(AP) Syrian activists say colleagues killed by al-QaidaBy DIAA HADIDAssociated PressBEIRUTAn al-Qaida group fighting in Syria against rebels trying to dislodge it from opposition-held parts of the country has killed at least four activists it held captive in the area,
(AP) Attacks in Iraq kill 4 as siege in Anbar continuesBy SINAN SALAHEDDINAssociated PressBAGHDADOfficials say attacks in Iraq have killed at least four people as government troops continue their siege of two cities overrun by al-Qaida in western Anbar province.
U.S. Department of State Secretary John Kerry said Sunday that the U.S. is not “contemplating” sending troops to help the Iraqi government in its military offensive to take back two cities from al-Qaeda affiliates, flatly adding that “it is their
The anti-Christian sentiment of Muslims in Libya has now reached a new, official level; the Libyan government has declared its new constitution will be based on Shariah law. The Libyan General National Congress stated, “Islamic law is the source of legislation
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney responded to Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) joint statement on al Qaeda taking Fallujah which said the “administration cannot escape its share of the blame,” Carney: “I’ve heard members of Congress
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This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Thailand’s elite minority seeks to shut Bangkok down Syria’s Sunni opposition militias fight each other Thailand’s elite minority seeks to shut Bangkok down Anti-government protesters rally in front of the statue of King Rama
The seizure by Al-Qaeda-linked militants of a major Iraqi city and parts of another illustrates their resurgence, and harkens back to the darkest days of the insurgency that followed the 2003 US-led invasion. The Al-Qaeda franchise in Iraq fell from
Obama’s hasty withdrawal from Iraq for political reasons without a Status Of Forces Agreement (SOFA) demonstrates growing foreign policy failures. American blood and treasure was spent in what is now shown to be an overturned victory as Fallujah falls under
News broke late last week that Islamists had seized control of two western Iraqi cities, Fallujah and Ramadi. U.S. forces suffered hundreds of dead and wounded in battles against Al Qaeda for control of these cities during the Iraq War.
Brit Hume on “Fox News Sunday” discussing al Qaeda’s comeback in Iraq…
(AP) Syrian rebels battle al-Qaida-linked fightersBEIRUTActivists say that Syrian rebels have seized a compound held by al-Qaida-linked fighters in a northern town, in some of the most serious infighting between rebels battling President Bashar Assad. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for
(AP) Kerry: US will support Iraq, but without troopsBy DEB RIECHMANNAssociated PressJERUSALEMU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that America would support Iraq as it combats al-Qaida-linked militants who have seized cities in the country’s west, but said the
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com U.S. sends Polar Star icebreaker to free Russian ship and Chinese icebreaker Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in control of Fallujah U.S. sends Polar Star icebreaker to free Russian ship and Chinese
(AP) Syrian rebels give al-Qaida rivals ultimatumBEIRUTActivists say Islamic rebels fighting in Syria have given their rivals from an al-Qaida-linked group 24 hours to surrender. The ultimatum comes amid days of deadly rebel infighting in two northern provinces, Idlib and
It was probably chilly that December day in Fallujah back in 2004. A man you probably never heard of, Lance Cpl. Franklin Sweger — along with thousands of Marines and soldiers — was engaged in some of the worst combat
(AP) Soldier snuffs NY Eve fire at crowded Seattle clubSEATTLEThe quick thinking of a U.S. Army staff sergeant likely helped prevent a fire inside a Seattle night club from becoming a tragedy during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Seattle police say
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Car bomb explodes in Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut, Lebanon Al-Qaeda militants seize cities in Iraq’s Anbar province Car bomb explodes in Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut, Lebanon Car bombing in Beirut on Thursday (AFP) A
(AP) AP photographer Martin collapses at game, diesBy CHARLES ODUMAP Sports WriterATLANTADave Martin, a longtime Associated Press photographer based in Montgomery, Ala., died after collapsing on the Georgia Dome field after the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Tuesday night. Martin, 59, ran
Violence in Iraq surged in 2013 to its worst level in five years, fuelled by widespread discontent among the Sunni Arab minority and Syria’s civil war, figures released Wednesday showed. Bombs tore through markets, cafes, football fields and mosques, militants
The Mexican government reported that there were 31,532 homicides in the country between January and November of 2013 including 16,736 labeled as “intentional” murder and 14,796 as “negligent” manslaughter. Those figures along with other national crime statistics were released by
The United States is sending Iraq dozens of missiles and surveillance drones to help it combat a recent surge in Al-Qaeda-backed violence, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The weapons include a shipment of 75 Hellfire missiles purchased by
(AP) Pope prays for Christians persecuted for faithVATICAN CITYPope Francis is urging people to speak out against persecution of Christians, whom he likened to the Church’s first martyrs. His denunciation of discrimination suffered by Christians came a day after three
(AP) AP Exclusive: Al-Qaida leader targeting UN workersBy QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRAAssociated PressBAGHDADThe shadowy leader of a powerful al-Qaida group fighting in Syria sought to kidnap United Nations workers and scrawled out plans for his aides to take over in the event
Riyadh and Beijing are cozying closer to each other this holiday season, as the Gulf Cooperation Council announced this week it has been in talks with China with the purpose of “bolstering friendship and cooperation ties” with the nation. Chinese
