Two US military allies could soon be at war

Two US military allies could soon be at war

Tensions are mounting between two US backed military forces on the ground in Iraq. Iraqi military forces assaulted an oil field in Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk. This further complicates the fight against the Islamic State (Isis). The Iran-backed militia and the Kurdish forces have a common enemy in the Islamic State. And while the US supports both groups mission to eradicate Isis in the Middle East, Kurdish military officials claimed Iran-backed militias armed with US equipment took part in the attack. Oct 17, 2017
Two US military allies could soon be at war

Two US military allies could soon be at war

Tensions are mounting between two US backed military forces on the ground in Iraq. Iraqi military forces assaulted an oil field in Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk. This further complicates the fight against the Islamic State (Isis). The Iran-backed militia and the Kurdish forces have a common enemy in the Islamic State. And while the US supports both groups mission to eradicate Isis in the Middle East, Kurdish military officials claimed Iran-backed militias armed with US equipment took part in the attack. Oct 17, 2017
Mid-air technical snag forces Etihad flight with 349 people on board to make emergency landing

Mid-air technical snag forces Etihad flight with 349 people on board to make emergency landing

An Etihad Airways flight en route to Sydney from Abu Dhabi was diverted to Adelaide following a warning indication in the cockpit early on Saturday (14 October).The plane made an emergency landing in Adelaide at 5am local time on Saturday (7pm BST Friday), and the 349 passengers and crew on board the flight were made to leave via the planes emergency exits. The plane was scheduled to land in Sydney at 6.30am. Oct 14, 2017