Militias

Officials: Iran-backed militia behind attack on Iraqi PM's home

Officials say drone attack that targeted the Iraqi Prime Minister was carried out by at least one Iran-backed militia.

US drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim.

Iraqi security forces raid headquarters belonging to the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, seize rockets and detain commanders.

Following deadly clashes last weekend Libyan militias surrender Tripoli bases to military, possible signs of violence toning down.

Fiasco at Tripoli city hall as guards find grenade in MP's handbag; underscores sense of insecurity, turmoil in post-revolution Libya.

US official announces plans to train thousands of security forces, as local council calls on Misrata militias to leave Tripoli.

Anti-aircraft gunfire and grenade blasts erupt in several parts of Tripoli, as rival militias battle one another.