70 syrian soldiers were killed in attacks launched by isis east of homs. according to the object be servetory for human rights that monitors the ongoing civil war, the assault began wednesday. the group also says isis suffered casualties but did not provide a number. they also point out this latest attack was designed to boost militant morale after a string of defeats against syria's kurdish ypg forces. a gruesome discovery in nigeria friday after more than 90 bodies were found in a shallow grave in a town recently liberated by boko haram. the victims, some of them beheaded believed to be residents who refused to join the terrorist group. on march 8th, troop in chad and nigeria were able to regain control after hours of intense fighting with boko haram who took control of the town in november. over 200 boko haram fighters were told and 25 troops were