Black Friday: A quick history

Black Friday: A quick history

Black Friday didnt always mean the years biggest shopping day, but whatever its origin, the day after Thanksgiving now means a blitz of sales and shopping. Nov 16, 2016
Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Dramatic footage shows the moment Syrian Democratic Forces scrambled to destroy an Islamic State suicide car bomb that was barreling towards them in Raqqa, Syria, on 14 November. The car bomb is destroyed in a massive explosion after two missiles are launched. Kurdish activists said IS had used at least five car bombs in attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish YGP militia since the operation to retake Raqqa began on 12 November. Nov 15, 2016
Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Dramatic footage shows the moment Syrian Democratic Forces scrambled to destroy an Islamic State suicide car bomb that was barreling towards them in Raqqa, Syria, on 14 November. The car bomb is destroyed in a massive explosion after two missiles are launched. Kurdish activists said IS had used at least five car bombs in attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish YGP militia since the operation to retake Raqqa began on 12 November. Nov 15, 2016
Queen Elizabeth and Theresa May attend Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Queen Elizabeth and Theresa May attend Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Prime Minister Theresa May, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and many others joined a service at the Cenotaph in London for Remembrance Sunday. Those killed in past and present conflicts were remembered with a two minutes silence at 11 am. Dressed in black, the Queen laid a wreath of poppies at the memorial. 750 Armed Forces members marched past the Cenotaph. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Nov 13, 2016
Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi soldiers are said to have recaptured Nimrud. The site of an ancient Assyrian city was taken over by Islamic State two years ago.Footage released by IS showed militants destroying 3,000-year-old relics and statues.The Iraqi government reported that Nimrud was bulldozed by IS last year.Nimrud lies about 20 miles south of Mosul, where Iraqi soldiers are fighting the IS. Nov 13, 2016
Sting leads moment of silence as Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

Sting leads moment of silence as Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

One year after the Paris terror attacks the Bataclan music hall has reopened. Three terrorists killed 89 concertgoers at the venue. In total, 130 people were murdered and 352-368 were injured in the citywide attack.Rock musician Sting headlined a concert to mark the venue’s reopening.His concert opened with a minute’s silence and proceeds will go to two charities helping survivors. Nov 13, 2016