Iraqi forces kill at least 18 during protests in holy city of Karbala
Iraqi security forces wearing masks and black plainclothes opened fire at protesters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding hundreds, security officials said, in one of the deadliest single attacks since the country was engulfed by protests this month. The attack, which happened overnight, came as Iraqis took to…
Former Gurkha smashes record for scaling world’s tallest peaks – and rescues three climbers on the way
A former Gurkha soldier and special forces member has broken the record for climbing the world’s highest peaks and rescued three fellow climbers on the way. Nirmal Purja on Tuesday completed his ascent of the world’s 14 tallest mountains, knocking nearly seven-and-a-half years off the previous record. Mr Purja reached the top of all the…
US helicopter raid reported in Syria after trove of Baghdadi intelligence taken
The US is believed to have carried out fresh raids on suspected senior Islamic State members in Syria overnight, as officials assessed a treasure trove of intelligence gathered from Isil leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s final hideout. Helicopters reported to be from the US-led coalition flew late on Monday night into al-Shuyukh village south of Jarablus,…
Syrian Kurd spy ‘stole Baghdadi’s underpants for DNA test’
A Syrian Kurd undercover agent took a pair of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s underwear for DNA identification ahead of the US raid that killed the jihadist leader, a Kurdish official said on Monday. Polat Can, a senior adviser to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), published details of the intelligence work that led to the US…
'Ozil is a marked man!' – Arsenal star must use criticism as inspiration, says ex-Gunner Wright
The former Germany playmaker has endured a torrid few months, but must seek to put that in the past as the Gunners begin life under Unai Emery The best way for Mesut Ozil to silence his critics is by starring in the Premier League for Arsenal this season, according to Gunners great Ian Wright. The…
Freestyle World Championships to be streamed by Goal
Goal to stream the Super Ball 2018 finals, the most prestigious event in freestyle football, featuring over 300 athletes from more than 50 countries The 10th annual Super Ball is set to take place in Prague this weekend, featuring the best freestyle athletes in the world, with competitions for men, women and teams of two. For 2018’s edition,…
Modric or Kante should win the 2018 Ballon d'Or, says Jenas
The former Spurs man thinks that certain players are being overlooked for the most prestigious award in football due to their style of play Jermaine Jenas thinks that the Ballon d’Or has overlooked some great creative players due to its focus on goal-scorers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The duo have dominated the best…
European Parliament members in Kashmir in rare foreign visit
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A group of European Parliament members arrived in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, the first foreign delegation to travel to the disputed region since India stripped it of its semi-autonomous status and imposed a harsh crackdown in early August. The group, from 11 countries, will assess the situation in Kashmir, Indian officials…
EU lawmakers visit Kashmir amid stone pelting and empty streets
By Fayaz Bukhari and Zeba Siddiqui SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) – European Union lawmakers arrived in Srinagar on Tuesday, the first foreign delegation to visit Indian Kashmir’s main city since New Delhi revoked the region’s autonomy in August. Hours before their arrival, small protests erupted in at least 40 locations around the city, prompting security forces…
What Happens After India and Pakistan Clash Over Kashmir?
Tensions between nuclear-armed archrivals India and Pakistan are increasing after the former ended the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5. Ties are further vitiating as reports of torture and brutality in what Pakistan describes as an “Indian Occupied Kashmir” are being reported by international media outlets. Pakistan’s response to India’s Kashmir gambit…