Tuesday

August 30, 2016

Armed conflicts and attacks

A car bomb explodes near the Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan, killing the perpetrator and injuring three. (The New York Times)

Sinjar massacre

Thousands of Yazidi are believed to be buried in 72 newly-discovered mass graves left by ISIL after the 2014 massacre. (The Daily Mail)

Somali Civil War (2009–present)

A car bomb explodes outside the President of Somalia's compound in Mogadishu claiming at least ten people's lives. Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack. (Daily Mail)

Syrian Civil War

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant says its official spokesman, Abu Mohammad al-Adnani, has been killed in Syria's Aleppo Governorate. The group's statement, distributed by Amaq News Agency, did not say how al-Adnani was killed. (Reuters)

Business and economy

The European Union orders Apple to pay up to 13 billion euros in back taxes to Ireland. A three-year investigation by the EU's competition commissioner concludes that Apple received "illegal state aid" from Ireland, the EU order that Apple pay 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion), and, in addition, interest and unpaid taxes. (Reuters)