Syrian Official Confirms: Russian Military Experts Helping Assad in Damascus
A Syrian official confirmed the Russian government provided the country with more military experts in the past 12 months.
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U.S. Adds Spy Intelligence in Arctic Due to Russian, Chinese Ships
The U.S. recently strengthened its military presence in the Arctic due to a heavy Chinese and Russian presence. Sources told CNN that American officials witnessed a Russian intelligence vessel in the Arctic near a Shell Oil ship on Monday.
Bahrain Arrests Man for Insulting Troops in Yemen
On Monday, Bahraini officials arrested a man for allegedly insulting soldiers who are currently fighting in Yemen. Less than a day later, King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa announced his son will join the Saudi-led coalition.
Yazidi Teenager Details How ISIS Taught Boys to Kill and Behead
Raghab Ahmed told The Daily Mail how ISIS taught him and other young boys to kill at the terrorist group’s infamous training camps.
Turkey Arrests Dutch Journalist Covering Kurdish Rebel Group
Turkish authorities arrested Dutch journalist Fréderike Geerdink for the second time this year, allegedly to shield her from the dangers of covering Kurdish-Turkish tensions. Geerdink specializes in Kurdish relations, human rights, and women’s rights.
U.S. Open: Kevin Anderson Upsets Andy Murray to Reach First Major Quarterfinal
Kevin Anderson upset third seed Andy Murray at the U.S. Open in a dramatic four-set match to reach his first major quarterfinal. Stan Wawrinka and Victoria Azarenka defeated Americans Varvara Lepchenko and Donald Young to secure spots in the quarterfinals.
American Teacher Hammered to Death on Humantarian Mission to Nepal
A teacher in Nepal beat to death an American woman who arrived in the country to help aid efforts after a devastating earthquake in April.
Russia Claims It ‘Never Concealed’ Sending Weapons to Syria
The Russian government is claiming officials never denied or misled anyone about sending weapons and equipment to Syria. The report comes days after terrorist groups in Syria published photos or Russians in Syria and the U.S. warning the Kremlin about military activity in the war-torn country.
Report: Sex Slave Kills ISIS Commander Who Forced Her to Marry Terrorists
Press TV reported that an Iraqi woman killed a top Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) commander in Mosul after he forced her into sex slavery.
Pictures: Migrants Make Long Walk from Hungary to Austria
With the news that Austria and Germany had opened its borders, thousands of migrants began departing Hungary on foot Sunday.
Turkey Raids Opposition Paper Following Report of ISIS Arms Trade
Turkish police raided the offices of opposition paper Bugün after the publication ran a story that claimed Turkey sent weapons to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Syria. The paper included pictures that allegedly show the weapon exchange.
Gaza Schools Expel Girls for Not Wearing Headscarves
Numerous high schools in Gaza have begun to expel female students because they did not wear headscarves on the first day of school. There is no law that states female students must wear a headscarf, but that did not stop school administrators from punishing those who do not wear one.
U.S. Spots Russian Spy Ship Near Georgia Coast
The U.S. military discovered a Russian intelligence ship near Kings Bay, GA, on its way to Cuba. Kings Bay hosts the U.S. Navy’s East Coast ballistic missile submarine fleet.
U.S. Open: Officers Arrest Teacher After Drone Crashes During Match
Authorities arrested New York City teacher Daniel Verley, 26, after he allegedly crashed a drone into an empty section of Louis Armstrong Stadium during the U.S. Open.
Russia Denies Sending Troops to Syria
Russian officials denied reports that the government placed Russian soldiers in Syria and deployed fighter jets. Reports of Russian activity in the war-torn country swarmed the internet this week.
The Most Dramatic Photos of Europe’s Migrant Crisis
People from Africa and Syria continue to flood into Europe, seeking a better life and stability for their families. While the media reports each new arrival, nothing speaks louder than pictures of these people risking their lives to reach Europe. The migrant crisis continues unabated throughout the continent this week.
Egyptian Cleric on Hunger Strike After Suspension for ‘Prayer Is Better than Facebook’ Remark
The Egyptian Religious Endowments Ministry suspended Sheikh Mahmoud Maghazi after he allegedly said, “Prayer is better than Facebook,” during a traditional Islamic prayer. The original line says, “Prayer is better than sleep.”
Report: Breakout at ISIS Prison Frees Dozens of Kurdish Peshmerga
A Kurdish official claimed that 25 Kurdish prisoners escaped from an Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS) prison in Mosul.
Spanish Guards Find Two Migrants in a Car Engine
Spanish border guards discovered two migrants hidden in a car, including in the engine, at a checkpoint at the Spain-Morocco border.
BBC: India Rape Sentence Story Championed by Amnesty International False
The BBC has debunked a story, picked up by human rights NGO Amnesty International, alleging that two sisters in India were sentenced to rape because their brother eloped with a married woman.
Pakistanis Report ‘Medicine’ Market Overwhelmed by Rat Poison, Brick Dust
Sick Pakistanis, looking to buy medicine, have reported finding everything from rat poison to brick dust packaged in pills, claiming to be cures for illnesses.
Young Boko Haram Survivors Share Horrific Experiences Through Art
Art is popular with children psychologists, since children do not have to speak about violence they witnessed and endured. Psychologists are using this treatment with Boko Haram’s child victims.
Fleeing ISIS, Yazidis Learn English in Turkish Refugee Camps
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) have forced out thousands of Yazidis as they established their caliphate in Iraq and Syria. The majority fled to Turkey, and the younger Yazidis now wish to stay in Europe.
Report: ISIS Partially Destroys Historic Temple of Bel in Palmyra
Activists and residents in Palmyra, Syria, told rights groups that the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) partially destroyed the 2,000-year-old Temple of Bel. Fortunately, part of the temple is still standing.
Russians Protest Demolition of Demon Mephistopheles Statue
Hundreds of Russians descended upon Saint Petersburg to protest the destruction of a century bas-relief that depicted the demon Mephistopheles. Some fear religious intolerance is growing under President Vladimir Putin.
