U.S., allies stage 22 air strikes in Iraq: U.S. Central Command --- U.S. warplanes also destroyed an Islamic State artillery piece near Kobani, Syria, officials said Saturday. -- The 22 strikes in Iraq included attacks in the frequently targeted areas near the vital Mosul dam, the city of Fallujah and the northern city of Bayji, home of an oil refinery. -- The Iraq strikes hit large and small Islamic State units, buildings, vehicles and fighting positions, Central Command said. -- The bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft used in the air strikes all returned safely, U.S. officials said. -- More, http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/25/us-mideast-crisis-usa-airstrikes-idUSKCN0IE0H820141025