Vladimir Putin, Saudi Arabia Agree to Cooperate in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to military cooperation in Syria.
Tag: Turkey
‘Murderer Erdogan’: Thousands in Turkey Protest Ankara Bombing
Following a suicide bombing in the nation’s capital, Ankara, thousands took to the streets Sunday to condemn the Islamist government for encouraging the anti-Kurdish hate they believe prompted the worst terrorist attack in Turkey’s history.
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
Ankara Death Toll Surges to Become Deadliest Terror Attack in Turkey’s History
Two massive bombs exploded almost simultaneously Saturday in Turkey’s capital city of Ankara, killing at least 97 people and wounding hundreds more in the process, resulting in the deadliest terror attack in the history of post-Ottoman Turkey.
The Inconvenient Truths Of The ‘Refugee’ Crisis
This week I stood up in the European Parliament in Strasbourg and spoke about an ‘inconvenient truth’. It was a speech that most in the chamber simply did not want to hear. To howls of derision, I told the European
Twin Bombs Kill At Least 80 In Turkish Capital Ankara
ANKARA, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Twin explosions outside the main train station in the Turkish capital Ankara killed at least 20 people on Saturday as hundreds gathered for a peace rally, in what government officials described as a terrorist attack.
Report: Russian and Turkish Involvement Further Isolates Syrian Kurds
Russia’s military excursion into Syria has driven estranged partners Turkey and the European Union to try to make amends, further isolating the Syrian Kurds, reports Rudaw, citing analysts.
German-Turkish Author Warns Europe About Importing An Islamic Cultural Crisis
Europe risks importing an Islamic cultural crisis unless it carefully manages the challenges posed by European migration, according to a German-Turkish writer. Zafer Senocak, born in Turkey but living in Germany since 1970 having moved there as a child, is
Report: Russia Crashes Syria-Bound Missiles into Iran
At least four Russian missiles reportedly crashed into Iran instead of Syria. The Russian government launched 26 rockets from the Caspian Sea on Wednesday.
Erdogan Refuses to Talk to Putin, Asserts U.S. Would Defend Turkey Against Russia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made incendiary remarks on Thursday, warning that he does not fear chilling diplomatic relations with Russia if Russian planes continue to violate Turkish airspace in their campaign to support Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Turkey Busts Suspected ISIS Members for Attempting to Mint Currency
AFP reports that Turkish police have busted six suspected ISIS militants for attempting to illegally mint coins. It seems like one of the more bizarre crimes to emerge from the Islamic State chamber of horrors, but the report notes that ISIS has long been interested in creating its own currency to achieve a measure of independence from what it describes as “the satanic global financial system.”
Europe Braces For Second, THREE MILLION-Strong Migrant Wave After Russia’s Syria Bombing
Europe is bracing itself for a second migrant wave from Syria as up to three million people begin to flee the country in the wake of the Russian military intervention. Russian warships fired 26 cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea
Russian Aircraft Force U.S. Planes Off Mission over ISIS ‘Capital’ Raqqa
The Pentagon revealed this week that U.S. warplanes in Syria changed their course to avoid a collision with Russian warplanes. The planes took off from Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. Due to Russia inching closer to Turkey, NATO’s chief said the organization has to be ready to protect the country.
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
NATO Ready To Defend Turkey, Send Troops If Needed – Stoltenberg
BRUSSELS, Belgium – NATO is ready to send troops to Turkey to defend its ally against threats on its southern flank, the head of the U.S.-led alliance said on Thursday after violations of Turkish airspace by Russia jets conducting air
Assad Begins Ground Offensive, Backed by Russian Air and Sea Power
After several days of pounding enemies of the Assad regime from the air – with a preference for bombing forces trained by the CIA and backed by the United States – Russia kicked in a swarm of 26 cruise missiles launched by its Caspian Sea fleet, some 900 miles away
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.
EU Smooths Turkey’s Feathers Over Migrant Impasse With Money – Lots of Money
Money talks in all languages. Just ask the European Union (EU). It has offered Turkey a plan under which it would resettle more refugees in an effort to help stem the Europe-bound migrant flow across the Mediterranean. All it involves is
Russian Incursion Into Turkish Air Space Deliberate, NATO Says
NATO has rejected Moscow’s explanation that its warplanes had violated alliance member Turkey’s air space by mistake and said Russia was sending more ground troops to Syria and building up its naval presence. With Russia extending its air strikes to include
Editor-in-Chief of Major Turkish Newspaper Resigns over Government ‘Pressure on Press’
The editor-in-chief of Zaman, a major Turkish newspaper, is stepping down, citing “unlawful pressure on press” as a major factor in his departure. The resignation comes a week after a major anti-government columnist was hospitalized due to a public beating.
Poll: 75 Per Cent Of British Holidaymakers Avoid Muslim Countries
Fear over terrorist attacks are pushing British people away from Muslim countries, with many now ruling out countries they would have once considered safe. While a remarkable three-quarters of British holidaymakers surveyed by holiday agent Travelzoo said they were actively
Turkey Will Take ‘Necessary Actions’ if Russia Violates Airspace Again
Turkey’s heads of state have made abundantly clear they will react with force to another Russian incursion into their airspace after two incidents over the weekend, though Turkish forces did not respond with violence to a third reported incident with an unidentified jet.
NATO: Russian Violations of Turkish Airspace Were Not Accidents
Russian warplanes have violated Turkish airspace at least twice during the Russian air campaign against Syrian rebels, and the Secretary-General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, said these penetrations appear deliberate.
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.
World View: Turkey Threatens Russia if Airspace Violations are Repeated
Contents: Turkey threatens Russia if airspace violations are repeated; Russia’s incursions may be targeting Turkey’s Hatay province
