Wednesday, 16 March 2016 Political parties, not voters, choose their presidential nominees, a Republican convention rules member told CNBC, a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump rolled up more big primary victories. “The media has created the perception that… Read More ›
Escalation / Destabilization Conflict
Chinese army spotted along Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, say sources
PTI | Mar 13, 2016, 01.23 PM IST SRINAGAR: After frequent incursions in Ladakh area, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops have been spotted at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) on the Pakistani side of Kashmir,… Read More ›
Turkey disputes Greek sovereignty via NATO patrols
Turkey’s demands from the Alliance included replacing the term “Aegean air space” with “NATO air space” Turkey also disputed Greece’s 10-mile national air space and demanded permission to enter the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) without submitting flight plans. It… Read More ›
President Xi warns against "Taiwan independence" in any form
Source: Xinhua | 2016-03-05 23:07:35 | Editor: huaxia BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping on Saturday warned against “Taiwan independence,” saying that national secession should not be repeated. “We will resolutely contain ‘Taiwan independence’ secessionist activities in any… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia accuses Russia, Syria of ceasefire violations, while US admits bombing militants
Monday, 29 February, 2016, 1:08am News›World Agence France-Presse Saudi Arabia on Sunday accused President Bashar al-Assad’s government and its ally Russia of “ceasefire violations” in Syria. “There are violations to the ceasefire from Russian and (Syrian) regime aircraft,” Saudi Foreign… Read More ›
Saudi Warplanes Land in Turkey for IS Mission
“ adding that Saudi ground troops have also been deployed to Turkey.” Saturday 27th February, 2016 WASHINGTON – Four Saudi warplanes landed at Incirlik military base in Turkey on Friday to join the U.S-led Western coalition aerial raids against the… Read More ›
NYTimes jokes about Assassinating Donald Trump
Thursday, 25 February 2016 New York Times columnist Ross Douthat caused outrage after he joked about how an assassination attempt could end Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. “Good news guys I’ve figured out how the Trump campaign ends,” Douthat tweeted… Read More ›
NATO Warns Turkey It Won’t Support Ankara in Conflict With Russia
As tensions escalate between Turkey and Russia, NATO has warned Ankara that it will not take part in a war provoked by the Turkish government. Last November, Turkey shot down a Russian jet flying through Syrian airspace. While… Read More ›
Turkey sends military in Syria, dig trenches
Thursday, 18 February 2016 City of Afrin Turkish military vehicles have crossed into a Kurdistani area in Syria, Afrin, just over the border, a Kurdish news agency reported adding that the troops started to dig a trench near Meidan… Read More ›
Seoul’s spy service says North Korea is preparing attacks ?
February 18, 2016 SEOUL–South Korea’s spy agency has told ruling party officials that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently ordered preparations for launching attacks on South Korea, in the latest sign of high tensions on the Korean Peninsula… Read More ›
China warns Australia over South China Sea dispute
China has urged Australia to take a “fair” stance over its activities in the South China Sea, ahead of high level talks. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop had said she would ask China about its plans for reclaimed islands it… Read More ›
350 armed rebels enter northern Syria through Turkish border
Source: Xinhua 2016-02-14 22:36:29 DAMASCUS, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — Turkey has allowed 350 armed rebels to enter, through its borders, into the northern province of Aleppo to take part in defending a key Syrian border town from the Syrian… Read More ›
"No Bashar Al Assad in the Future" Says Saudi Foreign Minister
“Saudi Arabia is sending fighter jets and soldiers to a military base in Turkey ahead of a ground assault on Syria, reports suggest” February 14, 2016 in World The remarks came after world actors convened on Thursday in Munich and… Read More ›
Turkey Shells Kurds in Syrian Border Village After Recapture
Turkey is attacking Kurdish groups in Syria who are not considered terrorists by the US or EU. By: Hana Levi Julian Published: February 13th, 2016 Over the weekend, Turkish forces shelled the Syrian village of Maranaz and the Menagh… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia moves troops to Turkey as ‘base for Syria invasion’
Lizzie Dearden | The Independent | Feb 13, 2016, 05.17 PM IST HIGHLIGHTS • Saudi Arabia offered to send ground troops in Syria to help rebels, fight ISIS• Riyadh is opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad• West and Sunni… Read More ›
Turkey, Saudi Arabia Planning Joint Military Drills
By Burak Ege Bekdil, Defense News1:06 a.m. EST February 11, 2016 ANKARA — Turkey and Saudi Arabia plan to hold joint military drills, potentially fueling sectarian tensions along Sunni-Shiite lines in the Middle East. Turkish diplomats say the military… Read More ›
Russia warns of interminable or world war if Syria talks fail, U.S., Arab armies go in
“All sides must be compelled to sit at the negotiating table instead of unleashing a new world war.” REUTERS FEB 12, 2016 MUNICH, GERMANY – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev raised the spectre of an interminable or a world… Read More ›
Saudi’s decision to send troops in Syria ‘final’
Saudi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Ahmed Al-Assiri said Riyadh’s decision to send troops to Syria is “irreversible.” (Al Arabiya) By Staff writer, Al Arabiya English Thursday, 11 February 2016 Saudi’s decision to send troops to Syria in an attempt… Read More ›
US Admiral: Russia’s submarine activity in the North Atlantic is at Cold War levels — and we don’t know why
“According to a recent NATO report, Russia carried out a mock nuclear attack on Sweden in March of 2013.” ARMIN ROSEN YESTERDAY AT 8:17 AM 27 Russia’s submarine fleet is more active than it’s been in decades in a strategically… Read More ›
Spotlight: Possible Saudi military intervention in Syria reflects dismay over army progress
Source: Xinhua 2016-02-07 23:25:02 by Hummam Sheikh Ali DAMASCUS, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) — Saudi Arabia’s declared “readiness” to send ground troops into Syria to fight the Islamic State (IS) is seen by Damascus as a frustrated Saudi move to… Read More ›
Shock-Jock YouTuber Denied Bail in Oregon Militia Melee
“the judge based his decision on anti-government statements Santilli made on his YouTube talk show rather than on documented behavior that shows Santilli is a person who complies with orders from police.” By KARINA BROWN PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) –… Read More ›
China arrests 4th Japanese over spying
CRIME FEB. 02, 2016 – 06:50AM JST ( 14 ) TOKYO — Japan on Monday denied that it carries out espionage activities abroad as it announced that Chinese authorities have formally arrested a fourth Japanese citizen on suspicion of… Read More ›
Turkey’s Erdogan warns Russia of "consequences" over repeated airspace violations, Russia rejects
Source: Xinhua 2016-01-31 03:26:57 ISTANBUL/ANKARA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned Russia of “consequences” if it continues to violate Turkish airspace. “If Russia continues to violate Turkey’s sovereignty, it will have to face… Read More ›
A suspicious Turkish cargo ship reportedly loaded with explosives, is being held by the Swedish authorities since Friday.
Swedish authorities are holding a Turkish cargo ship in one of the country’s port, due to safety reasons and crew’s bad condition. By NEOnline/GK PUBLISHED 12:28 JANUARY 27, 2016 A suspicious Turkish cargo ship reportedly loaded with explosives, is being… Read More ›
The Chinese Plans to Nuke America
Written by Lyle J. Goldstein Editors Note ( Ralph Turchiano) The current link to October 2015 issue (p. 32) of the naval journal Naval & Merchant Ships [舰船知识] appears non operational. When we do get a hold of the graphic in question,… Read More ›
Russian warplanes strike convoys crossing from Turkey into Syria
Russia strikes Syrian rebels near Turkey borders, Syrian army advances on ground Source: Xinhua 2016-01-23 02:27:25 DAMASCUS, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) — Russian airstrikes on Friday targeted rebel-bound weapon shipment entering Syria from Turkey, pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV reported, as the Syrian… Read More ›
Iran to return detained US Navy sailors and boats
PUBLISHED13/01/2016 A Riverine Command Boat from Costal Riverine Squadron 2 in the Persian Gulf (US Navy/AP) Ten US Navy sailors and their two small boats that drifted into Iranian waters after experiencing mechanical problems will be returned safely and… Read More ›
Iran seizes 2 US Navy Boats after entering Iranian waters
Tuesday, 12 January 2016 According to the Pentagon, it briefly lost contact with two small US Navy boats operating in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday. The vessels have been picked up by Iran, who has assured Washington that both… Read More ›
Reports flood in of sexual assaults against women across Germany as leaked police report states Cologne suspects ‘claimed to be Syrian refugees’
Two teenage girls gang-raped by four ‘Syrian nationals’ in southern Germany 26-year-old student Antonia Rabente a Cologne resident who spoke about the attacks Photo: AP By Justin Huggler in Cologne 12:34AM GMT 08 Jan 2016 Three Syrians have been… Read More ›
North Korea nuclear test ‘highly likely’ cause of earthquake
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was detected in North Korea Wednesday (Jan 6) near a known nuclear test site in the country. Updated 06 Jan 2016 11:13 The location of a 5.1 magnitude quake in North Korea. (Source: USGS)… Read More ›
Apparent North Korea nuclear blast as quake rocks test site
January 6, 2016 10:10 am SEOUL – North Korea appeared to have carried out a nuclear test Wednesday — its fourth — with seismologists detecting a 5.1 magnitude tremor next to its main atomic test site in the northeast… Read More ›
Why the ranchers were charged under the Antiterrorism act and have been resentenced
Editors Note: (Ralph Turchiano) This article is from 7 Oct 2015 and is for reference. Controversial Oregon ranchers in court Wednesday, likely headed back to prison in arson case By Bryan Denson | The Oregonian/OregonLive on October 07, 2015 at… Read More ›
100+ armed militia seize federal building in Oregon
Three of Cliven Bundy’s sons, militia seize federal building in Oregon By DAN FRIEDMAN, KYLE FELDSCHER • 1/2/16 10:04 PM Three of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy’s sons and what they claim are 150 militia members have occupied a… Read More ›
Turkey’s President gives Hitler example in call for powers boost
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who wants to expand the powers of his office, has cited Hitler’s Germany as an example of a presidential political system. 2 hours ago Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who wants to expand the… Read More ›
Armed Chinese ship seen near disputed isles
NATIONAL DEC. 27, 2015 – 06:20AM JST TOKYO — A Chinese coast guard ship which appeared to be armed with several cannons on Saturday entered what Tokyo regards as its territorial waters near disputed islands, the Japan Coast Guard… Read More ›
Black Market Trade in Weapons is Thriving in Europe – German Newspaper
21:32 20.12.2015 In recent years, there has been a thriving black market for the sale of illegal weapons in Europe that has actively been used by terrorists, German newspaper Die Welt reported. Traders usually sell weapons left after the… Read More ›
Japan’s far-flung island defense plan seeks to turn tables on China
By Tim Kelly and Nobuhiro Kubo NATIONAL DEC. 20, 2015 – 06:30AM JST TOKYO — Japan is fortifying its far-flung island chain in the East China Sea under an evolving strategy that aims to turn the tables on… Read More ›
Chinese Submarines rehearse attack on US Aircraft carriers
Tuesday, 15 December 2015 With tensions high between Washington and Beijing, American defense officials claim that a Chinese submarine recently conducted a simulated cruise missile attack on the USS Reagan. Earlier this year, details began to emerge about an… Read More ›
Is Aegean Sea Incident With Russian Destroyer a ‘Turkish Provocation’?
21:30 13.12.2015 The cause of the incident in the Aegean Sea with a Russian frigate and Turkish seiner was either a total disregard for safety rules, or it was a poorly organized provocation, a source in the Russian… Read More ›
Russian Destroyer fires Warning Shots To Avoid Collision With Turkish Vessel
Sunday, 13 December 2015 Another day, another military escalation between Russia and Turkey, this time not in the air, but on the water in the northern part of the Aegean sea, where the crew of the Russian “Smetlivy” destroyer… Read More ›
Iran-Backed Shia Forces Threaten Turkey Over ‘Incursion’ Into Iraq
© AFP 2015/ Marwan Ibrahim 03:00 10.12.2015(updated 05:16 10.12.2015) Shia militias with ties to Iran on Wednesday threatened to attack Turkish forces deployed to Iraqi territory unless Ankara withdraws its troops from the region. Last week, Turkey deployed troops… Read More ›
Yemen forces advance into Saudi Arabia
Saudis Bomb Own Soil to prevent Yemeni Advances Thursday, 03 December 2015 Saudi Arabia has used cluster bombs many times before, but this is the first time that it is using it against its own population in a desperate move… Read More ›
Russia has right to military response to Turkey’s "criminal act": Duma chairman
English.news.cn 2015-11-28 10:11:28 BUCHAREST, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) — The shoot down of a Russian warplane by Turkish fighters was “a criminal act” committed by Ankara, and Russia has the right to a military response, a top Russian official said… Read More ›
Don’t play with fire, Turkey tells Russia
November 28, 2015 ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday warned Russia not to “play with fire” in a dispute over the downing of a Russian war plane this week, but added he did not want to harm relations… Read More ›
Putin calls Turkey "Accomplice to Terrorists", adds Russia won’t tolerate Crimes
Tuesday, 24 November 2015 Russia will not tolerate crimes like the attack on the Russian Su-24 fighter jet shot down by the Turkish Air Force in Syrian skies, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday at a meeting with King… Read More ›
ISIS pays Indian fighters less and are given inferior weapons in comparison to their Arab counterparts.
How Indians are being tricked, forced into war frontline by ISIS IndiaToday.in | New Delhi, November 23, 2015 | UPDATED 23:39 IST A Home Ministry report has revealed shocking details about how the Syria-based terror organisation ISIS is treating its… Read More ›
RAF search after ‘Russian submarine spotted off Scotland’, concern over internet communications security
49 minutes ago 22 NOV 2015 From the section UK Image copyrightPAImage captionA pilot at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, wearing night vision device An RAF plane is “conducting activity” off the Scottish coast, the Ministry of Defence says, amid reports… Read More ›
Putin appears preparing to attack Saudi Arabia and Qatar next, Illarionov says
2015/11/19 • ANALYSIS & OPINION, RUSSIA Events of recent days may have obscured what is the most important development of all: Vladimir Putin appears to be preparing for a Russian military strike against Saudi Arabia and Qatar, a move… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia and Russia Clash over Syria
“public declaration by Saudi clergy affiliated with the political opposition in the kingdom calling on Muslims to wage violent jihad against Russia as the backdrop, the Russo-Saudi clash over Syria merits further examination” By Chris Zambelis for Gulf State Analytics… Read More ›
Moscow looking at Qatar and Saudis behind downing of Russian Plane
Tuesday, 17 November 2015 On October 31, Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 crashed over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 passengers and crew on board. Two weeks have since passed, and some Russian experts are now coming to suspect that… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 