World View: Russia Humiliates US Again as It Begins Striking Syria
Contents: Mahmoud Abbas’s United Nations ‘bombshell’ something of a dud; Russia humiliates US again as it begins striking Syria
Tag: Bashar al-Assad
Trump: ‘I Love The Fact That ISIS Is Being Hit By Russia’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declared “I love the fact that ISIS is being hit by Russia” in an interview broadcast on Wednesday’s “CNN Tonight.” Trump stated that Russia doesn’t respect the US or President Obama, but “At the same
Fiorina: US Should Secure No-Fly Zone Around US Backed Anti-Assad Rebels, ‘Be Prepared’ To Use Force
Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina argued the US should “secure a no-fly zone around anti-Assad rebel forces that we’re supporting” and “be prepared” to use force against Russia if need be on Wednesday’s “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel. Fiorina
Kerry: Putin ‘Understands That Assad Is A Major Blockade’ To ‘A Solution’ In Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry stated that Vladimir Putin “understands that Assad is a major blockade” to solving the problems in Syria in an interview conducted on Tuesday and broadcast on Wednesday’s “On the Record” on the Fox News Channel.
Secretary of Defense: Russia ‘Doomed to Fail’ in Syria
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told reporters today that the Pentagon was still willing to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Syria, even after Russia reportedly ordered the U.S. out of the Middle Eastern country.
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister: ‘There Is No Future for Assad in Syria’
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told reporters that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must go, siding with President Obama and opposing the official stance of Russia and Iran.
Hillary: ‘I Had A Different Strategy’ On Syria When I Was Secretary of State
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton commented on Russia’s airstrikes in Syria, saying she “had a different strategy” as secretary of state, but that “I can’t sit here today and tell you that if my strategy
Turkish PM Goes Off-Script at UN: ‘Vicious Tyrant’ Assad Brings ‘Shame’ to Supporters
Turkey, the nation’s most vocally opposed to the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, took the stage at the UN General Assembly Wednesday, demanding that the “vicious tyrant” be removed, and the world unite for a Syria “without Assad and without Daesh [ISIS].”
US Has No Clue Who Russia is Bombing in Syria, But It’s Not ISIS
Russia began airstrikes in Syria allegedly against “terrorists” today, but an unnamed U.S. official told Reuters that the planes are not targeting areas held by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Andrea Mitchell: Putin Bombing Civilians Opposed To Assad
Wednesday, NBC News chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell reported that the Russian airstrikes that started in Syria today are not targeting ISIS, but instead civilians opposed to President Bashar al-Assad. Mitchell said, “The president of Russia went to the
Turkish PM Pushing Anti-Assad Stance to Obama, Putin at UN
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, who represents the nation most vocally opposed to the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, reportedly met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Barack Obama at the UN General Assembly to discuss the Syrian civil war.
France Investigates Syria’s Assad For Crimes Against Humanity
PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters) – France is investigating Bashar al-Assad over alleged crimes against humanity, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday, launching a case that highlights divisions among major powers over relations with the Syrian leader. The investigation, which is
U.S. Suspends Failed $500M Program to Train Syrian Rebels
The Obama administration has thrown in the towel on a plan to spend $500 million on training “moderate” Syrian rebels to fight ISIS, al-Qaeda, and the regime of Bashar Assad.
Report: Obama’s Top Russia Official to Resign
A Pentagon official revealed that Evelyn Farkas, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Russia, will depart at the end of October. The news comes during the UN General Assembly, where President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin had what was described as a “candid” meeting regarding their relationship.
Pentagon Opens Dialogue with Russia on Syria to ‘Avoid Misjudgment’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter has officially ordered senior Department of Defense (DOD) officials to begin communicating with Russia on matters related to the Syrian conflict in an effort to avoid miscalculations and misjudgments, according to the Pentagon.
Obama, Putin Hold ‘Surprisingly Open’ Meeting on Ukraine, Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin described his evening meeting with President Barack Obama as “very constructive” and “surprisingly open.” It was their first formal meeting in two years.
British PM Cameron: Putin Teaming Up with Assad to Defeat ISIS Is a ‘Phony Solution’
Tuesday on “CBS This Morning,” British Prime Minister David Cameron said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan to work with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s current government to fight against ISIS is a “phony solution.” In discussing Assad, Cameron said, “He has
John Kerry: US, Russia Agree Syria Should Be ‘Secular’ and ISIS-Free
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told MSNBC Tuesday morning that America and Russia had agreed on “some fundamental principles” for solving the ongoing civil war in Syria, while insisting President Bashar al-Assad must “go off into the sunset” to resolve the crisis.
Austrian Minister: Deal With Assad, But Only Short Term
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Austria’s foreign minister said Monday that European nations are increasingly contemplating some role for the Syrian regime at negotiations to end the war in that country and suggested a compromise that could include President Bashar Assad
NYT: 250 Americans Among Thousands Who Entered Iraq, Syria to Join ISIS
Nearly 30,000 foreign fighters from more than 100 countries have traveled to Iraq and Syria since 2011, mostly to join ISIS, the New York Times reported, citing anonymous intelligence and law enforcement officials.
Putin at UN: ‘Self-Conceit’ of the West Created Middle East Chaos
At the UN General Assembly meeting today, Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the West for the rise of radical Islamic groups. He also demanded a global alliance to fight these groups.
Russia: US, Iran, Saudi Arabia to Meet for Syria ‘Peace Talks’ in October
The Russian government has announced that it will participate in “peace talks” with the Syrian government and a coalition of the “most influential outside players” in the Syrian Civil War, bringing America, Iran, and Saudi Arabia to the table.
President Obama Vows ‘Compromise’ With Iran And Russia In Syria
“Lasting stability can only take hold when the people of Syria forge an agreement to live together peacefully,” Obama said during his address to the United Nations. “The United States is prepared to work with any nation, including Russia and Iran to resolve the conflict.” Obama admitted, however, that Assad had permanently damaged his legitimacy to rule after persecuting “peaceful protests,” creating an environment that led to the rise of ISIS.
Obama Contradicts Kerry at UN: Syria’s ‘Tyrant’ Assad Must Go
In remarks to the United Nations General Assembly, President Barack Obama insisted that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must be removed from power. His statement contradicts a remark from Secretary of State John Kerry that Assad is necessary to bring peace in the region.
Hillary Clinton’s Email Server Crashed During Major Terrorist Attacks
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s private email server went down during key moments in recent foreign policy, including terrorist attacks, rendering Clinton and her aides frustrated with their inability to communicate.
