Damascus bombings cell traced by investigators Syrian authorities say preliminary findings have linked the cell accused of carrying out the July 7 Damascus bombings to the Islamic State group. Officials said investigators identified the wider network after tracking one suspected member, while the Interior Ministry confirmed that the entire cell had been detained. The twin explosions occurred near Syria’s Mini
Damascus bombings cell traced by investigators Syrian authorities say preliminary findings have linked the cell accused of carrying out the July 7 Damascus bombings to the Islamic State group. Officials said investigators identified the wider network after tracking one suspected member, while the Interior Ministry confirmed that the entire cell had been detained. The twin explosions occurred near Syria’s Mini
French President Emmanuel Macron was reported safe after explosions were heard in central Damascus during his visit to Syria on Tuesday, July 7. The blasts took place as Macron was in the capital for talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, turning a high-profile diplomatic visit into a major security concern. The explosions were reported near the Four Seasons Damascus area, where Macron was said to be staying during the trip. Smoke wa
French President Emmanuel Macron was reported safe after explosions were heard in central Damascus during his visit to Syria on Tuesday, July 7. The blasts took place as Macron was in the capital for talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, turning a high-profile diplomatic visit into a major security concern. The explosions were reported near the Four Seasons Damascus area, where Macron was said to be staying during the trip. Smoke wa
A Converse Reservoir dam IED found underwater in Mobile, Alabama, has raised security concerns around a key drinking water site after officials said the device was safely removed and detonated. The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System said the grenade-type improvised explosive device was discovered by divers who were surveying the dam for routine repair and maintenance at Converse Reservoir, also known as Big Creek Lake. MAWSS said it alerted the Mobile County Sheriff
A Converse Reservoir dam IED found underwater in Mobile, Alabama, has raised security concerns around a key drinking water site after officials said the device was safely removed and detonated. The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System said the grenade-type improvised explosive device was discovered by divers who were surveying the dam for routine repair and maintenance at Converse Reservoir, also known as Big Creek Lake. MAWSS said it alerted the Mobile County Sheriff