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Suspected Daesh attack kills dozens of Mali soldiers

Sophisticated weekend attack involving drones, explosives, car bombs and artillery leaves 42 soldiers dead and 22 others wounded, say officials of the troubled African country.

Car bombs attack Syrian pro-regime forces in Aleppo

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to fighting in northwestern Syria, where hundreds of combatants reportedly died this week as regime forces advanced on a rebel-held town.

Three brutal days in Afghanistan turn revelry to mourning

Afghanistan's Independence Day celebrations have been ripped apart by a series of attacks as Afghans face a concerted push from Daesh in the country.

Militants attack army base in southern Mogadishu, killing five

An army base in southern Somalia was struck by car bombs and gunfire in an attack claimed by the Al Shabab militant group.

At least 12 killed, dozens wounded in Afghanistan Taliban car bombings

The bombings were followed by a gunfight at police headquarters in southern Kandahar province.

Iraq marks anniversary of victory over Daesh

Iraq celebrated the one-year anniversary of the official defeat of Daesh. The anniversary also saw the partial re-opening of the 'Green Zone' in Baghdad to civilians 15 years after it was set up in the wake of the US-led invasion and occupation.

Death toll from Somalia bombings jumps to 41 – police

Police officials say over 100 people were also wounded when suicide attackers set off car bombs at Sahafi Hotel near a police headquarter in capital Mogadishu. Militant group Al Shabab claims responsibility for the attack.

Attacks in Egypt’s Sinai kill six soldiers, 24 militants

About 20 members of the security forces were also injured in the attacks claimed by Daesh, security and medical sources say.

Two car bombs kill at least 22 in Somalia's capital

At least 20 people were killed and several others wounded in the first explosion in K5 Junction area in Mogadishu. The second blast in the city's Madina district killed two more.

Two car bombs kill at least 31 in Baghdad

The assailants struck in the centre of the Iraqi capital during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when many people stay up past midnight and eat out to prepare for the next day's fast.

Twin suicide car bombs kill 10 in Baghdad

Three policemen were among those killed in twin car bombs targeting a checkpoint in southern Baghdad. The attack also injured 21 others.

Daesh car bombs kill at least 9 in west Mosul

The latest attacks come as Iraqi security forces gain a foothold in western Mosul as part of a wide-ranging operation to drive out Daesh from their last bastion of power in the country.