Islamic State tunnels discovered beneath villages beneath Mosul

Islamic State tunnels discovered beneath villages beneath Mosul

Uncovered by Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service forces in the villages of Bartella and Bazaia, roughly four miles east of Mosul, the tunnels were used as escape routes and meeting points for the jihadists. These network of underpasses suggests the extremists had been increasingly forced to operate below ground by a punishing air campaign and mounting territorial losses. Oct 28, 2016

Thousands of Venezuelans rally against government

Thousands of people took to the streets of Venezuelas cities to protest against President Maduros government. The protests came one day after the opposition-led parliament voted to put Maduro on trial over his suspension of a recall referendum campaign that could oust the leader. Oct 27, 2016