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Police use van as battering ram on anti-US protesters in Philippines

Police use van as battering ram on anti-US protesters in Philippines

At least 50 people were injured after police used tear gas and a vehicle to ram protesters outside of the US embassy in Manila on 19 October. The demonstrators were demanding the withdrawal of American soldiers from the country, and the clashes with police began when the officers made several arrests. Oct 19, 2016
Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

As part of the Iraqi governments offensive on Mosul, Iraqi Kurdish military forces have started to clear several villages held by Islamic State. Some 30,000 Iraqi government forces, Kurdish Peshmerga militia and Sunni tribal fighters are expected to take part in the offence to drive up to 8,000 Islamic State militants out of Mosul. If Mosul falls, Raqqa in Syria will be Islamic States last city stronghold. Oct 17, 2016
Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

As part of the Iraqi governments offensive on Mosul, Iraqi Kurdish military forces have started to clear several villages held by Islamic State. Some 30,000 Iraqi government forces, Kurdish Peshmerga militia and Sunni tribal fighters are expected to take part in the offence to drive up to 8,000 Islamic State militants out of Mosul. If Mosul falls, Raqqa in Syria will be Islamic States last city stronghold. Oct 17, 2016
WWII bombs destroyed by the Australian navy

WWII bombs destroyed by the Australian navy

The Australian navy located and destroyed Second World War bombs submerged around the Solomon Islands, which posed a threat to local communities. Sonar, mine disposal vehicles and divers were used to find and detonate the UXBs during Operation Render Safe in September. Oct 6, 2016
WWII bombs destroyed by the Australian navy

WWII bombs destroyed by the Australian navy

The Australian navy located and destroyed Second World War bombs submerged around the Solomon Islands, which posed a threat to local communities. Sonar, mine disposal vehicles and divers were used to find and detonate the UXBs during Operation Render Safe in September. Oct 6, 2016
WWII bombs destroyed by the Australian navy

WWII bombs destroyed by the Australian navy

The Australian navy located and destroyed Second World War bombs submerged around the Solomon Islands, which posed a threat to local communities. Sonar, mine disposal vehicles and divers were used to find and detonate the UXBs during Operation Render Safe in September. Oct 6, 2016
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