Vladimir Putin: Award Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter the Nobel Peace Prize
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the disgraced and alleged corrupt FIFA President Joseph “Sepp” Blatter deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Vladimir Putin: Donald Trump Is ‘Talented,’ ‘Bright Personality’
In a press conference Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump as a “bright personality” and “talented” person.
VIDEO: Ukraine’s Interior Minister Throws Water at Former President of Georgia
Ukraine’s Interior Minister Arsen Avakov posted video online of his heated argument with Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of Georgia and current governor of Odessa Oblast, Ukraine.
Qatari Royals Kidnapped on Falcon Hunting Expedition in Iraq
Iraqi officials claimed gunmen kidnapped 26 Qatari falcon hunters, including members of the royal family, in southern Iraq.
Christian Female Fighters Taking Up Arms Against Islamic State in Syria
A group of 50 Syriac Christian females have decided to pick up arms and fight against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Russian Tourism Company Offers ‘Assad Tour’ to Syria
Russian company Megapolis, Ltd. has applied to trademark the phrase “Assad Tour” to sell tourist trips to Syria, which may include visits to battles in the civil war.
Report: Turkish Ship Interrupts Russia Hijacking Ukrainian Oil Platform
Turkish media outlets have reported that a Russian warship fired at a Turkish fishing boat because the boat interrupted the ship attempting to hijack Ukrainian oil platforms.
Malala Warns America: Trump ‘Will Radicalize More Terrorists’
Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai condemned GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslims.
‘Progress’: U.S., Russia Agree to Keep Islamic State, Al-Qaeda out of Syria Peace Talks
Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that al-Qaeda’s al-Nusra Front and the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) should not participate in any Syrian peace talks.
John Kerry Expects ‘Real Progress’ in 20th Meeting This Year with Russian Counterpart
Secretary of State John Kerry landed in Moscow to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin. He placed the Syrian civil war and Ukraine crisis at the top of his list of topics to discuss.
Phone Scam: Alleged Islamic State Member Threatens Homes with Arson
The Leominster police department sent out a warning to residents about a phone scam in which the caller claims to be a member of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Once Woeful Edmonton Oilers Look to Extend League-Leading Win Streak to Seven
The Edmonton Oilers extended their win streak to six and hope to make it seven when they meet the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. The team on the back of a milk carton the last nine postseasons currently owns this league’s longest winning streak.
North, South Korea Talks Collapse over Family Reunification Vacation Resort
North and South Korea ended two days of talks without any resolutions to recent disagreements. Neither side could also agree on a future meeting date.
PHOTOS: The Dungeons Islamic State Uses for Yazidi Sex Slaves
Officials investigating areas previously controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) have found underground dungeons the terrorist group uses to keep its sex slaves, most of the Yazidi minority religious sect. The whereabouts of the women forced into these dungeons are unknown.
Russia Expands Hockey League to China
The Russian Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) will expand into China for the next season, which begins in September 2016.
Photo of Military Dog Rocky with Purple Heart Goes Viral
Specialist Andrew Brown told ABC News the story behind injured military dog Rocky, who gained fame after a picture of him with his Purple Heart went viral on Facebook.
Sydney Mom Finds $9K for Islamic State in Son’s Laundry
A mother in Sydney, Australia, discovered $9,000 for the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in her son’s clothes as she prepped the laundry.
Serena Williams Named Sports Illustrated’s ‘Sportsperson of the Year’
Sports Illustrated chose tennis superstar Serena Williams as their sportsperson of 2015. It is the first time in 30 years the publication named a female on her own for the award.
Report: U.S. Missed Terrorist’s Social Media Posts on Jihad
The New York Times reported this weekend that U.S. officials approved San Bernardino murderer Tashfeen Malik to immigrate to the U.S.–even though she had gushed about jihad on social media. Malik entered the U.S. on a K-1 (fiancée) visa and
Islamic State Presents: The End of the World Video
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) terrorist group has released a new video that portrays their version of the end of the world, including a dramatization of the jihadists conquering Rome.
61 Million Children Left Behind as China Opens Residency in Cities
Parents will leave behind millions of children in their home villages to find work in larger cities, leaving the kids vulnerable to sexual abuse. The Chinese government reformed its residence system to provide migrants with better living standards in the cities.
U.S. Official: Assad, Turks Are Major Consumers of Islamic State Oil
A senior U.S. Treasury official claimed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and clients in Turkey are a few who purchase oil from the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
VIDEO: Fistfight in Ukrainian Parliament as Prime Minister Is Dragged from Podium
The Ukrainian Parliament broke out into a fistfight after one member approached Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and physically hoisted him from the podium.
#MyTreedom Campaign Highlights Christmas Celebrations Despite Persecution
The Foreign Desk’s editor-in-chief, Lisa Daftari, launched the MyTreedom campaign on Facebook this week to give Christians celebrating Christmas in regions where they face intense persecution a platform to showcase their proud Christmas decor.
Gov’t Missed Red Flags on San Bernardino Killers
U.S. officials are now searching for red flags they missed when San Bernardino killers Syed Farook and his then-fiancée Tashfeen Malik discussed jihad online two years ago.
