Libya : Italy denies rumours of imminent intervention in Libya while confirming the drills set to start as early as Monday will contribute to improve the security overhaul in the Mediterranean sea and Libya 's coast.
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-02-28/world-news/Italy-said-to-be-preparing-an-action-in-Libya-6736131382

http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Libya-needs-maritime-force-to-help-stop-illicit-oil-trade-UN-20150227

Iraq : Battle to retake Tikrit, Salahuddin imminent and last warning came from Iraq's PM
http://news.yahoo.com/iraq-pm-urges-forces-spare-civilians-tikrit-battle-205120971.html

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN0LX1QN20150301?irpc=932

Lebanon : opens its border to Assyrians refugees fleeing Syria
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Mar-01/289147-lebanon-opens-borders-to-assyrians-fleeing-isis.ash