Gunmen storm jail freeing over 150 prisoners in the Southern Philippines

Gunmen storm jail freeing over 150 prisoners in the Southern Philippines

Several men armed with guns stormed the North Cotabato District jail in Kidapawan city, almost 930km south-east of Manila in one of the biggest jail breaks in recent times. More than 150 inmates escaped from the prison after gunmen attacked the prison killing one guard, in the early hours of 4 January. Jan 4, 2017
Baghdad streets run red with blood after Sadr City suicide bomb attack

Baghdad streets run red with blood after Sadr City suicide bomb attack

Amateur footage shows puddles of blood in the streets of of Sadr City, Baghdad after a suicide bomb attack left at least 35 people dead on 2 January. Islamic State (Isis) has since claimed responsibility for the attack, which also left at least 60 others injured in the predominantly Shia district. Jan 3, 2017