Iraqi F-16 fighter jets carried out two airstrikes that destroyed a position used by the ISIL terrorist group in the eastern province of Diyala, security officials said on Oct. 11.
American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize on Oct. 12 for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can help stabilise fluctuations in the economy.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) dismissed national team coach Vincenzo Montella on Oct. 9 and announced that its board would remain in office until the next regular election.