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Private anti-poachers recruited to fight in Mozambique’s terrorist hot spot

July 10, 2020

Private anti-poachers recruited to fight in Mozambique’s terrorist hot spot

A frustrated Mozambican government recruited a Rhodesian army colonel named Duck, who then hired a band of snipers known for gunning down poachers in the region.

Massive 'ISIS drug bust' in Italy connected to the Syrian regime, not the terrorist group, analysts argue

July 8, 2020

Massive 'ISIS drug bust' in Italy connected to the Syrian regime, not the terrorist group, analysts argue

When Italian authorities announced last week that they had seized 15.4 tons of counterfeit Captagon produced by ISIS in Syria to fund terrorism it was lauded as one of the largest drug busts in history.

Leading Iraqi expert on ISIS, other militant groups shot outside his home

July 7, 2020

Leading Iraqi expert on ISIS, other militant groups shot outside his home

Iraqi mourners and relatives on Tuesday carried the body of a respected analyst shot and killed the previous night in Baghdad after receiving threats from Iran-backed militias. Many Iraqis expressed their shock over the slaying.

Rep. McCaul admits Trump 'did deserve, probably' to know about Russian bounty intelligence

July 2, 2020

Rep. McCaul admits Trump 'did deserve, probably' to know about Russian bounty intelligence

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, told "America's Newsroom" Thursday that President Trump "did deserve, probably, to know" about intelligence that Russian officials had paid bounties to Taliban-linked militants in exchange for the deaths of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Italy confiscates $1B worth of amphetamines made by ISIS in Syria

July 1, 2020

Italy confiscates $1B worth of amphetamines made by ISIS in Syria

Italian police seized 14 tons of amphetamines with a street value of approximately $1.15 billion, which they suspect was headed for the home base of a notorious European crime clan in Naples and outsourced from ISIS drug producers in Syria.

Pompeo increases bounty on new, shadowy ISIS leader to $10M as rumors of his death in Syria swirl

June 24, 2020

Pompeo increases bounty on new, shadowy ISIS leader to $10M as rumors of his death in Syria swirl

Almost nine months after the death of Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi by U.S. Special Forces, it was rumored Tuesday morning that his successor -- the shadowy Abu Ibrahim al-Quraishi -- had also been taken out, this time in an American-led drone strike in the northern pocket of war-torn Syria at some point earlier this week.

US soldier accused of plotting to kill unit by giving classified info to violent neo-Nazi group

June 22, 2020

US soldier accused of plotting to kill unit by giving classified info to violent neo-Nazi group

A U.S. solider has been accused of planning an attack on his Army unit by giving classified information- including the location, movements and security of his fellow soldiers - to a neo-Nazi Satantist group based in Europe.

3 ISIS hideouts destroyed in Iraq, coalition says

June 20, 2020

3 ISIS hideouts destroyed in Iraq, coalition says

Three Islamic State (ISIS) camps have been destroyed in northern Iraq by coalition aircraft in coordination with the Iraqi government, military officials announced Saturday.

Lt. Col. Allen West on desecration of Confederate monuments: 'History is not there for you to like or dislike'

June 13, 2020

Lt. Col. Allen West on desecration of Confederate monuments: 'History is not there for you to like or dislike'

Lt. Col. Allen West warned Saturday that those Americans toppling Confederate statues or defacing infamous historic symbols were missing the point of that time in U.S. history.

Eddie Gallagher, wife launch Pipe Hitter Foundation to support military families defending themselves in court

June 11, 2020

Eddie Gallagher, wife launch Pipe Hitter Foundation to support military families defending themselves in court

Former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and his wife have launched a nonprofit to assist military service members, first responders and their families with legal support, following his war crimes trial that was marred by missteps and prosecutorial misconduct.