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US expects Islamic State to wield chemical weapons in Mosul fight
The United States expects Islamic State to use crude chemical weapons as it tries to repel an Iraqi-led offensive on the city of Mosul, although adding that the group's technical ability to develop such weapons is highly limited.
Syria rebels reject Aleppo withdrawal after Russian statement
Syrian rebels said on October 18 they rejected any withdrawal of fighters from Aleppo after Russia announced a halt in air raids which it said was designed to allow insurgents to leave and to separate moderate fighters from extremist militants.
Yemen Houthis back truce, UN, US call for aid to flow
Yemen's Houthi-run administration welcomed a 72-hour ceasefire starting on October 19 intended to allow aid to reach areas cut off by months of fighting and in dire humanitarian need.
Military lockdown cuts off UN aid to strife-hit Myanmar region
Violence in a Muslim-majority region of Myanmar is stopping aid agencies from delivering food and medicines, a United Nations official said on October 18, as security forces respond to deadly raids that the government says were inspired by Islamists.
Russia says to halt Aleppo strikes for eight hours on October 20
Russian and Syrian armed forces will pause attacks on the Syrian city of Aleppo for eight hours on October 20 to allow civilians and rebels to leave the city, the Russian Defence Ministry said on October 17.
Iraq launches Mosul offensive to drive out Islamic State
Iraqi government forces launched a U.S.-backed offensive on October 17 to drive Islamic State from the northern city of Mosul, a high-stakes battle to retake the militants' last major stronghold in the country.
Iraq announces start of offensive to retake Mosul
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on October 17 announced the start of an offensive to retake Mosul, the capital of Islamic State's so-called caliphate in Iraq.
US, Britain call for immediate ceasefire in Yemen
The United States and Britain called on October 16 for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Yemen to end violence between Iran-backed Houthis and the government, which is supported by Gulf states.
Bridge collapse near Indonesia's Bali kills nine
A bridge connecting two small islands near the Indonesian resort island of Bali collapsed on October 16, killing nine people and injuring at least 30, officials said.
Fighting around South Sudan town of Malakal kills 56: government
Heavy fighting around the town of Malakal in South Sudan killed dozens of people over the weekend, a military spokesman said on October 16, after rebels said they would try to seize control of the town.