Iraqi army starts west Mosul offensive to drive out IS

Iraqi army starts west Mosul offensive to drive out IS

Iraqi and Kurdish forces have started an offensive to free western Mosul. The military will attempt to drive out Islamic State, which captured the city in 2014. The US will offer both air and ground support to the Iraqi and Kurdish troops. Feb 19, 2017
US Vice-President Mike Pence pledges US support for Nato

US Vice-President Mike Pence pledges US support for Nato

US Vice-President Mike Pence has promised the country will be unwavering in support of Nato in the first major foreign policy address by the Trump administration at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (February 18). Feb 18, 2017