New York Times: Egypt Conducts Airstrikes on Islamic State Targets in Libya
CAIRO — The Egyptian military said on Monday that it had carried out two rounds of airstrikes in Libya in retaliation for the beheading of more than a dozen Egyptian Christians by a branch of the Islamic State extremist group there.
In a statement Monday morning, the Egyptian military said that it had conducted airstrikes at dawn against training camps and arms depots of the Islamic State group in Libya, but it did not provide further details. The foreign ministry said that Egyptian warplanes had struck Derna, a town in eastern Libya that is a hub of Islamist militancy. It is also close to the Egyptian border, well within the range of the jets.
MIDDLE EAST
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Iran denies report supreme leader wrote letter to Obama. Iran denies that Khamenei replied to Obama letter on Islamic State.
Yemen's neighbours demand UN action to halt rebel advance.
Anti-Houthi Yemenis call on Gulf Cooperation Council to intervene.
ASIA
Bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan kills female politician.
US agencies adjust to shifting landscape in Afghanistan.
China urges Iran to uphold its right to 'peaceful use of nuclear power'.
India seals nuclear energy pact with Sri Lanka, hopes to push back Chinese influence.
Kazakh ruling party wants to extend Nazarbayev's 26-year reign.
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AFRICA
Egypt strikes IS group in Libya after video of mass killing. Egypt bombs Islamic State targets in Libya. Egypt bombs ISIL targets in Libya after mass beheadings. Egypt Strikes Back: Up to 50 ISIL militants reported killed in Libya.
Al Qaeda-inspired gunmen seize radio, TV stations in central Libya.
UK envoy: if Libya fails it could be Somalia on the Mediterranean.
Chad begins U.S.-backed military exercise as warm-up for Boko Haram.
Nigeria: Town retaken from Boko Haram.
Nigerian President calls for US help.
South Sudan's warring forces 'recruiting children'.
Mali peace talks resume in Algiers, no end to hostilities.
Sierra Leone promises probe into Ebola spending. A third of Sierra Leone's Ebola budget unaccounted for, says report.
EUROPE
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Russia ready to combat ISIL.
100,000-strong ‘anti-crisis’ rally planned for Moscow.
EU adds more Russians, eastern Ukrainians to sanctions list after successful Minsk talks. EU expands Ukraine-crisis sanctions list.
Putin visit to Hungary shows he still has friends in Europe.
Finland brushes off Russian overtures.
France hints euro zone should ease stance for Greek deal.
Police arrest two on suspicion of aiding Copenhagen shooter. Danish sources name slain suspect in Copenhagen attacks.
AMERICAS
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Colombian soldiers killed by roadside 'rebel' bomb.
Currency devaluation baffles shortage-plagued Venezuelans.
Canada to give satellite imagery to Ukrainian military.
Call for end to foreign aid to Argentina as it buys fighter jets from China.
White House releases long-awaited rules to govern drones. FAA rules might allow thousands of business drones.
US celebrates Presidents' Day holiday.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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