Huge fire breaks out at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo

Huge fire breaks out at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo

A fire broke out at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo on August 3. Channel News Asia reported that 30 fire trucks were deployed to battle the blaze that burned up to four buildings at the popular market. No injuries were reported. Aug 3, 2017
Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Senior Iraqi military commander Major-General Najm al-Jabouri told Reuters that he doesnt expect the battle for Tal Afar to be large or complicated due to low morale in the ISIS fighters there. Speaking on 30 July, he added that military intelligence indicated that Isis had between 1,500 and 2,000 in the city. Aug 1, 2017