Egypt Bombs Islamic State Targets In Libya

Egypt's military says it has bombed Islamic State (IS) targets in Libya, a day after the group released a video purporting to show the beheading of 21 Egyptians. A spokesman for the Armed Forces General Command said it was "to avenge the bloodshed and to seek retribution from the killers". "Let those far and near know that Egyptians have a shield that protects them," the statement added. White House spokesman Josh Earnest described the killings as a "despicable and