Tuesday

November 10, 2015

Armed conflicts and attacks

Sinai insurgency

Egypt's Interior Ministry announces the death of a senior figure in the Islamic State’s “Sinai province.” Ashraf Ali Hassanein al Gharabli, killed in a Cairo shootout with police, was also linked to other extremist groups and terrorist activities. (The Long War Journal) (ARAnews)

Syrian Civil War

A mortar attack on the coastal city of Latakia kills at least 23 and injures 65. (UPI)

Aleppo offensive (October–November 2015)

Business and economics

Technology news website Re/code reports Dell Incorporated's $67 billion offer to buy data storage company EMC Corporation could be derailed by a tax bill of up to $9 billion if key aspects of the deal do not qualify for the sort of tax treatment the companies consider essential for the transaction. (Reuters) (Economic Times) (Re/code)