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Iran to Spend $8 Billion on Russian Weapons and Warplanes
Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
The Russian-Iranian military alliance continues to grow following the release of billions of dollars to Tehran under the recently implemented nuclear agreement, according to announcements made by both countries.
U.S. Allies Now Fighting CIA-Backed Rebels
Posted on Monday, February 15, 2016
Iraqi militias who once fought ISIS with U.S. help are now working with Russian and Iranian forces to crush American-backed rebels in the strategic Syrian city of Aleppo, two defense officials have told The Daily Beast.
Russia proposes March 1 ceasefire in Syria; US wants it now
Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2016
Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, U.S. officials said Wednesday, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups.
UN condemns NKorea launch, pledges significant new sanctions
Posted on Monday, February 8, 2016
The U.N. Security Council condemned North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket that world leaders called a banned test of ballistic missile technology and another 'intolerable provocation.' The U.N.'s most powerful body pledged to quickly adopt a new…
Citi: World economy trapped in ‘death spiral’
Posted on Friday, February 5, 2016
The global economy seems trapped in a 'death spiral' that could lead to further weakness in oil prices, recession and a serious equity bear market, Citi strategists have warned.
Iran to strengthen missile program
Posted on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Iran will continue to develop its missile program and it should not be considered a threat to neighboring and friendly countries, the semi-official Fars news agency quoted the head of the army as saying on Thursday.
New Russian Beachhead in Syria
Posted on Thursday, February 4, 2016
U.S. intelligence agencies are closely watching what appears to be a buildup of Russian military forces in northeastern Syria, very close to the Turkish border.
US, 11 other countries sign free-trade deal in New Zealand
Posted on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Trade ministers from 12 Pacific Rim countries including the United States gathered Thursday in New Zealand for the ceremonial signing of a free-trade deal they say will significantly boost trade.
Russia open to ‘terrorists’ attending Syria peace talks
Posted on Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Russia said Tuesday it supports the inclusion of all opposition parties in Syrian peace talks, including representatives of two hard-line Islamic groups, as President Bashar Assad’s troops captured a village north of Syria’s largest city with the aid…
U.S. Spots Russian Commandos in Syria
Posted on Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Russian special operations troops are working covertly in Syria to support an array of Iranian-backed fighters, including members of the international terrorist group Hezbollah, U.S. defense officials and counterterror experts say.
