Wednesday

September 21, 2016

Armed conflicts and attacks

Syrian Civil War

The Obama administration claims that Russia was responsible for the bombing of a United Nations aid convoy near Aleppo on September 19. Russia denies its involvement. In the aftermath of the attack, the United Nations suspends all aid convoys in Syria. (BBC) (The New York Times)

An airstrike yesterday on a medical facility near Aleppo kills five French medical charity workers. (BBC)

The United States Secretary of State John Kerry calls for a no-fly zone over northern Syria, in response to the recent airstrikes on an aid convoy and medical facility in the Aleppo Governorate. (Sky News)

Iraqi Civil War

The U.S. military investigates yesterday's Islamic State rocket strike near the Qayyarah Airfield West to ascertain if a chemical agent was used. (Reuters)

Business and economy

Volkswagen emissions scandal

Litigants file a new wave of lawsuits against Volkswagen regarding its emissions scandal. (BBC)