World View: Turkey’s Terror Attack Triggers Vitriolic Political Finger-Pointing
Contents: Massive terror attack in Ankara called worst in Turkey’s history; Kurdish politicians in Turkey blame Erdogan government for Ankara terror attack
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World View: Politics May Force Obama to ‘Over-React’ Militarily in Syria
Contents: Palestinian-Israeli violence continues in Gaza and West Bank; Obama administration announces an abrupt change of policy in Syria; Obama administration may be forced into greater military role
Nashville Talk Radio Host: ‘War Has Come to America’
FRANKLIN, Tennessee—“War has come to America,” Nashville talk radio host Ralph Bristol told the crowd at the fourth stop of his “Second Amendment is Homeland Security” tour event in this Tennessee city, one week after it played host to GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, who delivered a ringing defense of the gun rights at his own rally.
Top Commander in Afghanistan: Majority of Taliban Open to Peace Talks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than half of Taliban terrorists may be open to peace negotiations with the Afghan government, the top commander of American and NATO forces in Afghanistan told U.S. lawmakers.
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.
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 May Expand Anti-ISIS Offensive to Iraq
Russia may consider a formal request from Baghdad to expand its airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) beyond Syria to Iraq, said the head of the Russian parliament’s upper chamber.
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.
Monitor: France’s First Airstrike Against ISIS Kills 30, Including 12 ‘Caliphate Cubs’
The French military’s first airstrike against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Syria killed 30 jihadists, including 12 child fighters known as “Caliphate cubs,” reveals a U.K.-based monitor group.
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.
