A Syrian woman reacts following an air strike by Syrian government forces in the al-Sakhour district of the northern city of Aleppo on April 2. Photo: AFP Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin, condemned by NATO for annexing Crimea, is now… Read More ›
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Compared to Syrian biological weapons, sarin is nothing – official
Photo: RIA Novosti The issue of chemical and biological weapons in Syria is creating concerns in both neighbouring and distant countries. The mere presence of such weapons in the hands of the Syrian rebels is seen as a threat in… Read More ›
Kurdish leader – It’s not Assad, West tries to Frame Him
EEV: Still no proof of who launched the chemical attack. If anybody has any direct links to evidence of whom is at fault, please link. Monday, 26 August 2013 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would not be “so stupid” as to… Read More ›
As the West considers action against the ruling Assad regime in Syria, we must take note of a chilling warning from 1914
By Peter McKay PUBLISHED: 17:12 EST, 25 August 2013 | UPDATED: 17:12 EST, 25 August 2013 As the centenary of the 1914-1918 Great War approaches, historian Christopher Clark points out that conflict’s eerie, modern relevance. ‘The assassination of… Read More ›
Russians man Syrian air defences
Russian military presence in Syria poses challenge to US-led intervention Advisers deployed with surface-to-air systems bolster President Assad’s defences and complicate outcome of any future strikes Julian Borger The Guardian, Sunday 23 December 2012 16.30 EST Syria crisis –… Read More ›
Top ten signs that your authoritarian regime is in trouble
Posted By Daniel W. Drezner Thursday, December 13, 2012 – 2:01 PM Ellen Barry reports in the New York Times that the Russians see the handwriting on the wall in Syria: Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, Russia’s top envoy… Read More ›
Czech anti-chemical warfare troops are in Jordan
Posted By John Reed Wednesday, November 21, 2012 – 1:11 PM Czech troops are in Jordan, providing technical expertise in case Syria’s massive stockpile of chemical weapons is somehow unleashed by the Assad regime, rebels, or terrorists. “We… Read More ›
Syria rebels take Turkish border town, Kurds alarmed
Thu, 8 Nov 2012 23:23 GMT Reuters * Ten killed in clashes to take border town – sources * Syrian rebels have captured several border outposts * Kurds alarmed by fighting, fear of reprisals By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN, Nov… Read More ›
Turkish president says “worst case” unfolding in Syria
3:34pm EDT By Hamdi Istanbullu GUVECCI, Turkey (Reuters) – Turkish President Abdullah Gul said on Monday the “worst-case scenarios” were now playing out in Syria and Turkey would do everything necessary to protect itself, as its army fired back for… Read More ›
Turkey fires artillery into Syria after shelling: fifth consecutive day of Turkish retaliation
12:21pm EDT By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish forces fired across the frontier into Syria on Sunday after a shell launched from Syria landed in Turkey’s border town of Akcakale, underlining Ankara’s warning that it will respond with force… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 