Sunday, March 8, 2015

“We have to stop ISIS for our own safety. The world has to stop them for their own safety."



◼ “We have to take charge of what we are doing as these are Iraqi lives at stake,” Haider al-Abadi told Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week.” “We have to stop ISIS for our own safety. The world has to stop them for their own safety. - The Hill

Iraq has struggled to reclaim territory it has lost to ISIS. It is currently waging a second offensive to regain the city of Tikrit after a failed attempt in June and July 2014. The latest campaign lacks valuable U.S. air support.





◼ ISIS destroying another ancient archaeological site in Iraq - AP
◼ Hang bodies of 'soldiers' from entrance to city - Mail Online
◼ Female recruiter arrested at Barcelona airport - AFP
◼ Boko Haram leader pledges allegiance to Islamic State - AFP