Canada Launch Airstrikes

• Canadian Warplanes Launch First Airstrike in Iraq

  Canadian warplanes involved in the US-led bombing campaign against militants in Iraq have launched their first airstrikes since deploying to the region.

• Canada to Launch Airstrikes in Iraq

  Canada plans to launch airstrikes against the Islamic State militant group in Iraq following a US request, a senior government official said. Prime Minister Stephen Harper was set to announce details later Friday.