A deadly mortar attack Friday near the Iraqi city of Karbala stoked security concerns as millions of Shiite pilgrims gathered for one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. A medical source in the holy city of Karbala confirmed
In November alone, those who claim to be Islam’s Sunni holy warriors killed 5,000 people in the name of their God, according to a BBC study. The study found that in November, 5,042 people were murdered in 664 separate jihadi
Wednesday on Fox News Channel’s “Special Report with Bret Baier,” former Vice President Dick Cheney said the Senate report on the CIA’s use of enhanced interrogation is “full of crap.” Cheney said, “I think it’s a terrible piece of work, basically,
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Seven people have been detained in Moldova on suspicion they smuggled uranium and mercury in a metal container from Russia to be used in a dirty bomb, police said Tuesday. House searches were carried out last
Quiet allegations of Iranian cheating on its interim nuclear agreement are fueling speculation in the Israeli press that Israel may be preparing to launch a pre-emptive strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, reports the Algemeiner. The official position from Washington has
(Reuters) – A policeman was killed while on duty southwest of the Bahraini capital Manama on Monday in what authorities described as a “terrorist” attack using a bomb made by Hezbollah. The Interior Ministry gave few details of the incident
(Reuters) – United Nations sanctions monitors have said photographs taken inside Iraq appear to confirm that the head of Iran’s elite military Quds Force, one of Iran’s most powerful people, has been in the country in violation of a U.N. travel ban.
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Islamic State fighters have lost the initiative in Iraq and are now “on defense” with far less ability to generate the kind of ground maneuvers that enabled the extremists to capture large chunks of Iraq earlier
Falling gas prices add to holiday cheer, but those are not an unvarnished good for the U.S. economy–thanks to bad economic policy. Oil selling at about $65 a barrel gives consumers and many businesses a lot of additional buying power,
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Sony suffers catastrophic breach, possibly from North Korean hackers Mahmoud Abbas blames Gaza war on lies by Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood Sony suffers catastrophic breach, possibly from North Korean hackers Publicity poster for Sony’s
The Royal Navy is to have its first permanent base in the Middle East since it’s apparently premature 1971 withdrawal masterminded by Labour prime minister Harold Wilson. Mina Salman Port in Bahrain is part of an “expansion of the Royal
For the first time in history, and in the wake of the December 1st stabbing death of an American teacher in Abu Dhabi by a woman wearing a burqa, Gulf region media are questioning whether the burqa is a security risk. Historically, other
Iranian fighter jets have begun bombing the Islamic State in Iraq and France said it will increase aerial bombardments against the jihadists as the U.S.-led coalition met for the first time since the group began conquering large territory in Iraq
The Obama administration has faced a larger threat of cyber attacks from foreign enemies than any administration before it, yet has demonstrated a continuing de facto policy in dealing with the onslaught of cyber attacks against our nation: doing nothing.
In one of Israel’s worst environmental accidents, millions of liters of crude oil gushed from a pipeline leak into a desert nature reserve on Wednesday and Thursday, causing severe damage, reports the BBC. The spill damaged the Evrona nature reserve
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com AQAP in Yemen bombs Iranian ambassador’s house, killing six AQAP in Yemen threatens to kill journalist not saved by failed US rescue attempt AQAP in Yemen bombs Iranian ambassador’s house, killing six Aftermath of
Iranian hackers have breached the networks of 50 organizations from 16 countries, including the United States, leading to the possibility that the state-sponsored cyber thieves have left those affected extremely vulnerable, according to IT security firm Cylance. The attack, which
Iran turns out to be a big player on the Cyber War battlefield, as reported by ComputerWorldUK: For the past two years, a team of Iranian hackers has compromised computers and networks belonging to over 50 organizations from 16 countries,
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Nigeria mobilizing thousands of vigilantes to fight Boko Haram Iran strongly denies it’s targeting ISIS with airstrikes, despite video Nigeria mobilizing thousands of vigilantes to fight Boko Haram Vigilante fighter in Nigeria (AP) The
In a lopsided 161-5 vote, the UN General Assembly on Tuesday approved an anti-Israel resolution backed by Arab nations. The resolution calls on Israel to not only subject its nuclear facilities to international oversight, but also to renounce possession of
Nineteenth century military genius Carl von Clausewitz coined the phrase: “War is a mere continuation of politics by other means.” In his day, the number of wars was limited by the time and expense to organize large armies and then march
Iran has informally joined the international air force targeting the Islamic State, as it launches multiple air strikes in eastern Iraq against ISIS forces on the ground. The Pentagon confirmed yesterday what had earlier been reported by al-Jazeera, that Iranian
The State of Israel is politically adrift. As it reels from a new wave of violence incited by Palestinian leaders, and debates a new bill that would define the country formally as a “Jewish state,” the coalition government of Prime
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Oil prices crash after OPEC meeting ends in discord Oil price plunge pressures budgets of oil exporting countries Russia and Venezuela on their knees with oil prices plunging Oil prices crash after OPEC meeting
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com After swallowing Crimea, Russia goes after Abkhazia and South Ossetia Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel fired by President Obama Iran nuclear deal collapses, forcing another seven months of talks After swallowing Crimea, Russia goes after
