Bikers vs. ISIS

Shaun Keating Iraq, ISIS, News Feather Story 2014, Syria

Dutch and German biker gangs go to fight ISIS No Surrender Banditos Club is a Dutch biker gang. They went to Mosul, Iraq to help Kurdish fighters against ISIS. Dutch officials say it is not illegal to join a foreign army. There are ~70,000 Kurds living in the Netherlands. Median Empire Motorcycle Club is a German biker gang. This week, …

ISIS Takes Iraqi Base

Shaun Keating Iraq, ISIS, News Feather Story 2014

Jihadist group loots base then burns it down ISIL captured the city of Heet in Iraq’s Anbar province. Heet holds the 3rd largest Iraqi military base. The Iraqi Army “tactically withdrew” to defend Al Asad Airbase. ISIL took supplies, munitions, armored vehicles, and tanks. U.N. says ~180,000 people have been displaced fleeing Heet. Heet lies on a strategic route, giving …

ISIS Taking More Ground

Shaun Keating Iraq, ISIS, News Feather Story 2014

Terror group closes on Baghdad The fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria is not going well. The US is conducting airstrikes but ISIS is still advancing. ISIS came within 15.5 miles (25 km) of Baghdad airport. Iraqi forces are threatening to flee unless US intervenes. But Iraq officials say they don’t want US ground forces. In Kobani, a key …

Airstrikes in Syria

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, Syria

Jets from several countries hit 12 locations US, Saudi, French, and UAE jets have hit ISIS targets in Syria. The growing coalition against ISIS is targeting their money. The strikes were aimed at oil refineries used by ISIS. Still, ISIS has access to ~$1 billion stolen from Iraqi banks. ISIS has likely now spread its commanders among civilians. The Netherlands, …

Obama Isis Speech

Shaun Keating ISIS, News Feather Story 2014

The President lays out US strategy Check out our summary of what’s going on in Syria. Click here. US is currently conducting airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq. Obama says the US will now go on the offensive in Syria. US troops won’t be used except for 1,600 “military advisors”. Action will include air strikes and training rebels against ISIS. The …

Syria Needs Help Too

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, Syria

ISIS takes key military air base in Syria Syria has been in a civil war since 2011. ISIS has grown rapidly in the chaos. ISIS has conquered large regions of northern Syria and Iraq. On Monday, ISIS took over an important military air base. Syria moved its military planes before ISIS took over. Syria says it is now ready for …

ISIS Beheads American

Shaun Keating ISIS, News Feather Story 2014

Video shows American journalist James Foley killed Foley was a journalist for GlobalPost and AFP. He was kidnapped in 2012 in Syria and never seen again. ISIS released a video on Tuesday showing Foley beheaded. It’s unknown when or where the video was recorded. US intelligence is determining the video’s authenticity. In the vid, ISIS demands the US cease military …

Mid-East Update

Shaun Keating Iraq, Israel/Gaza, News Feather Story 2014

Israel, Gaza, and Iraq Iraq ISIS attempted to capture a strategic dam. In the past, ISIS has used dams to flood cities. Iraqi and Kurdish forces, aided by US, drove ISIS from dam. Israel and Gaza Israel/Hamas ceasefire ended abruptly on Tuesday. 3 rockets were fired into Israel this morning from Gaza. Hamas says they didn’t do it. Israel responded …

IRAQ UPDATE 8/14: Aid stops. Strikes continue.

Shaun Keating Iraq, News Feather Story 2014

US reveals team on ground ISIL is a group of Sunni Muslim extremists. Thousands of people have been trapped on a mountain in Northern Iraq fleeing for their lives from ISIL. The US launched air strikes against ISIL and also dropped food and water for the people. The US revealed that a 20-man was on the ground evaluating the situation. …

Iraq Is a Complete Mess

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014

New drama emerges in capital The president of Iraq has named a new Prime Minister. The old Prime Minister isn’t happy about being replaced. He ordered tanks and troops into Baghdad. The possibility of a military coup is very real. Meanwhile, in northern Iraq, tens-of-thousands of people have fled their homes to avoid slaughter by ISIL. The US is bombing …