicide blast kills more than 100 Yemeni troops
| Apr.11 |
Syria |
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Syria ceasefire comes into effect |
| Feb.22 |
Syria |
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Two Western journalists killed in Syria |
| Feb.8 |
Syria |
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Homs suffers 'heaviest' shelling |
| Jan.2 |
Southern Iran |
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Iran fires missiles in Strait of Hormuz |
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| Dec.17 |
Iraq |
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Last US troops withdraw from Iraq
The last convoy of US troops to leave Iraq has entered Kuwait, nearly nine years after the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein
| Dec.4 |
Iran |
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Iran shoots down American drone |
| Oct.18 |
Israel |
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Shalit back in Israel after swap
| Sep.30 |
Yemen |
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U.S.-born Muslim cleric killed |
| Aug.18 |
Southern Israel |
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7 Israelis dead in string of attacks |
| Jul.31 |
Syria |
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Army, protesters clash, killing 71 |
| Jun.3 |
Yemen |
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Yemen's presidential compound attacked |
| Feb.21 |
Egypt |
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Two Iranian warships 'enter Suez Canal' |
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| Aug.31 |
Iraq |
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U.S. combat mission in Iraq ends
| May.30 |
Gaza |
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Deaths as Israeli forces storm aid ship
More than 10 people onboard a flotilla carrying aid for the Palestinian territory of Gaza were killed when security forces boarded the boats
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| Jun.29 |
Baghdad |
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US soldiers leaving Iraq's cities |
| Jan.21 |
Gaza |
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Israeli troops complete Gaza withdrawal |
| Jan.17 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel declares unilateral cease-fire
| Jan.9 |
Gaza |
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Israel, Hamas brush off UN, keep fighting |
| Jan.3 |
Gaza |
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Israeli ground troops enter Gaza
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| Dec.27 |
Gaza |
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Airstrikes pounded targets in Gaza
At least 225 killed in Israeli attacks. An Israeli army spokeswoman said her country is ready to continue the attacks 'as long as it takes'
| Jul.16 |
Israel |
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Israel swaps prisoners for bodies |
| Jun.18 |
Gaza |
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Israel, Hamas begin truce in Gaza
| Mar.25 |
Basra |
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Iraq forces battle Basra militias |
| Feb.28 |
Gaza |
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Israeli forces pound Gaza Strip |
| Feb.22 |
Northern Iraq |
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Turkish troops enter Iraq |
| Jan.22 |
Gaza |
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Palestinians blow up border wall
| Jan.7 |
Iran |
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Iran boats threatened US ships |
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| Dec.1 |
Northern Iraq |
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Turkey attacks Kurd rebels in Iraq
| Sep.6 |
Syria |
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Israeli airstrike targeted nuclear reactor |
| Jun.14 |
Gaza |
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Hamas hails 'liberation' of Gaza
The militants have hailed a series of military victories over rivals Fatah as a new 'liberation' of the territory
| May.20 |
Northern Lebanon |
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Islamic militants, security forces battle |
| Apr.27 |
Turkey |
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Army 'concerned' by vote |
| Mar.23 |
Iran |
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Iran seizes 15 British sailors
The naval patrol seized sailors who had boarded a vessel suspected of smuggling cars off the coast of Iraq
| Jan.27 |
Gaza |
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Battle rages on after 25 dead
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| Nov.25 |
Gaza |
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Palestinians, Israel agree to cease-fire |
| Nov.3 |
Gaza |
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Gunmen flee in human shield |
| Sep.30 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Last Israeli soldier withdraws |
| Aug.14 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire in effect
| Jul.30 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Israeli air attack kills 28 civilians |
| Jul.25 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Israeli airstrike hits U.N. observer post |
| Jul.22 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Thousands flee southern Lebanon |
| Jul.18 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon |
| Jul.12 |
Beirut |
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Israeli jets strike Beirut airport |
| |
Southern Lebanon |
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Hezbollah kidnapping prompts war
Guerrillas killed 3 Israeli soldiers and captured 2 more, prompting airstrikes and military raids inside southern Lebanon
| Jun.27 |
Gaza |
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Israeli troops move into Gaza |
| Jun.25 |
Gaza |
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Militants kill Israeli 2 soldiers. 1 seized |
| Jun.8 |
Iraq |
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U.S. airstrike kills al-Zarqawi
| Apr.11 |
Iran |
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Iran 'advances uranium program' |
| Mar.14 |
West Bank |
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Israelis storm Palestinian prison |
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| Apr.26 |
Lebanon |
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Last Syrian soldiers left Lebanon |
| Jan.30 |
Iraq |
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Iraqis vote amid violence |
|
| Nov.9 |
Sunni Triangle |
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U.S., Iraqis enter Falluja's center |
|
| Dec.14 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Saddam captured |
| Jul.22 |
Mosul |
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Saddam's sons killed in raid |
| Apr.9 |
Baghdad |
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Baghdad falls to US forces |
| Mar.19 |
Iraq |
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U.S. Launches War Against Iraq
After air raid sirens went off across Baghdad, anti-aircraft fire and explosions were heard
|
| Apr.3 |
West Bank |
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Bethlehem church under siege |
|
| Sep.30 |
Jerusalem |
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Intifada started by Sharon visit
Palestinians and Israelis clash, spurred by visit of right-wing Israeli leader to a joint Jewish/Muslim holy site
| May.24 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Israel retreat complete |
| Jul. 11, 1882 |
Egypt |
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Alexandria bombarded by the British
In July 1882, the city came under bombardment from British naval forces and was occupied
| Aug. 1, 1798 |
Egypt |
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Nelson wins Battle of the Nile |
| Jul. 21, 1798 |
Egypt |
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Battle of the Pyramids
The army under Napoleon Bonaparte scored a decisive victory against the forces of the local Mamluk rulers, wiping out almost the entire Egyptian...
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2017 |
| Jan.8 |
Jerusalem |
Jerusalem truck attack: Four Israelis soldiers killed
Four people have been killed in Jerusalem by a Palestinian man who drove a lorry into a group of soldiers, in what police called a terror at...
2016 |
| Feb.17 |
Turkey |
At least 28 dead in Turkish capital explosion |
2015 |
| Jul.1 |
Sinai |
64 soldiers killed in ISIS attack on Egyptian Army's checkpoints
2011 |
| Aug.18 |
Southern Israel |
7 Israelis dead in string of attacks |
2008 |
| Jul.16 |
Israel |
Israel swaps prisoners for bodies |
2006 |
| Jun.25 |
Gaza |
Militants kill Israeli 2 soldiers. 1 seized |
|
|
2016 |
| Apr.2 |
Azerbaijan |
Clashes broke out in disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh |
2012 |
| Oct.3 |
Turkey |
Turkey retaliates for shelling deaths |
| Aug.5 |
Sinai |
Police die in Egypt border attack |
2008 |
| Jan.22 |
Gaza |
Palestinians blow up border wall
2006 |
| Jul.12 |
Southern Lebanon |
Hezbollah kidnapping prompts war
Guerrillas killed 3 Israeli soldiers and captured 2 more, prompting airstrikes and military raids inside southern Lebanon
2000 |
| May.24 |
Southern Lebanon |
Israel retreat complete |
|
|
2015 |
| Apr.24 |
Armenia |
Armenia marks centenary of mass killings by Ottoman Turks
2012 |
| May.26 |
Syria |
U.N. observers see bodies of 92 dead in massacre
2006 |
| Nov.3 |
Gaza |
Gunmen flee in human shield |
2003 |
| Dec.14 |
Sunni Triangle |
Saddam captured |
|
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2009 |
| Jan.3 |
Gaza |
Israeli ground troops enter Gaza
2008 |
| Feb.22 |
Northern Iraq |
Turkish troops enter Iraq |
2006 |
| Jul.18 |
Southern Lebanon |
Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon |
| Jun.27 |
Gaza |
Israeli troops move into Gaza |
2005 |
| Apr.26 |
Lebanon |
Last Syrian soldiers left Lebanon |
2004 |
| Nov.9 |
Sunni Triangle |
U.S., Iraqis enter Falluja's center |
2003 |
| Apr.9 |
Baghdad |
Baghdad falls to US forces |
|
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2011 |
| Feb.21 |
Egypt |
Two Iranian warships 'enter Suez Canal' |
2008 |
| Jan.7 |
Iran |
Iran boats threatened US ships |
2007 |
| Mar.23 |
Iran |
Iran seizes 15 British sailors
The naval patrol seized sailors who had boarded a vessel suspected of smuggling cars off the coast of Iraq
1882 |
| Jul. 11, 1882 |
Egypt |
Alexandria bombarded by the British
In July 1882, the city came under bombardment from British naval forces and was occupied
1890 |
| Aug. 1, 1798 |
Egypt |
Nelson wins Battle of the Nile |
|
|
2016 |
| Jul.17 |
Turkey |
Turkey coup arrests hit 6,000 as Erdogan roots out 'virus' |
| Jul.15 |
Turkey |
Turkish coup attempt
Map of Ankara Turkey An unsuccessful coup d'état was staged against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government by a faction within the Armed Forces. In a TV statement the group responsible for the coup named themselves the Turkish Peace Council. At least 290 peop... | |
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|
2016 |
| May.12 |
Damascus |
Top Hezbollah commander Badreddine killed |
2012 |
| Nov.14 |
Gaza |
Hamas military leader killed by Israeli strike
Map of Gaza City Israel Ahmed Jabr, the head of Hamas' military wing, was killed Wednesday in Gaza by an Israeli "surgical" strike, the Israeli military announced
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|
2018 |
| Apr.13 |
Damascus |
US and allies launch strikes on Syria chemical weapons sites
2017 |
| Apr.6 |
Syria |
US launches missile strikes in response to chemical 'attack' |
2012 |
| Jan.2 |
Southern Iran |
Iran fires missiles in Strait of Hormuz |
|
|
2007 |
| Jun.14 |
Gaza |
Hamas hails 'liberation' of Gaza
The militants have hailed a series of military victories over rivals Fatah as a new 'liberation' of the territory
| Jan.27 |
Gaza |
Battle rages on after 25 dead
|
|
2018 |
| Apr.21 |
Damascus |
Experts finally visit Douma site |
|
|
2011 |
| Dec.4 |
Iran |
Iran shoots down American drone |
| Sep.30 |
Yemen |
U.S.-born Muslim cleric killed |
|
|
2018 |
| Feb.9 |
Northern Israel |
Israeli jet downed by Syrian fire - army Israeli fighter jet shot down after operation against Iranian targets in Syria, pilots safe, Israeli military says
| Feb.3 |
Northern Syria |
Russian fighter jet shot down in Syria's Idlib province |
2016 |
| Sep.17 |
Northern Syria |
US air strikes 'kill dozens of Syria government troops' |
2015 |
| Nov.24 |
Northern Syria |
Russia warplane shot down in Syria
Map of Latakia Syria Russian President Vladimir Putin has bitterly condemned the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border
| Sep.30 |
Northern Syria |
Russia launches first airstrikes in Syria
| Jul.24 |
Northern Syria |
Turkish warplanes bomb ISIS positions in Syria |
2014 |
| Jul.6 |
Gaza |
Israeli strikes kill Gaza militants |
2013 |
| Jan.30 |
Syria |
Israeli jets strike convoy along Syrian border |
2012 |
| Jun.22 |
Northern Syria |
Syria: We shot down Turkish fighter |
2008 |
| Dec.27 |
Gaza |
Airstrikes pounded targets in Gaza
At least 225 killed in Israeli attacks. An Israeli army spokeswoman said her country is ready to continue the attacks 'as long as it takes'
2007 |
| Sep.6 |
Syria |
Israeli airstrike targeted nuclear reactor |
2006 |
| Jul.30 |
Southern Lebanon |
Israeli air attack kills 28 civilians |
| Jul.25 |
Southern Lebanon |
Israeli airstrike hits U.N. observer post |
| Jul.12 |
Beirut |
Israeli jets strike Beirut airport |
| Jun.8 |
Iraq |
U.S. airstrike kills al-Zarqawi
|
|
2010 |
| Aug.31 |
Iraq |
U.S. combat mission in Iraq ends
2007 |
| Apr.27 |
Turkey |
Army 'concerned' by vote |
2003 |
| Mar.19 |
Iraq |
U.S. Launches War Against Iraq
After air raid sirens went off across Baghdad, anti-aircraft fire and explosions were heard
|
|
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 |
| Oct.16 |
Northern Syria |
Syria war: US-backed forces control Raqqa
| 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
| Nov.1 |
Mosul |
Mosul battle: Iraqi special forces 'break front line' |
| Oct.17 |
Mosul |
Liberation of Mosul Begins
| May.22 |
Sunni Triangle |
Falluja assault: PM announces beginning of military operation |
2015 |
| Dec.28 |
Western Iraq |
Iraq declares Ramadi liberated from ISIS
| May.20 |
Syria |
Islamic State 'in control' of Syria's Palmyra
| May.15 |
Western Iraq |
Militants seize Ramadi stronghold
| Jan.22 |
Yemen |
Yemen: President resigns as rebels tighten hold
2014 |
| Oct.29 |
Northern Syria |
Syrian rebels enter Kobani from Turkey border crossing
| Jun.29 |
Iraq |
ISIS declares new Islamic caliphate |
| 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
2012 |
| Jul.28 |
Aleppo |
Syrian forces hammer Aleppo
| Jul.18 |
Syria |
Top Syrian officials killed |
| May.21 |
Yemen |
Suicide blast kills more than 100 Yemeni troops
2011 |
| Jun.3 |
Yemen |
Yemen's presidential compound attacked |
2008 |
| Mar.25 |
Basra |
Iraq forces battle Basra militias |
2007 |
| Dec.1 |
Northern Iraq |
Turkey attacks Kurd rebels in Iraq
| May.20 |
Northern Lebanon |
Islamic militants, security forces battle |
2005 |
| Jan.30 |
Iraq |
Iraqis vote amid violence |
2002 |
| Apr.3 |
West Bank |
Bethlehem church under siege |
2000 |
| Sep.30 |
Jerusalem |
Intifada started by Sharon visit
Palestinians and Israelis clash, spurred by visit of right-wing Israeli leader to a joint Jewish/Muslim holy site
|
|
2017 |
| Dec.11 |
Northern Syria |
Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops in visit to Syrian base |
2016 |
| Mar.14 |
Syria |
Syria conflict: Russia's Putin orders 'main part' of forces out |
| Feb.26 |
Syria |
Syria conflict: Temporary truce comes into effect
2014 |
| Aug.26 |
Gaza |
Israel, Hamas officials say extended cease-fire reached |
| Jul.25 |
Gaza |
Humanitarian ceasefire between Israel, Hamas takes effect |
2012 |
| Nov.21 |
Gaza |
Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire
| Apr.11 |
Syria |
Syria ceasefire comes into effect |
2011 |
| Dec.17 |
Iraq |
Last US troops withdraw from Iraq
The last convoy of US troops to leave Iraq has entered Kuwait, nearly nine years after the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein
| Oct.18 |
Israel |
Shalit back in Israel after swap
2009 |
| Jun.29 |
Baghdad |
US soldiers leaving Iraq's cities |
| Jan.21 |
Gaza |
Israeli troops complete Gaza withdrawal |
| Jan.17 |
Jerusalem |
Israel declares unilateral cease-fire
2008 |
| Jun.18 |
Gaza |
Israel, Hamas begin truce in Gaza
2006 |
| Sep.30 |
Southern Lebanon |
Last Israeli soldier withdraws |
| Aug.14 |
Southern Lebanon |
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire in effect
|
|
2016 |
| Dec.14 |
Aleppo |
Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on' |
2014 |
| Sep.20 |
Northern Syria |
45,000 'flee Islamic State' into Turkey
2012 |
| Feb.22 |
Syria |
Two Western journalists killed in Syria |
2010 |
| May.30 |
Gaza |
Deaths as Israeli forces storm aid ship
More than 10 people onboard a flotilla carrying aid for the Palestinian territory of Gaza were killed when security forces boarded the boats
|
|
2018 |
| Apr.16 |
Damascus |
Syria chemical attack: Investigators allowed to visit site |
| Apr.7 |
Syria |
At least 70 killed in suspected chemical attack in Douma
Map of Douma Syria At least 70 people have died in a suspected chemical attack in Douma, the last rebel-held town in Syria's Eastern Ghouta | |
2017 |
| Apr.5 |
Northern Syria |
20 children and 52 adults killed in chemical attack
Map of Khan Sheikhoun Idlib Syria Aome of the victims had symptoms consistent with exposure to nerve agents. Clinics treating the injured were then targeted by air strikes | |
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
2006 |
| Apr.11 |
Iran |
Iran 'advances uranium program' |