Canada Launch Airstrikes

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

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.

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

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.