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Rockets hit near Baghdad airport, launcher with timer found

Three Katyusha rockets landed in the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday but caused no damage or casualties, the Iraqi military said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Security officials said it was not immediately clear whether a military...

EU forecasts 'recession of historic proportions' this year

The European Union predicted Wednesday "a recession of historic proportions this year" due to the impact of the coronavirus as it released its first official estimates of the damage the pandemic is inflicting on the bloc’s economy. The 27-nation EU economy is predicted to contract by 7.5%...

Germany to reopen all shops and schools in May

Germany will take new steps towards normalisation in May, including reopening shops and schools after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to a draft agreement seen by AFP Wednesday. "Even after initial steps to open up were introduced from April 20,...

Libyan army conducts 24 air ops on al-Watiya airbase

The Libyan army has carried out 24 air operations as part of a massive offensive aimed at capturing al-Watiya air base, military sources said Wednesday.  Muhammed Kununu, the military spokesman for the government, said two grad rocket launch vehicles, various weapons and ammunition...