Mass Grave of Children Who Rejected Islamic State Found in Sinjar, Iraq
Officials discovered another mass grave in Sinjar, Iraq, containing bodies of Yazidis, including children, who refused to join the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
State Dep’t Won’t Say if Iran Violated Geneva Convention
Iran Releases Footage of U.S. Sailor Apologizing After Capture
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Kurds Expand All-Female Unit in Syria to Fight Islamic State
U.S. Advocacy Group Claims Russia Bombed Its Syrian Office
Earnest: Destabilizing Behavior Being ‘A Hallmark of Iranian Behavior’ Is Why We Pursued the Nuclear Deal
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Psaki: ‘No Plans’ To Address Iran Capturing Sailors, Revoking Deal Over This Isn’t ‘What We Want To See’
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Indonesian Cleric: Running Terror Camp Was ‘Act of Worship’
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Obama Admin Officials Complain Anonymously Islamic State Terrorists Being ‘Tortured’
Six Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) jihadists, taken prisoner with the assistance of U.S. special forces, are reportedly being tortured, in violation of international law, by America’s Kurdish allies, The Daily Beast has learned from U.S. officials and humanitarian aid workers.
Erdogan: If Turkey Bought Oil From Islamic State, I Will Resign
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared he would resign if it is proven that Turkey ever purchased oil from the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), following claims by the Russian government that they have found proof of transactions.
China Vows ‘Enhanced Cooperation’ with Russia Against Terrorism
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday his nation would work to take on a broader role in the international war against terrorism, promising Russian President Vladimir Putin China would be at his disposal to aid in anti-terror efforts. Russia has deeply involved itself in the Syrian civil war on the side of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Palestinian Authority Orders Christmas Celebration Crackdown
The Palestinian Authority (PA), ruled by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has ordered localities under its control to clamp down on Christians celebrating Christmas in public this year.
Charity Still Needs 7,500 Wreaths To Cover All Headstones In Arlington National Cemetery
Wreaths Across America, a non-profit responsible for placing commemorative garlands at the 230,000 headstones in Arlington National Cemetery, was able to reduce its wreaths deficit by more than half in one day, to 7,500, thanks in part to donations from Breitbart News Daily listeners.
PHOTOS: Kurdish Female Peshmerga Fighters Take On Islamic State
The Iraqi Kurdistan military, known as the Peshmerga, boast hundreds of female recruits fighting the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
North Korea Hides Failed Missile Launch Months After Fake Photos Claimed Success
Reports from South Korean intelligence and multiple publications indicate that the government of North Korea attempted to launch a submarine missile on Saturday. Unlike most of its illegal weapons activity, however, this one failed to make it onto the pages of state media, as most observers conclude it was a failure.
Obama: We Need Turkey To Secure Its Border With Syria
President Obama insists it is more important than ever to secure the Turkish borders to prevent Islamic State fighters from entering Syria.
World View: Putin’s Syria Intervention Hobbled by Weak Russian Economy
Contents: France demands that Russia target only ISIS in Syria; Putin’s Syria intervention hobbled by weak Russian economy
China’s Role as Reserve Currency to Raise Interest Rates
In approving the Chinese yuan as a 10.92 percent participant as a reserve currency in the global basket, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that China’s inclusion could push up interest rates.
Assad: Jihadist Terrorists Among Syrian ‘Refugees’ Entering Europe
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has confirmed the infiltration of Islamic State terrorists among the multitude of migrants flocking into Europe from Syria. In an interview on Czech television, Assad said that Europeans have legitimate cause to fear the wave of
Pope: Climate Change Agreement ‘Now or Never,’ Humanity on the ‘Edge of Suicide’
In his most apocalyptic language to date, Pope Francis told reporters aboard the papal plane returning from Africa that the COP21 climate change conference in Paris is the last chance for humanity to avert environmental destruction. The pope discussed global
Desertion by Islamic State Fighters Is Up, Raising Fears of Attacks in the West
Army Col. Steve Warren, spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS), said Sunday that jihadists appear to be deserting the group in growing numbers, leaving ISIS strongholds badly secured but prompting new concerns that defecting jihadists will return home battle-hardened and ready to execute “lone wolf” attacks.
Venezuela’s Maduro: Murdered Opposition Leader ‘Homicidal Delinquent’
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro referred to an opposition leader, shot to death in public on Wednesday, as a “gang leader” (“pran”) with a history of “homicide” and “general delinquency,” while on a television program Sunday.
Former Military Chief Rips Bush, Obama: Iraq War Helped Create Islamic State
Lt. General Michael Flynn, former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, has been outspoken in his criticism of the Obama administration’s handling of the Islamic State before, but his new interview in Der Spiegel contains some of his toughest words yet, and he offers stern criticism of the Bush administration as well.
‘Ghost Ships’ Full of Bodies Are Washing up in Japan
An unsettling mystery has washed up on Japan’s shores.
U.S. Visa Waiver Program Tightened After Paris Terror Attacks
On Monday, the White House announced some tightening of the visa waiver program, whose participants include countries such as France and Belgium. The Paris terror attacks were the obvious reason for the new measures.
Chinese Cities Covered in Smog for Days
More than 30 cities in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the national capital region of China, were drowning in some of the worst smog of 2015 for the fourth day in a row on Monday.
Russia Blacklists George Soros Foundations for ‘Endangering National Security’
The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has listed George Soros’ non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Open Society Foundation and the Open Society Institute’s Assistance Foundation as “undesirable organizations.”
Islamic State Cements Hold on Key Libyan Coastal City Sirte
The Islamic State (IS) terror group has been able to hold territory in both Iraq and Syria for some time, turning from a mere terrorist organization into a full-blown insurgency.
NSA Phone Surveillance (Kind of) Comes to an End
One of America’s most expansive spying programs came to an end over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
China Launches Major Military Overhaul to Project Power Amid U.S. Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled the most significant changes to his nation’s military in over 60 years, laying out plans to boost combat readiness and make the world’s largest army better equipped to radiate force beyond the country’s borders, according to state-backed news media.
Domestic Manufacturers Launch Ads Against Trans-Pacific Trade Deal on Capitol Hill
The U.S. Business and Industry Council (USBIC) is launching a print ad series in several media outlets around Capitol Hill to “highlight the lack of enforceable currency provisions in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)” trade deal between the United States and 11 other countries.
Ambassador John Bolton: National Security Should Decide The Next President
Former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton is aiming to influence the 2016 GOP presidential election, so he’s releasing a new campaign advertisement on Tuesday to encourage voters to make national security their priority when choosing the next president of the United States.
$5 Million Tax Dollars for Counterterrorism Anti-Jihad Twitter Account: ‘Think Again, Turn Away’
The Department of State’s Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications (CSCC) operates a Twitter account titled, “Think Again, Turn Away,” which is aimed at discouraging individuals from joining terrorist organizations.
