Russians who want to see their country’s controversial military campaign in Syria up close and in person will soon have their chance. Russian tourist agency Megapolis is reportedly planning to sell personalized tours to Syria. […]
Tag: Syria
ISIS Gaining Entrance To U.S. With Stolen Passport Printing Capabilities
U.S. authorities believe ISIS terrorists may have slipped into the country using authentic-looking passports printed on the terror group’s own passport printing machines. A 17-page long Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Intelligence Report says ISIS […]
ISIS Is Finally Showing Weakness After Continued Airstrikes And Mass Exodus
It’s often forgotten that the Islamic State is more than just a terrorist organization. The group sells itself as a statehood and a government that promises new opportunities for the Muslims of the world. But […]
Russian Pilot Miraculously Saved After 12 Hour Rescue Mission
One of the Russian pilots whose fighter plane was shot down in Syria by Turkey has been successfully recovered by Syrian rescue officials. The pilot is currently being housed at an air base in the […]
Syrian Rebels Downed Russian Helicopter With U.S. Made Anti-Tank Missile
The situation in Syria is spiraling further out of control, as recent reports indicate that Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet. According to Turkish officials, the aircraft was violating their airspace, even after being […]
Congresswoman Wants To End “Illegal” War On Assad, Focus On Common Enemy ISIS
The recent terrorist attacks in Paris have caused many politicians to say that the United States must increase its efforts to defeat the Islamic State. Some politicians have even said that the United States is […]
Assad Doesn’t Understand Democracy, Says Elections Can’t Happen Until Terrorists Are Destroyed
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told the Italian press this week that elections in his country and other political action to end the country’s civil war will not commence until Syria is rid of terrorists. He […]
Great Britain To Increase Intelligence Officers In Wake Of Tragedy
Great Britain is planning to strengthen its security forces by hiring an additional 1,900 intelligence officers. The move is being made in order to protect the United Kingdom from terrorist threats. The news comes shortly […]
Overwhelmed By Influx Of Syrian Refugees, Sweden Calls On Military For Aid
The refugee crisis in Sweden has gotten so bad that the country is calling on its army to help manage the situation. Officials are having an extremely difficult time dealing with the large number of […]
UK Stuck In Its Glory Days And Can’t Realize That It’s Losing Global Relevancy
Many people believe that Great Britain is becoming increasingly self-absorbed and less willing to cooperate with the rest of the world. The country is demonstrating itself to be more distant from the European Union than […]
ISIS Attack On Russian Airplane Could Lead To More Activity In Syria
Now that the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack against a Russian airliner that killed 224 people, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that his country will wage a total war against the […]
Iran Just Violated Nuke Deal With Purchased Airline To Help Syria And Russia
In a violation of a recent deal that was supposed to limit Iran’s military activity, the country has purchased a large passenger jet from Great Britain so that it can fly troops in and out […]
More Refugees Entered Europe Last Month Than The Total Number Of 2014
While the civil war in Syria rages on, more migrants and refugees from the Middle East are continuing to enter into European countries. According to officials of the United Nations, the number of immigrants that […]
Austria Becomes Latest Nation To Build A Border Fence To Control Refugees
Twenty six years ago the Berlin wall came down, symbolically allowing access into a free Europe for those trapped behind the iron curtain. Today, Austria became the latest European country to build a fence to […]
Australian Officials Paid People Smugglers To Take Immigrants Away From Their Country
According to Amnesty International, officials in Australia have allegedly paid people smugglers to turn back their boats when coming to the country. Amnesty International also says that Australian officials have made violent threats towards immigrants […]
Russia Reports It Hit 285 Targets In Syria, But Denies Hit On Civilian Hospital
Russia is dismissing reports that a Russian airstrike in Syria was aimed at a civilian hospital as nothing but “stovepiping”. Humans rights group Human Rights Watch, says civilians were among a number of people killed […]
Saudi Arabian Prince Has Been Arrested After Two Tons Of Drugs Were Found On His Plane
In Lebanon, a Saudi Arabian prince is being interrogated by security forces after two tons of amphetamine drugs were found on his private plane. The prince is currently being detained at the Rafik Hariri International […]
Desperate ISIS Tries To Deter Russian Bombers By Releasing Condom Bombs
Russian airstrikes in Syria have destroyed several ISIS targets over the past weeks, including many buildings. With Russian jets in the air and Hezbollah on the ground, ISIS seems to be getting desperate. The aerial […]
Approval Ratings For Vladimir Putin At All-Time High As Russians Approve Of Airstrikes In Syria
With the decision by Russia to initiate airstrikes against the Islamic State in Syria, the approval ratings for Russian President Vladimir Putin are at an all-time high. Reports indicate that nearly 90% of Russian citizens […]
Major Attack Against ISIS Leads To America’s First Soldier Fatality In Battle In Iraq Since 2011
An American soldier was killed in Iraq on Thursday morning when American and Kurdish forces conducted a raid on an outpost of the Islamic State near the town of Hawija in northern Iraq. The raid […]
Many Believe The U.S. Should Help Syrian Refugees Get Out Rather Than Send The Military In
The Syrian war refugee crisis continues to grow. ISIS is expanding its presence and refugees continue to try and escape the terror. Addressing the cause of the Syrian civil war or how to eliminate ISIS […]
Bashar al-Assad Makes First Foreign Visit Since 2011 To Personally Thank Putin For Airstrikes
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow to personally thank Russian President Putin for his country’s military intervention in Syria. The visit is Assad’s first overseas visit since an uprising against his authoritarian regime […]
Russia Admits That Their Main Goal In Syria Is To Support President Assad
Russia’s airstrike campaign in Syria enters its fourth week and Russian officials are finally admitting what the rest of the world has suspected for some time: that Moscow’s aim is to support Syrian President al-Assad […]
As Russia Unveils Its Syrian Airbase U.S. Withdraws Its Only Carrier In The Region
The United States will be without an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf for the first time since 2007 due to scheduled maintenance on the USS Theodore Roosevelt which must be performed at home. The […]
Russian Backed Syrian Forces Launch Strategic Raids Against Homs Rebels
Russian military intervention in Syria continued on Thursday as Russian jets backed Syrian troops and their allies and attacked rebel-held cities. The alliance targeted a strategic area filled with rebels that oppose Syrian President Bashar […]
Russia And U.S. To Discuss Air Safety Measures After Aircraft Near Miss In Syria
An “incident” where US and Russian combat aircraft came within miles of each other have forced the two countries into urgent talks today on air safety in Syrian airspace. According to a U.S defense spokesperson, […]
Countries In Syria Spying On Each Other While Also Trying To Prevent Spying
As Russia is continuing to escalate its involvements in Syria, the country is utilizing electronic warfare systems in its efforts. The use of such systems has proven to be extremely popular throughout the conflicts in […]
ISIS Destroys Historic Landmark In Ancient Syrian City
Forces of the Islamic State have destroyed the historic Arch of Triumph in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, an act that many are considering to be a war crime. The Arch of Triumph was […]
U.S. and Russia Spin Their Own Syrian Narratives
Following the start of Russia’s military offensive in Syria Wednesday, Russian propaganda machines fired up alongside those in the U.S. as each side attempted to paint the other in a bad light. The U.S. claims […]
Everyday Russians Are Scared And Skeptical About Military Action In Syria
Russian citizens expressed dismay this week that their nation may soon be embroiled in a long and unwinnable conflict, with the memory of Russia’s war in Afghanistan (1979-89) still not forgotten. The fall of the […]