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Ben Nevis Climber Killed In 165ft Fall
Helicopters are rushed to the scene after a man falls 50 metres in the Scottish Highlands, but he dies during the rescue. Continue reading
Italy’s Finmeccanica delays results over India probe
Italian defense group Finmeccanica has delayed publication of its 2012 results after a bribery probe connected with the sale of 12 helicopters to Indian authorities, it said on Thursday. Continue reading
U.S., Africa say Mali action counters growing Islamist threat
DIABALY/SEGOU, Mali (Reuters) – The United States and African leaders threw their full diplomatic weight on Wednesday behind a campaign to expel Islamist rebels from Mali, as French air strikes harried the al Qaeda-allied fighters in their strongholds. For nearly two weeks, French jets and helicopters have been hitting carefully selected targets around rebel-held Malian towns such as Gao and Timbuktu, while African troops gather for a planned ground offensive against the Islamist forces. Continue reading
Islamists promise fight across Sahara, but response disjointed
In Mali, French forces are today fighting their way north up the Niger River to face insurgents. In Algeria, the Army is trying to free hostages at a remote gas plant, using helicopters, and with apparent collateral damage. Continue reading
Islamists promise fight across Sahara, but response disjointed
In Mali, French forces are today fighting their way north up the Niger River to face insurgents. In Algeria, the Army is trying to free hostages at a remote gas plant, using helicopters, and with apparent collateral damage. Continue reading
UN launches aerial attack on rebels in east Congo
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Fleeing fallen Syrian town, refugees fear Assad’s air power
CEYLANPINAR, Turkey (Reuters) – Gun and mortar fire could be heard on Saturday from the Syrian border town of Ras al-Ain two days after it fell to rebels fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad, and refugees who had fled to Turkey said they feared retribution from the air. Continue reading
Turkish jets hit Kurdish militant positions: sources
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Turkish fighter planes and attack helicopters pounded suspected Kurdish militant positions near the southeastern border with Syria and Iraq late on Wednesday in a major air-and-ground operation, security sources said. “Around 2,000 soldiers are involved in the operation. Cobra helicopters … Continue reading
Police Hunt For ‘Lion On Loose’ In Essex
Firearms officers and two police helicopters join the search for a lion which is thought to be roaming around in Essex. Continue reading
Egypt airstrikes target militants in Sinai
Helicopters carried out missile strikes against Islamic militants in Egypt's first airstrikes in the Sinai Peninsula since 1973, as the military said Wednesday it was launching an offensive to “restore control” over the territory following the bloodiest ever militant attacks on the army. Continue reading
