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Friday, 31 July 2015
Palestinian Toddler burned to death in suspected "Jewish Settler" arison attack.
Eighteen months-old Paestinian little boy was burned to death on Thursday night after suspected Jewish extremist attack the family home of the little boy with two molotov cocktals.UK Daily Independent reported. The little boy's four-year-old brother and parents were also seriously injured in the deadly revenge attack. The masked men signed their work with a spray-painted message on the wall that read " Revenge !". Israel prime minister Benjamin Nethayahu said he was 'shocked' over the attack. In a twitter statement, Netayahu said "This is an act of terrorism on every respect. The State of Israel takes a strong line against terrorism regardless of the perpetrators" Israel prime minister spokesan said Israel will fight terrorism to the end regardless who is ivolved. Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Gaza and Jordan after Friday Muslim prayers to protest the deadly attack.
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Taliban confirms Mullar Omar death, appionts Akhtar Mohammad Mansour as its new leader.
Taliban extremist groupin Afghanistan has confirmed the death of its leader Mullah Omar. Taliban and family of Omar said he died of "sickness". A statement released by the Taliban militant group said,"Mullah Omar never visited Pkistan or any other country except Afghanistan", according to Pakistan Tribune. Aghanistan Spy Agency said two days ago Mullah Omar died in a hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Initially, Taliban militant group denied the report of Mullah Omar death but later confirmed to Aljazeera news network that Mullah Omar was actually dead. Meanwhile, Taliban militant group has appionted its new supreme leader. Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour was appionted at a meeting of the top Taliban representatives. Taliban who ruling Afghanistan with their restrict Islamic doctrines before the group was toppled by US led coalition forces in 2001. U.S invaded the Asia country after Taliban government refused to hand over Osama Bin Ladin to US after the deadly 9/11 attack that left thousands dead.
Wednesday, 29 July 2015
Afghanistan Taliban Chief Mullah Omar is reported dead.
The leader of the Afghanistan Taliban extremist group, Mullah Omar, is dead, according to Afghanistan Spy Agency. The Asian country's national Directorate of Security confirmed to Assocoated Press that Mullah Omar died in a hospital in Karachi, Pakistan in 2013, according to Pakstani Dawn. Afghanistan president Hassan Gani spokesperson, said they were trying to confirm the authenticity of the report. Mullah Mohammed Omar has not been seen in public since U.S and allied forces attacked the country and ousted the Taliban government in the coountry. U.S State Department, spokesperson, John Kirby, said they cannot officially confirmed the authenticity of the report. Mullah Mohammad Omar was believed to have been born around 1960 in southern parts of Afghanstan. Aljazeera 7 p.m (German time) news cast reported that the Taliban has denied the report of the death of their leader.
Turkey launches heavest air assault on PKK targets.
Turkish warplanes has carried out their heaviest air strikes against the Kurdistan Workers Party, popularly known as PKK. The government official told Reuters news agency that six PKK targets were struck. Turkish president Erdogan said on Tuesday that peace process with PKK militants had become impossible. The militants shelters and arms deports were hit in the assault. Turkey began the airstrikes after two Turkish soldiers were killed, the PKK said they were responsible for the attack as retaliation for the 34 killed in Suruc in deadly bomb attack which Islamic State claimed tresponsibility. The PKK said some Turkish soldiers cooperate with Islamic State to carried out the attack.
Twenty-three missing after a military helicopter crashes in Laos.
A military helicopter with 23 people aboard has crashed in Laos and all those aboard the aircraft believed to be dead or missing. The country's news agency reports the news the crashed. The helicopter took off from Wattay International airport in Vietiance on Monday and shortly after took off it had an "accident" and lost communications with the aviation control Centre, according to the country's official. The military helicopter was reported to have been travelling towards the provinces of Xiangkhouang and Houaphanh. This is not the first time military plane crashed in Laos, the country defense minister with other three senior officials lost their lives after plane they were travelling with ctashed last May.
Pakistan anti-Shiite militant chief Malik Ishaf killed.
The leader of Sunni militant group Malik Ishaq have been killed in Pakistan in a gun fight, local media reported. The well-known Malik Ishaq was arrested by Pakistani police on Saturday. He was reported killed when the police convoy which was moving to another location was attacked by Malik Ishaq supporters. About 13 unknown gunmen attacked the convoy police convoy that was carrying him in attempt to set him free. The gunmen were reported to have succeeded in their operation. The police responded with gun fire as Malik Ishaq and the gunmen were trying to fled the scene. The gun battle between the gunmen and police eventually led to the death of 11 militants, Malik Ishaq and his two sons. Malik Ishaq was believed to directing the operations of the Taliban and al-Qaeda-link Lashkar-e-Jhangvi group. The provincial home minister in Punjab, Shuja Khanzada said the shooting wounded six police officers.
At least 24 killed, 20 wounded after factory fire in Egypt.
A factory fire in a furniture company near Cairo, the Egypt's capital have left 25 people killed and at least 20 wounded. The fire was believed to have started after a gas cylinder exploded, British broadcaster, The BBC reported. According to the north African nation's Health ministry, 22 people were injured in the deadly attack. The injured have been taken to hospital for medical attention. The workers in the Furniture factory were working with chemical and oxygen tanks when one of the chemicals they working with blew up and mixed with other chemical and resulted to huge fire.
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Moammar Gaddafi's son Saif-al-Islam sentences to death by Tripoli court over war crime.
Saif-al-Islam, the son of the former Libya strongman Moammar Gaddafi has been sentenced to death for war crime in the 2011 Libya bloody revolution which eventually led to the death of Moammar Gaddafi. Saif-al-Islam was not physically present in the court and he is unlikely that he would be executed because he is been held by militia group in Zintan who captured him in 2011 while tried to escaped from the country. The militoa group has so far refused to release him to authority in Tripoli because they fear he might be set free. Saif-al-Islam was the trusted son of Gaddafi who stood by his father to bloodly cracked down on protesters who demanded Gaddafi ouster in 2011.
Cameroon deploys 2,000 extral soldiers to fight Boko Haram.
Cameroonian authorities said it will deployed additional 2000 troops to fight, Nigeria deadly militants group, Boko Haram in Northern region of the country, Nigeria local newspaper, the Vanguard reported citing Cameroonian state-run Radio -Televsion. Boko Haram has carred cross border raids in Cameroon and Chad in retailiation for the countries role in fighting against the group. According to AFP, the deployment will be added to 8,500 deployed to fight the group. More than two thousand have lost their lives to Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria since the insurgency began in the country.
North Korea threaten to wipe out United States during Korea war 62nd Anniversary celebration.
North Korea leader has once again said they will wipe out America completely if any war broke out again in Korea Peninsula. The statement come as the tiny nation marked 62nd anniversary of the end of Korea war which did not end as peace treaty. " Gone forever is the era when the United States blakckmailed us with nuclear weapon, now the United State is no longer a sources of threat and fear for us and we are the source of fear for it", the leader said in speech and was aired on state-run television. He said no American will be alive "To sign A surrender" when second war broke out on the Peninsula". This is north the first time, North Korea is threatened the United State. United State support South Korea while China and Soviet Union supported North Korea in a bloody war that left more than a million dead.
Chinese Navy, AirForce conducts military drills in South China Sea.
China has carried out intensive live-amminition military exercises in South China Sea. The military drills which involved the country's AirForce and Navy. Heavy weapons such as military warplanes and navy ships were used in the drill, Reutera news agency reported citing China military website. China and its's neighbouring countries such as Japan, Philippines both claim ownership of SOouth China sea which is called different name by the two countries. U.S had vowed to come to Japan's aid if its territorial integrity is threaten. U.S said the disputed Island is also parts of US -Japan security accord.
Nearly 100 bodies found in 5,000-year-old house in China.
Ninety-seven human dead bodies have been found stuffed into an ancient house in China. Among the bodies were children, young and middle age adult found stuffed together in small ancient house in China, The Times of India reported. Archaeologists said the victims might have been dead as a result of "prehistoric disaster", such as epidemic. The 97 remain were reported to have been found stuffed together in a house believed to had been buit 5000 years ago in the village of Hamin Mangha, north-east China. Experts who studies the bodies believed the dead bodies were coming in faster tan they could handle (buried) and decided to stuffed the bodies in the small house, according to euronews.
Sunday, 26 July 2015
21 killed, 10 others wounded after gun battles between two armed men.
At least 20 marriage guest has been killed after gun batte between two armed parties in a wedding ceremony in Afghanistan, Afghanistan based news website Khaama Press reported. Report from Aljazeera in its news buletines said those killed were guests including children and men and women who believe to be in their 40s. The fighting comes after Taliban militants reportedly attack a police station and forced about 100 police officers to surrender. Afghanistan has witness several casualties since the overthrew of Taliban government by US led coalition who invaded the country after 9/11 attack on World Trade Centre.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei tweets picture of Barack Obama committing suicide.
Shiite supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei tweeted a photo of U.S president Barack Obama committing suicide. The caption reads: "We welcome no war, nor do we initiate any war, but if any war happens, the one who will emerged loser will be the aggressive and criminal U.S". The post comes just two weeks after world power reachef nuclear accord with Iran. Iranian leader is well known for verbally critisizing U.S and Israel. The leader might not be happy because the aggreenent will prevent his country from getting nuclear weapons. The leader mights also not be happy because Saudi-led coalition airstrikes against Iran back shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also, Iran back president Bashir Assad of Syria for the first time, publicly admitted that his armed forces are tired of fighting long running civil war. He said his army lack manpowers which prompted them to withdrew from some territory sometimes to hold on to some important ones.
Embattled Syria president admits Army lacks manpower to hold on to some territory.
Syria president Bashar Assad vowed to defeated the opposition fighters and militants groups fighting his army. Mr Assad said Syrian army are tired of fighting due to long running war. He said his army lack man power but their is no defeat in Syria army dictionary. He said "we have everything we need but their is no man power". He stressed further to say that, sometimes, his army are forced to withdraw from some territory in other to be able to hold the important territory. His speech comes 24 hours after he grant an amnesty for army deserters. The speech which was televised live on state television, saying "It was necessary to specify critical areas for our armed forces to hang on to. Concern for our soldiers forced us to let go of some area". To day speech was first in a year. Syrian civil started when protesters took to the street, demanding for president Assad resignation. The government responded in harsh manner which forcesd some of the citizens to carry arms to fight the government. Later, foreign fighters came in to help the local oppositions fighting. Since then, different terrorist group has taken the advantages of the long running civil war to seized territory from government and placed their control on it.
At least 12 killed after Al-shabaab militants attacks Hotel Jazeera in Mogadishu.
A powerful car bomb struck famous hotel Jazeera in Mogadishi, Somalia. Al-shabaab extremist militants group said, they were behind the deadly attack, saying it was a retaliation for the people massacred by African Union troops sent to the country to fight Al-shabaab. Al-shabaab militant group often carries out cordinated attacks in the Mogadishu. Television footage from Aljazeera in its news bulletines showed the level of destruction of the hotel. The attack comes the same day president Barack Obama addressed crowd of Kenyans who gathered to listen to him. Obama praised Kenyan forces who are fighting Alshabaab militants group in Somalia, saying U.S will continue to support Kenya and African Union troops fighting Alshabaab.
Nigerian military recaptures Dikwa town control by Bko Haram.
Nigerian armed forces recaptured Dikwa town which was under the control of Boko Haram in northern Nigeria state of Borno on Friday, AirForce spokesman Dele Alonge, said. A statenemt by the military said "A combination of the Nigeria Air Force Alpha jet and surveilliance aircraft jiontly destroyed three ambush points heavily fortifed with vehicle-mounted Anti-craft Gun". The army was reported moved him after destroying the armbush points and captured the town with little resistance. Nigeria army has made pregress in the war against insurgency in recents months but it is very difficult to verify authentisity of the military claim since Journalist are not allow in the Front Lines.
Three killed after small plane crashes in Japan.
Three people have lost their lives after a light plane crashed into residential area in Japan's capital, Tokyo. Three buildings and two cars were damage as they caught fire as a result of the crashed. NHK WORLD reported. The plane was reported to have came down shortly after take off (500 metres after the airfield where the plane took off). Television footage showed what seems to be fire fighters trying to put out the fire in the remaining parts of the plane. The caused of the five-seater aircraft crashed is not known yet.
20 killed, at least 30 injured in suicide basts in northern Cameroon.
At least 20 lost their lives and 30 injured after suspected Boko Haram insurgents suicide bombers struck a market in Maroua, Cameroon northern city, security sources said. The bast occured in two different location in Moroua, according to regional governor, Mijiyawa Bakary. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but many believe Nigeria insurgent group Boko Haram might behind the attack. The group vowed to attack Cameroon and Chad for paticipating in war against the insurgent group. 23 people were reported killed in Kamuna when Boko Haram stormed the area on Monday, according to witness. On July 12, suspected Boko Haram female suicide bombers blew up their explosives in Fotokol, killing at least 13 civilians.
Huge Shark attack claims life of a man in front of daughter in Australia.
A diver lost his life after a huge shark attacked hi off Mariam Island in Southern state of Tasmania. The man was believed to be his late 40s, was diving with his daughter about 8.00 a.m when a huge white shark struck, local media reported. When the daughter suspected that his father was attacked by shark, she set off a flare to alert other boaters in surrounding. When they come, the man was pulled up and they found out that he was severely injured and couldn't survived the attack.
Saturday, 25 July 2015
BREAKING NEWS: Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta disagrees with president Obama on gay rights in Kenya.
Kenya Executive president Uhuru Kenyatta boldly disagreed with president Barack Obama on gay rights in Kenya. Both leaders were addressing journalist in State House, Nairobi. President Obama and Uhuru Kenyatta were asked about gay rights in Kenya and the fight against Al-shabaab militant group in Somalia. Obama responded on gay rights saying, he believed no one should be discriminated against because of who the person love. He stressed further, that when someone obeys traffic rules, pay taxes and law abiding, such person should not be discriminated against because of who he/ she love. On his part, president Uhuru Kenyatta said gay is not part of Kenya cultur. He said there are many ways US can help Kenya especially on health, education, security and others. He stressed that "you cannot forced on people what people do not like, that is the fact". Uhuru Kenyatta stressed that Kenya agrees with U.S on some issues but not on every issue. Both leaders agreed to established direct flights from Kenya to US. On security, president Obama said African Union forces with collaboration with U.S has reduced the territory control by Al-shabaab. He said al-shabaab has been graded compared to how the militants group was before.
Kenyans lashes out at CNN for calling Kenya "terro hotbed".
U.S famous news network CNN is being critised after it described Kenya " a terror hotbed". The Kenya government demanded an apology from the news network. CNN later added a note to the story on its Twitter account saying " the headline and lead to this article has been recast to indicate the terror threat is a regional one". Kenyans took to social media after CNN called Kenya "terror hotbed", using the hashtag #someone Tell CNN to protest against the news channel. "If CNN is civilized enough, they should apologize", Kenya interior minister Joseph Nkaisserry said. He stressed further at a news conference that Kenya is at risk of being attacked like anu other country on Earth.
Egyptian forces kill 12 militants in Sinai .
At least 12 militants were killed when Egyptian warplane launched airstrikes in North Sinai on Saturday, security sources said. A statement released on friday by the army said that, Egypt security forces launched offensive against Velayat Sinai militants in the town of Sheikh Zuweid, killing 12 extremists militants. The statement added that two warehouses loaded with explosives were also destroyed in the operations. The statement also said the armed forces are currently targeting militants' headquarters at Sheikh Zwayed city in the governorate, military spokesman Brigadier General Mohamed Samir said in a statement.
120 dead, 150 wounded after Saudi-led coalition warplanes hits Yemeni province of Taiz.
At least 120 civililians killed, 150 wounded after Saudi-led coalition air assault struck a residential area in Yemeni province of Taiz, AP reported citing medical officials and eyes witness. Most of the homes were reported to have destroyed. Many of the dead and wounded were transported in private cars or in animal drain carts down to hospitals. Members of rescue teams and ambulances were having difficulty reaching the area due to incessant bombardment from the coalition. Many people have lost their lives since Saudi led coalition started bombarding the Houthi fighters targets. Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized Sinai, the country's capital and placed the legitimate president of the country under house arrest. The president managed to fled house arrest and opened another presidential in Aden, southern port city. The Houthi advanced to Aden in an attempt to captured the president which prompted the president to fled to neighbouring Saudi Arabia.
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Islamabab, Pakistan.
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Pakistani capital, Islamabad, U.S Geological Survey said on Friday. The epicentre, with a depth of 26.12km, was initially deyermined to be at 33.8056 degrees north latitude and73.1829 degree east longtitude, according to Xinhuanet. Residents of Islamabad said buildings and vehicles were shaking after the earthquake struck, but there were no reports of casualties. Pakistan's local metrologist said the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.6 against 5.1 reported by USGS. The earthquake struck 1.59 a.m on Saturday and was very shallow, according to The Jerusalem post citing reuters.
Friday, 24 July 2015
AirForce One with U.S president Barack Obama aboard touches down at Jomo Kenyatta International airport, Nairobi.
U.S president Barack Obama arrived in Nairobi, the Kenya's capital for a five day trip to Africa. AirForce tourched down at exactly 08.02pm Kenya local time at Jomo Keyattan International airport. He was recieved by Kenya president Nhuru Kenyatta, vice president William Ruto, senior government officias, Obama step -sister. Obama arrival was broadcoast live on major Kenya Television stations such as Citizen TV, KTN, K24 etc. Obama is expected to speak in a summit on Saturday after which he will leave for Ethiopia on Sunday. Kenya airspace was completely shut down from other airlines shortly before the president touched down in the country.
Israeli military action against Iran would be "huge mistake" --John Kerry.
U.S Secretary of State, John Kerry said on Friday in an interview with NBC that it would be a "huge mistake" for Israel to take unilaterial military action against Iran, The Jerusalem post reported. Mr Kerry stressed further that any attack by Israel against Iran would have "grave cosequences for Israel and for the region. John Kerry was asked on NBC if the nuclear accord signed between P5+1 and Iran last week would make it more likely that Israel would attack Iran. John Kerry responded to the question: "that would be an enormous mistake, a huge mistake with grave cosequences for Israel and for the region, and I don't think it's necessary", The times of Israel reported. It may recall that Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Iran nuclear accord with world powers as "historical mistake".
I killed, 16 arrested in Tunisia crack-down on jihadists.
Tunisian armed forces has detained 16 suspected jihadist extremist and shot dead one person in series of operation to clear the country from extremist terrorists. Security forces launched an operation on Thursday in Sejnane in the northern Bizerte region, "against terrorists preparing terrorist act", the country's interior ministry said. According to interior ministry weapons including explosives, ammunitions and several assault riffles were seized during the crack down operation. In March, 22 people were killed when gunmen attack civilians in Tunisian national musem. 38 foriegn tourist lost thier lives when gunmen open fired on tourist in a beach resort.
Three people killed after gunman opens fire at theater in Louisiana.
Incumbent president Pierre Nkurunziza wins presidential election in Burundi.
The incumbent president of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza has won the country's presidential election. Mr Nkurunziza candidacy was considered as unconstitutional by the opposition because the country's constitution allows two term only. Mr Nkurunziza won the election with 69.41 percent of vote casted. The election took place on Tuesday despite African Union and western powers call for delay in the election as a result of the violence that rock the country since mr Nkirunziza made his intention known to run for third term. African Union vowed not to recognised the election as the opposition refused to take part in the election. A section of the country's army seized power from the president when he was out of the country to attend regional summit but the coup failed because a large section loyalists of the army did not support the coup.
Turkish warplanes hits Islamic State targets in Syria.
Turkish Airforce warplanes has struck Islamic State targets in Syria in the early hours on Friday, Turkey's State Television reported, according to the Associated Press. The attack was reportly struck three Islamic State targets inside Syria. The air assault come 24 hours after Turkish soldier lost his life in fighting with alleged Islamic State fighters in Turkey-Syria border. "Four guided bombs targeted two headquarters and assembly piont", Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutghi's office said in a statement. "Whoever targets Turkey---should not forget that Turkey is strong and powerful", the prime minister said at a press conference on Thursday.
US airstrike kills al-Qaeda operational commander in Afghanistan.
A high-ranking Al-Qaeda operational commander has been killed in a US airstrike in Afghanistan, US Defense Secretary told reporters tha followed him to Afghanistan. The airstrike killed Abu Khalil Al-Sudani on July 11, according to US Defense cheif Ash Cartel."We will continue to counter violent extremism in the region and the world", Mr Cater added. The airstrike happened in Patika province. " Al-sudani was one of three known violent extremists killed in the strike. The death of al-sudani will further degrade Al-Qaeda operations across the globe", the statement said, India NDTV reported citing Agence France-Presse.
Thursday, 23 July 2015
More than 40 people killed after powerful bomb blasts in north-eadt Nigeria city of Gombe.
At least 40 people have been killed after a huge bomb blasts rock two bus stations in Gombe state, AFP reported. The first bomb occured near the entrance of the Dadin Kowa terminus, while the second occured some 20 minutes later in the Dukku area. "so far we have recovered 12 dead bodies", said the rescue worker at Dadin Kowa terminus, while the second in the Dukku area said witness on the scene of the blast. Another witness said 30 dead bodies have been counted at the scene of the secoond blast, local news paper Vanguard reported. The state police spokesman Fwaje Attajiri confirmed the blast but no mention of the casulties figure.
Islamic State threatens to fill the street of Paris with dead bodies: Video
Islamic State official media wing in Syria's Hama province published a video Wednesday showing a French-speaking fighter shooting a captured Syrian government soldier and declearing that the group "will fill the streets of Paris, France with corpses, Jihad Watch reported. The fighter who spoke in French said Islamic State won't rest until they fill the French capital, Paris with dead bodies. He declared that his "message" is aimed not only to French citizens, but also to the international community and 'every one who fights Allah and his Prophet.
At least 20 people feared dead afters Boat collided in Nile, Egypt.
At least 20 people lost their lives after a cargo boat collided with a ferry on the River Nile in Egypt, security sources said. Sources said the rescue operations have been hindered by the darkness. According to Voice of America, Egyptian Police has detained the captain of the boat and his deputy afyer the accident. Two children were reported to be among the casulties. Of the 25 people on board the boat, six passengers were rescued, according to the Interior ministry. This is not the first time passengers lost their lives in ferry mishap. Over 1,000 passengers lost their lives in 2006 after a ferry capsized in the Red Sea.
Yemen loyalists fighters recaptures Aden Palace from Houthi rebels.
Fighters loyal to legitimate president of Yemen Hadi who fled to Saudi Arab has recaptured the presidential palace in Aden which was under the control of Iran-back Hunthis fighters. The loyalist fighters captured Aden International airport from Houthi rebels last. The news of the captured prompted the fled government ministers to returned to the port city. Saudi military aircraft was the first to landed at the newly captured airport. A source in the pro-government loyalist popular Resistance militia said 30 rebels were killed in the fighting for the Al-maashiq hilltop palace in Aden, according to yahoo news citing AFP. A video footage from Aljazeera showed the level of destruction of the palace.
Somali forces backed by African Union troops recaptures Al-shabaab last stronghold of Bardhere.
Somali government soldiers backed by African Union troops have recaptured one of the last remaining Al-shabaab stronghold. Kenya and Somali troops was reported stormed the South-western Bardere which has been under Al-shabaab fighters since 2008, BBC reported. An unknown number of Al-shabaab fighters were reported killed in the fighting. "We have taken control of Bardhere and the surrounding villages. The al-shabaab terrorists fled the area before we arrived", said a Somali army spokesman in the town. Bardhere is the capital of the Gedo region. The area is rich in agricultural activities and it has been under Al-shabaab control since 2008.
Israeli army kills Palestinian man while trying to prevent his son from arrest.
The Israel army on Thursday shot and killed a Palestinian man in the West Bank while trying to arrest his son. The 52-year-old man from the a village of North Hebron was shot in the chest two times while trying to prevent Israeli forces from arresting his son Mohammed, Qatar based news network reported in its news bulletine. Israel media said, one of the family members attempted to strangled one of the soldiers which propmted the soldiers to defend thenselves.
Turkey Scrambles fighter jets to Syrian border after clash with Islamic State fighters.
A Turkish soldier has been killed and another wounded after clashes with suspected Islamic fighters across Turkish-Syria border, Reuters news agency reported. Turkish news site hurriyetdaily said the country's army engaged in first gunfight with suspected Islamic State fighters after a soldier was killed on the border. The governor of Kilis province was reported to have said that two soldiers were injured when ISIS fighters attack a border post which prompted Turkish army to retailiated, according to the BBC.
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