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1 Oct 2014

Equipping the enemy: Iraqi air force pilot mistakenly delivered water, food and ammunition meant for besieged Iraqi soldiers to ISIS militants

Blundering Iraqi air force pilots gave vital supplies of food, water and ammunition to Islamic State militants instead of their own beleaguered troops.
The aid drops were meant to help Iraqi soldiers desperately fending off jihadist fighters near Saqlawia in the western province of Anbar.
Hakim Al-Zamili, an Iraqi MP who is a member of the security and defense committee, said the mistake had effectively allowed ISIS to kill off its besieged soldiers.
Because most of the extremist group's weaponry was seized from Iraqi forces during its lightning offensive in June, the extra ammunition would have given its fighters a critical edge in the battle.
Al-Zamili told NBC News: 'Those soldiers were in deadly need of these supplies, but because of the wrong plans of the commanders in the Iraqi army and lack of experience of the pilots, we in a way or another helped ISIS fighters to kill our soldiers.'
A brigadier-general in Iraq's Defense Ministry, who declined to be named, confirmed the incident, which happened on September 19.
The officer also put the error down to a lack of experience, saying the pilots are 'all young and new'.
An investigation is being carried out to determine the exact cause of the mistake.
The error raises further questions about the effectiveness of Iraq's fledgling air force at a time when the U.S.-led coalition will be depending on its military to help push back the insurgency.

Beyonce shares sexy white bikini snap from her holiday in France

Another day another bikini picture for Beyonce!
The singing star has posted another photo of herself in just a bikini from her holiday in France.
The 33-year-old posted two snaps of herself in a white two piece to her website on Tuesday.
The megastar has been enjoying some time off in Europe with her husband Jay Z, 44, and of course, their little 2-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.
Despite previous split rumours, the pair have been working overtime to put talk of divorce to bed, and the holiday snaps just keep coming.
Coming under fire not long ago for allegedly altering her Instagram snaps to make herself look slimmer, Queen Bey has continued to share intimate moments from the family trip.

Beating Barca a dream come true: David Luiz happy to prove critics wrong with goal in PSG win

David Luiz says that beating Barcelona in the Champions League was a "dream come true" after admitting that he has struggled at the start of his PSG career.
Luiz, 27, scored the opening goal against a club he had been heavily linked with joining while still at Chelsea, and earned high praise from the French press as PSG went top of Group F with a 3-2 win at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.
The 50 million-euro summer signing was relieved that the French champions rose to the occasion after drawing five of their opening eight league matches.
"It was a superb night and a great match," he told Canal+. "It's the Champions League and we like big nights like that.
"We haven't been playing well but this evening the players did what was required to win.
"Likewise for the coach, the staff and the supporters. The atmosphere was magnificent -- it's a dream come true."
Luiz set PSG on their way after only 10 minutes, sweeping home left-footed to punish some slack defending from a free-kick. The Brazilian defender was pleased to have played a crucial role in such a big win.
"It's amazing for me," he said. "Everyone was saying bad things about me but that's normal when you're not playing well. Big players always have pressure on them.
"I'm happy to have scored the first goal but it's only the start. I have to keep working every day to improve."
Luiz's central defensive partner Marquinhos made a superb block to prevent Jordi Alba from snatching a late equaliser for Barcelona. The Brazil international told Le Parisien that it was important that his side now back up Tuesday night's performance.
"It's good to produce this kind of match in the Champions L eague but now we have to keep the same energy, intensity and solidarity for Ligue 1," he said.

Though a Rumor: Rihanna set to take a role in Next James Bond Movie

Rihanna is reportedly adding a blockbuster to her movie resume. The Bajan singer who stars in 2012's "Battleship" and has a cameo in 2013's "This Is the End" is rumored being in talks for an unspecified role in the upcoming James Bond movie.

"Rihanna is a big fan of the Bond films and has always loved the idea of appearing in one," a source told The Daily Mirror. "She didn't even need to think about it, she knows she wants to do it. She's really excited."

"Bond 24" is scheduled for November 6, 2015 release Stateside. "Skyfall" helmer Sam Mendes is on board as director, Daniel Craig returns as Agent 007, Ben Whishaw reprises his role as Q and Ralph Fiennes is back as M. Lea Seydoux ("Blue Is the Warmest Color") is rumored being courted to play the new leading lady.

RiRi will next lend her voice to a key character in DreamWorks' 3-D animation comedy "Home (2015)". She joins the voice cast that includes Jim Parsons, Jennifer Lopez and Steve Martin. She is also expected to release a concept album based around the family-friendly film.

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