ISIS Claimed Raping Yazidi Girls Made Them Muslim
A young Yazidi woman, known only as Noor, told CNN that Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) militants justified raping her because the action would make her Muslim.
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Russian Defense Deny Missiles Landed in Iran
The Russian Defense Ministry denied CNN reports that four missiles from a Russian ship in the Caspian Sea crashed into Iran instead of Syria.
Russian Diplomat: Assad Deserves Respect for Being ‘Elected’
Alexander Odoevsky, the second secretary at the Russian embassy in Canberra, Australia, asserted the world needs to respect Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because Syrians “elected” him in 2014.
World View: Russia Escalates Syria War Launching Missiles from Caspian Sea
Contents: Russia dramatically escalates Syria war launching cruise missiles from Caspian Sea; Russian Orthodox Church declares a ‘Holy War’ in Syria; Russia’s ‘Holy War’ in Syria declaration sparks calls for jihad; IMF warns of significant danger of global financial crash
U.S. Intel Investigating How ISIS Has Acquired Fleet of Toyotas
The United States intelligence community is trying to get to the bottom of how the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group has been able to acquire a plethora of Toyota pick-up trucks and SUVs during its holy war in the Middle East.
Pravda: ‘John McCain Wants Terrorists to Shoot Down Russian Aircraft’
Russian propaganda outlet Pravda implied in a report this week that U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) wants to fund arms for the Islamic State, to be used to shoot down Russian fighter jets.
Russia Denies Reports of Bombing in Ancient Palmyra, Syria
Syrian state television is reporting Russian jets attacked the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Palmyra only days after the radical Islamic group destroyed three ancient arches in the historic city.
Turkish Prime Minister: 0.03% of Russian Airstrikes Have Hit ISIS
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu told reporters Wednesday that Turkish military intelligence indicates that only 2 of the 57 Russian airstrikes in Syria so far have actually hit the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL). The other 55 have hit other enemies of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Report: Russian Jets Stalking U.S. Drones in Syria
Two U.S. officials claim Russian fighter jets are stalking American predator drones over Syria.
World View: Yemen’s Houthis Sign Letter Agreeing to Peace Plan
Contents: Yemen’s Houthis sign letter agreeing to peace plan; Generational frustration grows among West Bank Palestinians; Russia Ministry of Defense videos found to be deceptive; The sleazy world of loan sharking — legally
U.S. Intelligence: Russia Has Moved ‘Ground Weapons’ into Syria
American intelligence officials have evidence that Russia has moved ground weapons and troops into western Syria. The Pentagon has announced reinforcements for rebels opposing Bashar al-Assad in the region in light of Russia’s support for the dictator.
Russian Planes Edge Close to U.S. Aircraft in Syria
In addition to violating Turkey’s airspace at least twice on Monday, Russian aircraft flew alarmingly close to American aircraft engaged in anti-ISIS operations in Syria this week.
Outrage as Turkish Soldiers Kill Kurd, Drag Body Through Streets
Residents in Şırnak, Turkey, are expressing outrage after a video and images surfaced on the Internet, showing Turkish soldiers dragging a Kurdish man through their streets.
Russian Report: Syria Experiencing Perfect Airstrike Weather
Russian television station Rossiya 24 tailored their weather report to support Russia’s bombing of Syria, reporting that the weather was ideal for an airstrike campaign in the Mideast nation.
Report: Syrian Christians Cry ‘Jesus!’ Before ISIS Mass Beheading
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) executed 12 Christians, including a 12-year-old boy, after they refused to abandon their faith and convert to Islam. The murders occurred on August 28 outside of Aleppo.
ISIS Claims Presence in Bangladesh, Murder of Japanese Tourist
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) claimed its militants murdered a Japanese tourist in northern Bangladesh over the weekend. The murder comes only five days after the radical Islamic group claimed responsibility for the murder of an Italian in Dhaka.
Russia: No Ground Troops, but ‘Volunteer’ Mercenaries May Flood Syria
Russian “volunteers” fighting in Ukraine might travel to Syria to fight with President Bashar al-Assad’s forces. However, the Kremlin insists the government has no plans to deploy ground troops.
Pentagon Won’t Clarify Whether U.S.-Backed Syrian Rebels Will Be Protected Against Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) refuses to explicitly say whether or not American military troops are planning to assist and protect U.S.-armed and trained Syrian rebels who come under attack by Russia.
ISIS-Occupied Mosul: Some Resistance, But Most ‘Feel Abandoned’
Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, has been largely cut off from the rest of the world since the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) captured it in June 2014. But there are some citizens who have managed to reveal the terrible conditions they suffer under the vicious radical Islamic group.
Russian Foreign Minister: ‘Do Not Listen to the Pentagon’ about Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suggested all Western reporters ask the Russian Defense Ministry–instead of the Pentagon–for information about their airstrikes in Syria.
Chechen Leader: Putin Should Send Infantry to Syria
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov told Kremlin propaganda outlet LifeNews his troops are ready to help Russian troops in Syria against radical Islamic groups.
Report: Yazidi Former Slave Claims Top ISIS Commander Is American
One of the high-ranking Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) commanders in Syria is from the United States, a Yazidi slave told MailOnline, referring to her former captor.
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
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.
