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
Thousands march through streets of Barcelona demanding more refugee intake by Spain

Thousands march through streets of Barcelona demanding more refugee intake by Spain

At least 160,000 people protested against Spain’s refugee policy. They asked their government to allow more refugees into Europe.Organisers claim the protest was the largest pro-refugee demonstration since the beginning of the refugee crisis. Spain pledged to resettle 17,000 refugees but has only accepted 1,100 since 2015. Feb 19, 2017