Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abad announces start of Mosul offensive

Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abad announces start of Mosul offensive

On 17 October, Iraqs Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the start of an offensive to retake Mosul, the capital of Islamic States so-called caliphate in Iraq. The assault on Mosul is backed by the US-led coalition, could be one of the biggest military operations in Iraq since the 2003 US-led invasion. Mosul is the last major stronghold for Islamic State in Iraq. Oct 17, 2016
Suspension bridge collapse in Bali kills eight

Suspension bridge collapse in Bali kills eight

Eight people, including three children, were killed and 34 injured whe a bridge connecting two small islands near the Indonesian holiday island of Bali collapsed. The bridge is the only crossing between the islands of Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. Reports indicate that the bridge was overloaded due to a religious ceremony taking place at a nearby temple. Oct 17, 2016