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Added on the 06/03/2015 19:54:51 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media
The Islamic State lost one of its most senior officials in an American airstrike in Syria, in what most see as a crushing blow to the terrorist organization.
Mourners attend the funeral procession of a woman and two children who were killed in an Israeli strike that targeted Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut's southern suburb a day earlier. The Israeli military said its fighter jets "eliminated" Shukr in the area of Beirut, accusing him of being responsible for a rocket strike on the annexed Golan Heights, while a source close to Hezbollah said he was the target but that he survived the strike. IMAGES
People take part in the funeral procession of a senior commander from the pro-Iran armed group the Kataeb Hezbollah, in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Abu Baqr al-Saadi was killed in a US air strike a day before, as Washington accuses the group of having been involved in attacks on American troops in the region. IMAGES
An American strike killed a pro-Iran commander in Iraq who was involved in attacks on Washington's troops, Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder tells reporters during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
Hundreds of people in Indian Kashmir shout slogans against the United States as they stage a demonstration in the Muslim-majority region within hours of U.S. forces killing Iran's most powerful military commander, General Qasem Soleimani. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.