Germany debates weapons exports amid Iraq 'exception'
Should you send weapons to warzones? Traditionally, Germany opposes this practice, but an exception is planned for Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq. Politicians are rushing to defend the broader principle, however. Ref. Source 2
German woman, 19, killed fighting ISIS in Syria:
A German woman fighting with Kurdish militiamen was killed during heavy fighting with ISIS in northwestern Syria, officials said Monday, becoming the third known Westerner to be killed after taking up arms with Kurdish forces battling the extremist militants. Ref. Source 2