Brussels on lockdown amid gunman reports

Brussels on lockdown amid gunman reports

Armed police closed parts of a Brussels suburb amid media reports that at least one gunman was at large in the area. Brussels has been on high alert since the March 2016 suicide bombings, when terror attacks in the citys airport and metro left 32 people dead.  Feb 23, 2018
Hundreds killed by airstrikes in Syrias eastern Ghouta

Hundreds killed by airstrikes in Syrias eastern Ghouta

Pro-government forces have been bombarding various towns in Syrias eastern Ghouta, killing at 250 people over the past two days. Amnesty International said there were flagrant war crimes going on in eastern Ghouta, near the capital Damascus. Seven hospitals were bombed by the Russian-backed forces since 19 February with two hospitals suspending operations and one being put out of service. Feb 21, 2018