Eric Zuesse | To introduce this string of BBC lies, one thing that’s worth noting is that overwhelmingly the people of Syria view that nation’s current President, Bashar al-Assad, favorably.
Zero Hedge | It seems likely that Russian troops have already joined the battle.
Foreign Policy | The U.S. Department of Defense is reviewing and updating its contingency plans for armed conflict with Russia.
Reports indicate changes set to take effect Monday.
Arrival of Russian tanks arguably goes beyond the purely ‘defensive’ equipment.
Country to turn into Islamic caliphate!
Ali Mohammed al-Nimr was arrested aged 17 for taking part in an anti-government protest and also illegally possessing firearms, a charge he strongly denies.
Speisa.com | More than 1000 migrants and refugees are now seeking asylum in Sweden daily, and another 1000 use Sweden as a transit country.
RT | Slovenia is the latest European country fielding a massive influx of refugees mostly fleeing war-torn Syria.
Truth Revolt | The president promised this to be “the best counterweight” to ISIS militants. Oops!
RT | Police have killed a known Islamic extremist from Iraq, who was waving a knife in a Berlin street.
Violent aftershocks continued shaking the South American country on Thursday.
Anti-corruption investigations into illicit financial activity have stepped up since the Shanghai stock exchange dipped.
Oil tanker veered off the road and exploded as people were siphoning fuel.
“I thought it was the end of the world and we were going to die.”