‘Armed Peace’: U.S. Needs Bolder Strategy in South China Sea to Stop Beijing
The Obama administration authorized the U.S. Navy to conduct “freedom of navigation” operations in the South China Sea.
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Report: China, North Korea Weak on Cyber Defense
China and North Korea were judged weak on defense against hacker attacks in a recent Australian assessment of Asian-Pacific electronic security.
U.S., China Navy Heads Talk After State Media Threatens Attack on U.S. Ships
The heads of the Chinese and American navies discussed the United States’ passing of a missile destroyer through international waters in the South China Sea on Thursday, according to American officials.
Chinese Media: ‘Use of Force’ Against U.S. on the Table in South China Sea Dispute
Chinese state media outlet Xinhua has published an editorial threatening the Chinese government is open to “use of force” against the United States should it continue to establish a military presence in the South China Sea.
U.S. Condemns Russia’s ‘Red Carpet Welcome’ of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
The White House has condemned Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s surprise visit to Moscow, chiding Vladimir Putin for rolling out a “red carpet welcome” for a leader “who has used chemical weapons against his own people.”
Chinese President Xi: Entire South China Sea ‘Left to Us by Ancestors’ in ‘Ancient Times’
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on a diplomatic visit to London, has reiterated to Reuters his nation’s claim that the entirety of the South China Sea belongs to China, asserting that the islands in that region were “left to us by our ancestors” and cannot be shared with neighboring countries.
Report: Chinese Ship Sinks Another Vietnamese Fishing Vessel in South China Sea
Vietnam is accusing a Chinese vessel of attacking and sinking a fishing boat near the disputed Paracel Islands, days after the Chinese government insisted that territories in the South China Sea were not international waters, but belonged to China.
U.S. Pulls Patriot Missiles from Southeastern Turkey
The Kurdish Rudaw news agency reports that American Patriot missile batteries have been withdrawn from the Syrian border in southeastern Turkey. Their two-year deployment began in 2013, and was not renewed after it expired this month.
South China Sea: China ‘Deeply Concerned’ over Australia, U.S. Cooperation
The Chinese government is warning the United States and its allies to stop “adding fuel to the flames” in the longstanding territorial dispute in the South China Sea, following a joint announcement by America and Australia that the nations fully intend to exercise their right to navigate the body of water, which China claims entirely for itself.
Interpol: Fugitive Spy Linked to Slain Argentine Prosecutor Is in U.S.
An Argentine ex-spy chief believed to have information on the killing of prosecutor Alberto Nisman in January is reportedly in the United States, hiding from authorities.
How America Should Respond to Russia’s Syria Venture: A Guide
To respond to Russia’s military campaign in Syria, first, we have to be realistic about the facts on the ground. Iraq and Syria, for all practical purposes, are failed states.
Exclusive: Dr. Ben Carson Outlines Syria Strategy To Weaken Both ISIS And Assad
Dr. Ben Carson, who has now emerged as a frontrunner for the GOP nomination for President, offered an outline of his Syria strategy to Breitbart News on Wednesday.
Russia: US, Iran, Saudi Arabia to Meet for Syria ‘Peace Talks’ in October
The Russian government has announced that it will participate in “peace talks” with the Syrian government and a coalition of the “most influential outside players” in the Syrian Civil War, bringing America, Iran, and Saudi Arabia to the table.
China State Media: U.S. Has ‘Emboldened’ South China Sea Actors to be ‘Aggressive’
Chinese state media is working hard to portray President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States as a success, but even in a column intending to herald bilateral talks as a step in the right direction, Xinhua asserts that it is the United States which is prompting states to be “aggressive” in the South China Sea.
A Patriotic Catholic Hunkers Down to Wait Out Pope Francis’ Visit
Q: Are you excited about Pope Francis’ visit?
Cyber-War Surrender: Obama Will Bow to China’s Dictators
The Obama Administration has been building up to the visit of Chinese unelected President Xi Jinping by talking tough about cyber-espionage. But the reality behind this tough talk is that Obama will likely let China off the hook for their past actions, and allow China to posture as the world’s firmest enemy of cyber espionage.
US Sends Guantanamo Inmate Back to Morocco
Washington (AFP) – The United States announced Thursday it has repatriated a Moroccan prisoner who spent 13 years at Guantanamo Bay, as part of a long-running effort to close the military prison in Cuba.
Report: U.S. Investigating High-Ranking Bolivian Officials for Drug Cartel Ties
A report in Spanish newswire EFE claims the American Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is investigating a number of high-ranking officials in Bolivia for having ties to drug trafficking cartels. The information allegedly arrived in American hands through a Colombian informant.
Teen Used Federal Financial Aid in Attempt to Join ISIS
Minnesota resident Hanad Mustofe Musse pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring with no fewer than eight individuals to travel to Syria and provide material support to designated foreign terrorist organization ISIS/ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/the Levant) using federal aid funds.
Mexico Soccer Ad Mocks Donald Trump, United States
A new ad from Mexican television station TV Azteca is being used to excite Mexican soccer fans for Mexico’s upcoming matchup with the United States Men’s National Team on October 10, turning GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump’s comments about Mexico against the
China Holds Massive Parade to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Victory Against Japan
China is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the defeat of Japan in World War II today, and what state outlet Xinhua calls the “Chinese People’s War Against Japanese Aggression” that happened alongside it. The nation has organized a massive parade featuring an international coalition of leftist allies.
Iranian Guard Chief Says US ‘Still the Great Satan’
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard said Tuesday that the U.S. is still the “Great Satan,” regardless of the nuclear deal struck with Americans and world powers over the Islamic Republic’s contested nuclear program.
EXCLUSIVE: €600,000 Tax Payer Funded EU Propaganda Push for American Schoolkids
The European Union (EU) is advertising for “partners” that will go into schools in the United States to “engage young Americans in order to deepen their understanding and knowledge of the EU as a major player in the global economic
Iran Deal: 80 Supporters at Photo Shoot in San Diego
About 80 supporters of the Iran deal gathered for a photo shoot Saturday afternoon in San Diego’s Balboa Park. The photos are to be used in a larger video project, in an effort to push elected officials and the public to support the
Cuba’s Repression Pushed 24,000 to Risk Trip to U.S. in Eight Months
The United States is experiencing a massive surge in the number of Cuban refugees risking their lives to reach American shores, following President Obama’s announcement that the White House would legitimize the communist Castro regime by reestablishing diplomatic relations.
