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» Russian aircraft in Syria appear defensive: Kerry - The Daily Star
22/09/15 17:14 from Google News
Russian aircraft in Syria appear defensive: Kerry The Daily Star Civil defence members and civilians stand near a crater caused by what activists said was an explosive container dropped by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-...

» Syria confirms receipt of Russian jets to target Isis - The Guardian
22/09/15 16:06 from Google News
The Guardian Syria confirms receipt of Russian jets to target Isis The Guardian Satellite view of a military base in the Syrian government-controlled city of Latakia. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images. Ian Black Middle East editor, and Alec L...

» There is nothing hopeful about Russia's military aid in Syria - Macleans.ca
22/09/15 16:04 from Google News
Macleans.ca There is nothing hopeful about Russia's military aid in Syria Macleans.ca In this Sunday, March 4, 2012 file photo, Syrians hold posters of Syrian President Bashar Assad, far left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, se...

» US changes tone on Russian base in Syria - Financial Times
22/09/15 15:56 from Google News
US changes tone on Russian base in Syria Financial Times The Obama administration has concluded that Russia's deployment of fighter jets and surface-to-air missiles inside Syria is designed to protect the air base that Moscow has est...

» US changes tone on Russian weapons in Syria - Financial Times
22/09/15 15:56 from Google News
US changes tone on Russian weapons in Syria Financial Times The Obama administration has concluded that Russia's deployment of fighter jets and surface-to-air missiles inside Syria is designed to protect the air base that Moscow has ...

» EU backs refugee-sharing plan, exposing east-west rift - Reuters Africa
22/09/15 15:28 from Google News
EU backs refugee-sharing plan, exposing east-west rift Reuters Africa BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union approved a plan on Tuesday to share out 120,000 refugees across its 28 states, overriding vehement opposition from four ex-comm...

» EU backs refugee-sharing plan, exposing east-west rift - Reuters
22/09/15 15:26 from Google News
Reuters EU backs refugee-sharing plan, exposing east-west rift Reuters BRUSSELS The European Union approved a plan on Tuesday to share out 120,000 refugees across its 28 states, overriding vehement opposition from four ex-communist easte...

» Europe takes on responsibility for refugees, to relocate 120000 - Hindustan Times
22/09/15 14:52 from Google News
Hindustan Times Europe takes on responsibility for refugees, to relocate 120000 Hindustan Times Volunteers help an Afghan woman after she arrived aboard a dinghy from Turkey, to the island of Lesbos, Greece. A girl, about five-years-old ...

» Russian jets in Syria appear to be to protect own base: Kerry - Zee News
22/09/15 14:45 from Google News
Russian jets in Syria appear to be to protect own base: Kerry Zee News Washington: Russia has increased its deployment of warplanes to Syria but so far they appear to be positioned to defend their own base rather than to mount an offensi...

» Kerry: Russian aircraft in Syria consistent with 'force protection' - euronews
22/09/15 14:39 from Google News
euronews Kerry: Russian aircraft in Syria consistent with 'force protection' euronews WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military has assessed that the type of Russian aircraft in Syria is consistent with protecting their own forces...

» Two new Syria sites could host Russian forces: experts - Yahoo News
22/09/15 14:36 from Google News
Yahoo News Two new Syria sites could host Russian forces: experts Yahoo News London (AFP) - Two new sites north of Syria's Latakia airport could be preparing to receive Russian forces, specialist defence publication IHS Jane's In...

» Europe's migrant crisis - The Economist (blog)
22/09/15 14:27 from Google News
Europe's migrant crisis The Economist (blog) EUROPEAN UNION ministers have forced through a plan to relocate asylum seekers across the bloc. The scheme, if it is ratified by EU leaders on Wednesday, will distribute 120,000 asylum see...

» European Union approves plan to relocate 120000 refugees across Europe - Fox News
22/09/15 14:27 from Google News
Fox News European Union approves plan to relocate 120000 refugees across Europe Fox News Sept. 22, 2015: Migrants pass time in Victoria square in Athens, Tuesday, where many stay temporarily before trying to continue their trip to more p...

» Croatia president blames Angela Merkel for refugee crisis - Telegraph.co.uk
22/09/15 14:25 from Google News
Telegraph.co.uk Croatia president blames Angela Merkel for refugee crisis Telegraph.co.uk Angela Merkel is responsible for the current refugee crisis in Europe, the president of Croatia has claimed. In unusually blunt and undiplomatic la...

» Diplomats warn of 'blood on the walls' after EU leaders stitch up deal to ... - Daily Mail
22/09/15 14:24 from Google News
Daily Mail Diplomats warn of 'blood on the walls' after EU leaders stitch up deal to ... Daily Mail EU leaders have tonight stitched up a deal to force countries to take in refugees against their will. Eastern European countries ...

» EU backs refugee-sharing plan in teeth of eastern opposition - Hindu Business Line
22/09/15 14:21 from Google News
Hindu Business Line EU backs refugee-sharing plan in teeth of eastern opposition Hindu Business Line Reuters French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve listens to his Spanish counterpart Jorge Fernandez Diaz (right) during an extraordina...

» EU ministers agree to relocate 120000 refugees - U.S. News & World Report
22/09/15 14:18 from Google News
U.S. News & World Report EU ministers agree to relocate 120000 refugees U.S. News & World Report German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere, right, talks with Luxembourg's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselborn, lef...

» European ministers agree to relocate 120000 refugees - U.S. News & World Report
22/09/15 14:18 from Google News
U.S. News & World Report European ministers agree to relocate 120000 refugees U.S. News & World Report German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere, right, talks with Luxembourg's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselbor...

» Kerry: Russian aircraft in Syria consistent with 'force protection' - Daily Mail
22/09/15 14:16 from Google News
Kerry: Russian aircraft in Syria consistent with 'force protection' Daily Mail WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has assessed that the type of Russian aircraft in Syria is consistent with protecting their own forc...

» Russia seen building up two more military facilities in Syria - Jane's - Stuff.co.nz
22/09/15 14:15 from Google News
Stuff.co.nz Russia seen building up two more military facilities in Syria - Jane's Stuff.co.nz An Airbus Defence and Space satellite image courtesy of Stratfor, a geopolitical intelligence and advisory firm in Austin, Texas, shows at...

» EU states agree relocation of 120000 refugees 'by large majority' - The News International
22/09/15 14:09 from Google News
The News International EU states agree relocation of 120000 refugees 'by large majority' The News International BRUSSELS: EU interior ministers on Tuesday approved by a "large majority" a plan to relocate 120,000 refuge...

» Europe's refugee crisis: 8 key numbers to know - CBC.ca
22/09/15 14:08 from Google News
CBC.ca Europe's refugee crisis: 8 key numbers to know CBC.ca Europe's refugee crisis has produced confusing big figures, as men, women and children who in many cases are fleeing war and poverty in their own countries. They contin...

» Migrant crisis: EU ministers approve disputed quota plan - BBC News
22/09/15 14:06 from Google News
BBC News Migrant crisis: EU ministers approve disputed quota plan BBC News EU interior ministers have approved a controversial plan to relocate 120,000 migrants across the continent over the next two years. It will see migrants moved fro...

» Arithmetic of Despair: Numbers From Europe's Migrant Crisis - New York Times
22/09/15 14:03 from Google News
Arithmetic of Despair: Numbers From Europe's Migrant Crisis New York Times BRUSSELS — Europe's migration crisis involves big figures, as men, women and children who in many cases are fleeing war and poverty in their own countries...

» Russia seen building up two more military facilities in Syria - Jane's - swissinfo.ch
22/09/15 14:00 from Google News
Russia seen building up two more military facilities in Syria - Jane's swissinfo.ch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Satellite photos taken in mid-September and obtained by IHS Jane's show Russian forces developing two additional military ...

» Turkey: The high price of Erdogan's power grab - Financial Times
22/09/15 13:58 from turkey and the kurds - Google News
Financial Times Turkey : The high price of Erdogan's power grab Financial Times The president's critics say he has launched a war of choice against the PKK, tearing up his own initiative to end Turkey's conflict with its Kurd...

» Russia appears to be building 2 more military bases in Syria -WSJ - Reuters
22/09/15 13:56 from Google News
Russia appears to be building 2 more military bases in Syria -WSJ Reuters WASHINGTON, Sept 22 New satellite photos appear to show Russian forces developing two additional military bases in Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesd...

» EU to Shelter 120000 Refugees as Vote Lays Bare Strains - Bloomberg
22/09/15 13:55 from Google News
Bloomberg EU to Shelter 120000 Refugees as Vote Lays Bare Strains Bloomberg European Union interior ministers agreed to shelter 120,000 refugees from Middle Eastern wars and civil strife, while continuing to feud over which countries wil...

» Russian aircraft in Syria consistent with 'force protection' – Kerry - euronews
22/09/15 13:53 from Google News
euronews Russian aircraft in Syria consistent with 'force protection' – Kerry euronews WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military has assessed that the type of Russian aircraft in Syria is consistent with “force protection,” U.S. S...

» Hungarian Police Arrest Syrian Who They Say Helped Lead Border Riot - Wall Street Journal
22/09/15 13:42 from Google News
Wall Street Journal Hungarian Police Arrest Syrian Who They Say Helped Lead Border Riot Wall Street Journal BUDAPEST—Hungarian police arrested a Syrian man for alleged illegal entry into the country while leading a mass riot at a border ...

» Kerry: US hopes Russia, Iran will be helpful in Syria - San Francisco Chronicle (subscription)
22/09/15 13:30 from Google News
Kerry: US hopes Russia, Iran will be helpful in Syria San Francisco Chronicle (subscription) WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says the Obama administration is hoping that Russia and Iran will play a positive role in Syria ...

» Bellingcat: новые фото подтверждают участие России в войне на Украине - BBC Russian
22/09/15 17:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. BBC Russian Bellingcat: новые фото подтверждают участие России в войне на Украине BBC Russian Занимающаяся расследованиями экспертно-журналистская группа Bellingcat обнародовала от...

» The Fool, Russia, and Ukraine - World Affairs (blog)
22/09/15 17:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. World Affairs (blog) The Fool, Russia , and Ukraine World Affairs (blog) With The Fool (Durak), 34-year-old Russian film director Yuri Bykov has officially become his country's Cassan...

» 'Putin's banker' fears for his life in France, as he sues Russia for billions
22/09/15 17:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russian news, all the latest and breaking Russia news. A Russian billionaire once known as "Putin's banker" fears for his life in France, his lawyers said on Tuesday, as they launched a £8 billion lawsuit ...

» ‘Kremlin’s banker’ sues Moscow for $12bn
22/09/15 17:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Sergei Pugachev case will further complicate Russian efforts to rebuild its investment image

» Former Putin Associate Files Arbitration Claim Against Russia - Wall Street Journal
22/09/15 17:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Wall Street Journal Former Putin Associate Files Arbitration Claim Against Russia Wall Street Journal A former banker and longtime associate of President Vladimir Putin has filed a $1...

» Russian Imports Plunge 39 Percent as Recession Takes Hold
22/09/15 17:07 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. The value of goods imported by Russia from outside the former Soviet Union tumbled 39 percent in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period in 2014, as a ...

» Киев планирует отсудить у России около $50 млрд ущерба за Крым и Донбасс - Коммерсантъ
22/09/15 17:07 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости Киев планирует отсудить у России около $50 млрд ущерба за Крым и Донбасс Коммерсантъ Глава МИД Украины Павел Климкин заявил, что Киев в международных судах потребует у ...

» Russian Brain Drain Threatens Russian Military-Industrial Complex
22/09/15 17:07 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble             Staunton, September 22 – Just as in the years following the Bolshevik revolution, the best min...

» One of Europe's Biggest Mosques to Open in Moscow
22/09/15 16:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. One of the biggest mosques in Russia will finally open in Moscow on Wednesday after a decade of construction work, with President Vladimir Putin and foreign dignitaries attend...

» Syria confirms receipt of Russian jets to target Isis
22/09/15 16:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Air force takes delivery of fighter planes and reconnaissance aircraft, and US officials say Moscow plans to send 2,000 personnel to airbase near Latakia Syria has confirmed for the ...

» Sheriff: Florida Deputy, Gunman Both Dead After Shootout Outside Lawyer's Office
22/09/15 16:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from ABC News: Top Stories. Sheriff: Florida deputy, gunman both dead after shootout outside lawyer's office

» What the EU has done to share the burden of migration crisis
22/09/15 16:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. To share some of the burden of Europe’s gravest migrant crisis since World War II, European Union ministers agreed Tuesday to resettle tens of thousands of the people who are arriving in other count...

» Iraqi kurds dealt setback by US court ruling on oil sale
22/09/15 16:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes News. A U.S. federal court has dealt a setback to efforts by Iraq's self-governing Kurds to sell Iraqi crude oil in the United States, further complicating the Kurdish drive for financial...

» U.S.-trained rebels in Syria hand over weapons to al Qaeda affiliate
22/09/15 16:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Security. U.S.-trained rebels in Syria have reportedly handed over their weapons to al Qaeda affiliates in Syria immediately after re-entering the country. Fighters with th...

» CIA details agency's new digital and cyber espionage focus - Network World
22/09/15 16:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. CIA details agency's new digital and cyber espionage focus Network World The CIA's Deputy Director David Cohen to a Cornell University audience last week that once the new Directorate of...

» Petraeus: Syria “Geopolitical Chernobyl” of Extremism
22/09/15 16:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense News - Home. Former CIA Director David Petraeus told lawmakers Syria has become a “geopolitical Chernobyl” of extremism and chaos   

» Report: Obama 'ISIS Czar' Stepping Down
22/09/15 16:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense News - Home. The Obama administration's point man for dealing with the Islamic State group plans to step down from his position, according to a new report.            ...

» Top general in Afghanistan pushes back on sexual abuse policy reports
22/09/15 16:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes News. The top U.S. general in Afghanistan pushed back against recent media reports that U.S. troops were told to ignore suspicions of sexual abuse committed against children by their Afgh...

» Kerry: Russian Jets In Syria Appear To Be There To Protect Own Base
22/09/15 16:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense News - Home.   W Washington, Sept 22, 2015 (AFP) - Russia has increased its deployment of warplanes to Syria but so far they appear to be positioned to defend their own base rather than to mount an...

» Petraeus: Fight Against Islamic State ‘Inadequate’
22/09/15 16:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. Retired Gen. and ex-CIA Director David Petraeus testified Tuesday that U.S. progress against the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIS) terrorist group has been “inadequate.” “It ha...

» US military proposes arming anti-ISIS Syrian rebels - CNN
22/09/15 16:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Cyber Warfare - Google News. CNN US military proposes arming anti-ISIS Syrian rebels CNN U.S. commanders now feel that supporting this coalition will be crucial to success in northern Syria, according to a...

» Kerry: US hopes Russia, Iran will be helpful in Syria
22/09/15 16:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Security. WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that the Obama administration hopes Russia and Iran will play a positive role in Syria and back a pol...

» David Petraeus Urges Stronger U.S. Military Effort in Syria
22/09/15 16:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces. In his first testimony since resigning as director of the C.I.A., Mr. Petraeus told Congress that the United States should act to stop the Syrian governm...

» F.B.I. Headquarters Replacement Is Mired in Money Issues
22/09/15 16:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation. While federal agencies disagree over how to pay for a new center, netting at the J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington is preventing concrete from falling onto pe...

» What the EU Has Done to Share the Burden of Migration Crisis
22/09/15 16:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from ABC News: Top Stories. Here's what EU countries have agreed to do to share the burden of the migration crisis

» Hastert Asks Court for Another Extension to File Motions
22/09/15 16:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from ABC News: Top Stories. Hastert asks US judge for another extension to file pretrial motions in hush-money case

» Supermoon Eclipse Will Be Last Until 2033
22/09/15 16:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from VOAvideo's YouTube Videos. From: VOAvideo Duration: 02:06 Get set for a spectacular celestial event: An eclipse of a supermoon will occur next week, and there won't be another one for 18 years. VOA’s R...

» Guatemala detains 3 judges, seizes former president’s farm
22/09/15 16:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. Guatemalan prosecutors have arrested three judges on suspicion of corruption and other crimes.

» Migrant: It's 'Germany Or Nothing' For Us
22/09/15 16:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News. A man who fled the war in Syria tells Sky News he would rather go back there than live elsewhere in Europe under a new EU pact.

» EU makes deal to share 120,000 refugees – video
22/09/15 16:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news + Video | The Guardian. Jean Asselborn, the Luxembourg minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs, and Dimitris Avramopulos, member of the EC in charge of Migration, give a news confereenc...

» Russian aircraft in Syria consistent with 'force protection', says John Kerry – video
22/09/15 16:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news + Video | The Guardian. Secretary of state John Kerry says the US military has assessed that the type of Russian aircraft in Syria is consistent with protecting their own forces, and calls on Ru...

» US changes tone on Russian base in Syria
22/09/15 16:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News. John Kerry says fighter jets and surface-to-air missiles are intended for “force protection”

» Police raid Berlin mosque as 'Isil' jihadists try to recruit refugees
22/09/15 16:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news. Several raids in German capital as officials fear Islamic terrorists are trying to recruit Syrian refugees flooding into the country.

» Migrants Find Disappointment, Frustration in Sweden
22/09/15 16:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from VOAvideo's YouTube Videos. From: VOAvideo Duration: 01:46 As EU ministers met in Brussels Tuesday to try to find a common approach to the migrant crisis, Sweden is urging other nations to absorb more o...

» EU votes to distribute 120000 asylum-seekers across Europe - Washington Post
22/09/15 16:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Times LIVE EU votes to distribute 120000 asylum-seekers across Europe Washington Post BRUSSELS — Amid profound disagreements about how to handle Europe's escalating refugee crisi...

» E.U. Agrees to Relocate 120,000 Migrants
22/09/15 16:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from TIME. (ZAGREB, Croatia) — European Union ministers agreed Tuesday to relocate 120,000 migrants in a move intended to ease the strain on nations like Greece and Italy which are on the frontline of the...

» 'This is revenge for the Yazidi girls': How three brave female fighters are killing 10 ISIS brutes a day on the frontline in Iraq
22/09/15 16:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News | Mail Online. The women left their lives in Turkey and smuggled themselves into Kurdistan, northern Iraq, to fight ISIS and stem tide of ethnic cleansing against the opressed Yazidi people killed in ...

» Thousands of refugees arrive in Croatia
22/09/15 16:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from itnnews's YouTube Videos. From: itnnews Duration: 01:19 Around 2,400 migrants arrived from Serbia into Croatia on Tuesday where transit camps are almost full to capacity. Report by Lindsay Brown.

» Hundreds of migrants and refugees head to border of Austria by foot
22/09/15 16:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from itnnews's YouTube Videos. From: itnnews Duration: 01:19 Hundreds of migrants and refugees leave a train in Hegyeshalom in Hungary and head by foot to Austria. . Report by Lindsay Brown.

» David Petraeus apologizes to Congress, advises on ISIS strategy
22/09/15 16:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Home - CBSNews.com. Former CIA Director ret. Gen. David Petraeus testified before Congress on Middle East policy

» US General: No Policy to Ignore Sexual Abuse of Afghan Boys
22/09/15 16:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from ABC News: Top Stories. US general denies any US military policy to ignore sexual abuse of boys by Afghan forces

» Rare Supermoon Eclipse Will Be Last Until 2033
22/09/15 16:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. In the wake of the pope’s visit to the United States, a rare – and unrelated celestial event – will happen in the heavens. You’ll see it either Sunday or Monday, depending where you live....

» Germany Could End Up With Europe's Largest Muslim Minority
22/09/15 16:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. When the flood of Middle Eastern refugees arriving in Europe finally ebbs and asylum-seekers settle down in their new homes, Germany could unexpectedly find itself housing the continent's...

» Turkey Alarmed Over Russian Military Buildup in Syria
22/09/15 16:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. On the eve of a visit Wednesday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Moscow, Turkey has dubbed Russia’s rapid military buildup in Syria as “very dangerous." The condemnation came ...

» Ex-CIA Director Apologizes for Giving Classified Info to Mistress
22/09/15 16:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus apologized to Congress on Tuesday for sharing classified information with his biographer and mistress, Paula Broadwell. It was his first public testimony ...

» Two new Syria sites could host Russian forces: experts
22/09/15 16:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . London (AFP) - Two new sites north of Syria's Latakia airport could be preparing to receive Russian forces, specialist defence publication IHS Jane's Intelligence Review said on Tuesday citing satellite image...

» Russia appears to be building 2 more military bases in Syria -WSJ
22/09/15 15:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Gulf Arabs Troubled by Russia’s Role in Syria
22/09/15 15:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. DUBAI— Russia's military intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad has dismayed Gulf Arab enemies of the Syrian leader who say it will prolong the war and keep Syria firm...

» Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster | Top News
22/09/15 14:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . By William Maclean DUBAI (Reuters) - Russia's military intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad has dismayed Gulf Arab enemies of the Syrian leader who say it will prolong the war and keep Syria f...

» EU backs refugee-sharing plan in teeth of eastern opposition
22/09/15 14:48 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . BRUSSELS The European Union approved a plan on Tuesday to share out 120,000 refugees across its 28 states, overriding vehement opposition from four ex-communist eastern nations. Diplomats said interior minist...

» Russian jets in Syria mean no-fly zone is 'out of the question', warn experts
22/09/15 14:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news. Vladimir Putin is carrying out Russia's biggest military intervention outside the old Soviet Union for almost 30 years

» Ex-CIA chief Petraeus calls for more US action in Syria | WORLD
22/09/15 14:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . WASHINGTON: Former CIA chief and retired general David Petraeus on Tuesday said America should take a more active role in the Syrian crisis, including implementing no-fly zones to prevent regime planes droppi...

» Petraeus: ISIS war progress 'inadequate'
22/09/15 14:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Former CIA Director and retired four-star Army Gen. David Petraeus on Tuesday described progress in the war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as "inadequate."   "An impressive coalition ...

» Petraeus Apologizes for Scandal Before Senate Committee - YouTube
22/09/15 14:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Published on Sep 22, 2015 In his first appearance before Congress since his resignation in 2012, former CIA Director Gen. David H. Petraeus apologized Tuesday morning for the extramarital affair and ensuing s...

» David Petraeus apologizes on the Hill for security breach
22/09/15 13:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . AP Photo By Austin Wright Updated Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus’s return to the public spotlight Tuesday began with an apology on Capitol Hill for the mistakes that led to his resignation as CIA dire...

» David Petraeus - Google Search
22/09/15 13:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . David Petraeus Urges Stronger US Military Effort in Syria New York Times - 1 hour ago WASHINGTON — David H. Petraeus , in his first testimony since resigning as director of the C.I.A., told Congress on ...

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Russia’s declared purpose is to help Bashar al-Assad’s regime to fight the terrorists of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil). But neither Isil nor any other rebel group in Syria possesses air power. The SU-27 jets and the SA-22 missiles have no military use against Isil.

Instead, their arrival is designed to send a pointed signal to the West, according to Jonathan Eyal, the director of international security studies at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). “What the Russians are putting in now indicates an intent to be there for a long period,” he said.

The deployment of the SU-27s was the “key” to gauging Mr Putin intentions, added Mr Eyal. Their presence makes it impossible for the West to impose a “no-fly zone” over Syria, at least without Russia’s consent.

A Russian SU-27 Flanker  Photo: RAF

“If you are talking about a no-fly zone over the whole of Syria, that’s probably out of the question now,” said Mr Eyal. “The effect of this is to make sure that Russia is locked in to any kind of deal that is going to take place there.”

The arrival of Russian firepower in support of Assad’s regime has already compelled America to deal directly with the Kremlin over Syria. Ashton Carter, the US defence secretary, has spoken to his Russian counterpart about the situation in Syria. President Barack Obama, meanwhile, is expected to meet Mr Putin at the United Nations General Assembly in New York later this month.

More evidence of the Kremlin's military build-up emerged on Tuesday when IHS Jane's, a defence consultancy, said that two more bases were being prepared to "receive Russian forces". Satellite pictures showed that construction work was underway at Istamo weapons storage complex and Al-Sanobar military base, both located north of the airport in Latakia where the Russian warplanes are located. "These new discoveries highlight how the rapid build-up of Russia’s expeditionary force in Syria is continuing apace, giving it a significant capability to target rebels opposed to the Syrian government and to secure the Latakia homeland of President Bashar al-Assad," said IHS Janes's.

Michael Fallon, the Defence Secretary, said the Kremlin’s decision to intervene risked deepening Syria's crisis. “The Russian action in the last few weeks, putting ships and aircraft into the region, further complicates an immensely complicated situation,” he said.

The Russian military hardware deployed to Syria includes MI-24 gunships, pictured  Photo: Getty / RIA Novosti

Mr Fallon added: "Thousands of people have already been killed, millions are being displaced. You have a regime that is barrel-bombing its own citizens and you have Isil with its own brand of barbarity. So it is urgent that we find a way through to bring peace to that particular country. The Russian intervention certainly makes the situation even more complicated."

Following the election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader, Mr Fallon indicated the Government would need the support of rebel Labour MPs to win any Commons vote on extending RAF air strikes against Isil into neighbouring Syria.

"The Prime Minister has made it very clear that to extend our operations into Syria we need the support of Parliament and we will not go and ask for that support until we are sure of getting it. We will have to make the argument on both sides of the House," he said.

Mr Fallon added that Russia’s ambitions had made the world a more dangerous place than it was five years ago. “We’ve seen a revanchist Russia reheating the Cold War, menacing its neighbours and increasingly using hybrid warfare to pursue its goals,” he said.

• David Petraeus apologizes on the Hill for security breach

Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 at 1:38 PM

"Committee Chairman John McCain has long heralded the 2007 troop surge in Iraq that Petraeus oversaw as top commander there as a turning point in the war.

The Arizona Republican also sent a letter last year to the Justice Department calling for its two-year investigation of Petraeus to be "brought to resolution" in a "fair and timely manner."

"At this critical moment in our nation's security," McCain wrote, "Congress and the American people cannot afford to have this voice silenced or curtailed by the shadow of a long-running, unresolved investigation marked by leaks from anonymous sources."

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» Yemen president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi returns to Aden after six-month exile
22/09/15 12:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» 'Putin's banker' files $12bn compensation claim against Russia
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» Russia appears to be building two more military bases in Syria: WSJ
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mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New satellite photos appear to show Russian forces developing two additional military bases in Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

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» US military in Afghanistan told troops to 'ignore child abuse by Afghan soldiers'
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» German intelligence chief warns radical Islamists may try to recruit young refugees arriving in the country
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» NATO Chief Offers Ukraine Support But No Arms
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» Airport officials: Exiled Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi arrives in Yemen’s Aden
22/09/15 11:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» UN starts latest effort to bring Syria parties toward talks
22/09/15 11:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Iran flexes military muscles in parade of hardware and soldiers
22/09/15 11:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster

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» Pakistan To Share Evidence Air Base Attack Came From Afghanistan
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» Putin: Economy 'Difficult But Not Critical'
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» Russian military buildup in Syria adds further complexity, says Fallon
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» As hostility flares, Hungary’s Muslim community mobilizes to aid refugees
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» French police use teargas on refugees in Calais – video
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» Gunmen abduct three foreign tourists from southern Philippines resort
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» German police raid suspected Islamists in Berlin
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22/09/15 09:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» China says investigating U.S. woman suspected of spying
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22/09/15 09:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Afghan Taliban seize Humvees for sneak attacks and propaganda
22/09/15 09:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» China's president to meet tech titans, visit Boeing in start to U.S. visit
22/09/15 09:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» In symbolic visit, NATO offers Ukraine support but no arms
22/09/15 09:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Two pro-Kurdish ministers quit Turkish interim government
22/09/15 09:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Yemen's Hadi in Aden after nearly six months in exile: airport sources
22/09/15 09:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. ADEN (Reuters) - Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi landed in Aden on Tuesday, airport sources said, the first time he had been in the southern port city since he left for Saudi A...

» A man who used to be 'the Kremlin's banker' is suing Russia for $10 billion - Business Insider
22/09/15 09:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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22/09/15 09:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» After Mistreatment in Hungary, Austria Welcomes Migrants
22/09/15 09:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Russia eyes nuke deal - Citizen
22/09/15 09:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Citizen Russia eyes nuke deal Citizen The SA government has already concluded a framework agreement with Russia as a precursor to the actual procurement process. The Russians are wide...

» Syrian Civilians Remain The Biggest...
22/09/15 09:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Russian military support to Syria: A...
22/09/15 09:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from russians in syria - Google News. Russian military support to Syria : A second Afghanistan? APA  - ‎5 minutes ago‎ Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said information abo...

» Tycoon Banker Pugachev Files $10 Billion Claim Against Russia
22/09/15 08:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Sergei Pugachev, a tycoon once dubbed "Putin's banker," is demanding over $10 billion in compensation from Russia for carving up his multi-billion dollar business after h...

» Afghan Child Rape Report Prompts Outrage But No Action
22/09/15 08:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Reports that U.S. military officers are being disciplined for trying to stop the rape of boys by Afghan defense forces brought condemnation but no pledge of change from t...

» Бизнесмен Сергей Пугачев потребовал у России $10 млрд в Гааге - BBC Russian
22/09/15 08:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. BBC Russian Бизнесмен Сергей Пугачев потребовал у России $10 млрд в Гааге BBC Russian Основатель обанкротившегося Межпромбанка, бывший сенатор от Тувы Сергей Пугачев подал к России...

» This is what Russia is doing in Syria - NEWS.com.au
22/09/15 08:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. NEWS.com.au This is what Russia is doing in Syria NEWS.com.au A second official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the figure and added there were also about 20 Russi...

» HRW: Egypt Razed 3,000 Buildings in Sinai Campaign
22/09/15 08:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Egypt demolished more than 3,000 buildings in the Sinai Peninsula during the past two years in what was likely a disproportionate campaign to eliminate smuggling tunnels and create a buff...

» Five cool weapons showing why the world can't ignore Russia (PHOTOS) - RT
22/09/15 08:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. RT Five cool weapons showing why the world can't ignore Russia (PHOTOS) RT The Armata platform is the first completely new armor that has been developed by post-Soviet Russia . It is ...

» Rohani Says Iranian Military Ready To Fight IS
22/09/15 08:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Iranian President Hassan Rohani says his country's military is the most reliable force to take on "terrorists in the region."

» Russia Deploys 28 Fighter And Bomber Aircraft In Syria, US Officials Say, Amid ... - International Business Times
22/09/15 08:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. International Business Times Russia Deploys 28 Fighter And Bomber Aircraft In Syria, US Officials Say, Amid ... International Business Times Russia deployed 29 combat aircraft at a ba...

» E.U. Ministers to Meet on Plan to Distribute Refugees
22/09/15 08:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Europe. Gathering for their second such session in eight days, the ministers were haggling over a proposal to resettle an additional 120,000 people across the European Union.

» European Ministers Meet to Discuss Migrant Plan
22/09/15 08:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. European Union interior ministers are meeting Tuesday to discuss the controversial quota plan to distribute more than 100,000 migrants among the nations. The meeting comes after the Europ...

» Russian Senator Introduces Bill Criminalizing Pro-Stalin Propoganda
22/09/15 08:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. A high-ranking Russian senator has sought to combat the increasing promotion of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin in the country by introducing a bill that would criminalize attemp...

» Insurgents Kill 10 Afghan Soldiers In 'Insider Attack'
22/09/15 08:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Afghan officials say at least 10 Afghan Army troops have been killed in what they described as an "insider attack" in the country's north.

» Russia Deploys 28 Fighter Jets In Syria, US Officials Say; Iran Pledges ... - International Business Times
22/09/15 08:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. International Business Times Russia Deploys 28 Fighter Jets In Syria, US Officials Say; Iran Pledges ... International Business Times Russia deployed 29 combat aircraft at a base in S...

» В МИД России обеспокоены планами США разместить атомные бомбы в Германии - Коммерсантъ
22/09/15 08:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Коммерсантъ В МИД России обеспокоены планами США разместить атомные бомбы в Германии Коммерсантъ Официальный представитель МИД России Мария Захарова сообщила, что планы США модерни...

» Tycoon Pugachev files $12 billion claim against Russia - Reuters
22/09/15 08:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Reuters Tycoon Pugachev files $12 billion claim against Russia Reuters Pugachev's notice of arbitration was delivered to Putin and Russia's ministers of economy, finance, justice and ...

» OECD to Europe: Develop Short-, Long-term Migrant Policies
22/09/15 08:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Europe must urgently produce a coordinated response to the mass exodus of refugees from Syria and Iraq, and whatever measures are agreed will need to be extended and beefed up as part of ...

» EU Interior Ministers To Discuss Migrant Crisis
22/09/15 08:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. European Union interior ministers are meeting on September 22 to discuss how to disperse some 120,000 migrants among EU member states.

» Russia's foreign legion: Hundreds of fighters join pro-Russian rebels in ... - ABC Online
21/09/15 20:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. ABC Online Russia's foreign legion: Hundreds of fighters join pro- Russian rebels in ... ABC Online "NATO continues to encircle Russia from all sides. The Cold War is not really ...

» Crisis in Emerging Markets: Is Russia Better Off Than Brazil?
21/09/15 20:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Home - Institute of Modern Russia. The BRIC nations have lost some of their luster recently, due to the crash in commodity prices and chronic low demand in the West. How does the economic situation in Russ...

» The invention of Russia - The Economist (blog)
21/09/15 20:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. The Economist (blog) The invention of Russia The Economist (blog) The invention of Russia . TV, the nuclear button. Sep 21st 2015, 17:10 by Economist.com. Timekeeper. Add this article...

» Defense Department under fire for handling of child abuse claims in Afghanistan - Fox News
21/09/15 20:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Fox News Defense Department under fire for handling of child abuse claims in Afghanistan Fox News The Defense Department is facing mounting criticism for its handling of child abuse al...

» Pope Francis to Find a Church in Upheaval - New York Times
21/09/15 20:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. New York Times Pope Francis to Find a Church in Upheaval New York Times MERCED, Calif. — More than 5,000 parishioners packed the pews, the choir loft and the vestibule on a recent week...

» France Opens Trade Office in Iran
21/09/15 20:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. The opening leads the charge of European countries angling for a share of the Iranian market since the July nuclear agreement.

» Finland: Nobel Committee Criticizes Disclosure on Obama’s 2009 Peace Prize
21/09/15 20:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. The Nobel Peace Prize committee has accused its former secretary of breaching its trust by revealing details about its proceedings in a book published last week.

» Michael J. Anderson Named Special Agent in Charge of Chicago Division
21/09/15 20:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Current. — Washington, D.C.

» Romanian Government To Overhaul Defense Industry, Buy New Weapons
21/09/15 20:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense News - Home. WARSAW — Romania’s government is planning to use a national emergency procedure to allocate extra funds from the state budget to the country’s defense industry, and support the product...

» Houston businesswoman detained in China for allegedly spying - Chron.com
21/09/15 20:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Cyber Warfare - Google News. Chron.com Houston businesswoman detained in China for allegedly spying Chron.com Chinese authorities have detained a Houston businesswoman for six months while investigating he...

» For China, a Pyrrhic Victory in PCs - Bloomberg View
21/09/15 20:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Cyber Warfare - Google News. Bloomberg View For China , a Pyrrhic Victory in PCs Bloomberg View When Xi Jinping walks into Microsoft headquarters on Wednesday for a global technology forum, he should have ...

» Former VP Dick Cheney Disparages Obama’s Iran Deal
21/09/15 20:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. Former Vice President Dick Cheney berated the Obama administration’s Administration’s nuclear arrangement with Iran Monday evening when he appeared on Fox News with Neil Cavuto. “Th...

» Norway, Australia Team To Upgrade Missile for F-35
21/09/15 20:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense News - Home. Norway and Australia have minted a deal to develop a new seeker capability for the Joint Strike Missile, a core weapon planned for integration onto Norway's F-35.       ...

» Tatars Block Land Route Into Crimea From Ukraine
21/09/15 18:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Europe. A Tatar leader said no trucks had been allowed in since Sunday, and Germany warned Ukraine and Russia to avert elections planned by separatists.

» Further Russian Air Force Reinforcements Arrive in Syria: Su-25 ‘Frogfoots’ Join the Fray
21/09/15 18:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Interpreter. This is a cross-post from Oryx Blog After the sighting of Su-30MS’ and Su-24M2s over Syrian airspace just days ago, new satellite imagery acquired by Stratfor and AllSource Analysis,...

» Meet the Last Jews of Cairo
21/09/15 18:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from TIME. CAIRO—The last Jews of Cairo sit on wooden pews. Under the domed ceiling of the Shaar Hashamayim synagogue in downtown Cairo, the seven mostly elderly women gather on Sept. 13 for Rosh Hashanah...

» See the Change in Catholic Population Around the World
21/09/15 18:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from TIME. Over the past 115 years, the global Catholic population has more than quadrupled, from 266 million in 1900 to 1.2 billion in 2015, according to the World Christian Database . This growth mirrors the ...

» US soldiers say they’re ordered to ignore Afghan soldiers who sexually abuse young boys
21/09/15 17:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from - World RSS Feed. The last time Lance Corporal Gregory Buckley Jr spoke to his father, the Marine told him in 2012 that he could hear Afghan police sexually abusing children.

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» Kerry: US hopes Russia, Iran will be helpful in Syria - San Francisco Chronicle (subscription)
22/09/15 13:30 from Google News
Kerry: US hopes Russia, Iran will be helpful in Syria San Francisco Chronicle (subscription) WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says the Obama administration is hoping that Russia and Iran will play a positive role in Syria ...

» Russian jets in Syria mean no-fly zone is 'out of the question', warn experts - Telegraph.co.uk
22/09/15 13:18 from Google News
Telegraph.co.uk Russian jets in Syria mean no-fly zone is 'out of the question', warn experts Telegraph.co.uk Russia's deployment of jet fighters in Syria has effectively destroyed the West's option of imposing a “no-fly ...

» EU ministers agree to relocate 120000 migrants - OregonLive.com
22/09/15 13:07 from Google News
OregonLive.com EU ministers agree to relocate 120000 migrants OregonLive.com ZAGREB, Croatia — European Union ministers agreed Tuesday to relocate 120,000 migrants in a move intended to ease the strain on nations like Greece and Italy wh...

» Two Kurdish ministers quit Turkey govt over 'logic of war' - Yahoo News
22/09/15 13:04 from turkey and the kurds - Google News
Yahoo News Two Kurdish ministers quit Turkey govt over 'logic of war' Yahoo News Ankara (AFP) - Two Kurdish ministers accused Turkey's government of promoting a "logic of war" as they quit the cabinet on Tuesday, tw...

» Croatia says eases cargo traffic blockade on Serbia border - Channel News Asia
22/09/15 12:55 from Google News
Croatia says eases cargo traffic blockade on Serbia border Channel News Asia ZAGREB: Croatia has decided to lift a blockade on cargo traffic entering from Serbia, but only for trucks carrying perishable goods, state radio reported on Tue...

» EU backs refugee-sharing plan in teeth of eastern opposition - Reuters
22/09/15 12:49 from Google News
Reuters EU backs refugee-sharing plan in teeth of eastern opposition Reuters BRUSSELS The European Union approved a plan on Tuesday to share out 120,000 refugees across its 28 states, overriding vehement opposition from four ex-communist...

» UN ambassador on growing Russian involvement in Syria - CBS News
22/09/15 12:41 from Google News
UN ambassador on growing Russian involvement in Syria CBS News As concerns grow over Russia's military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and their fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), U.S....

» EU ministers approve plan to relocate 120000 migrants - The Indian Express
22/09/15 12:33 from Google News
The Indian Express EU ministers approve plan to relocate 120000 migrants The Indian Express Some countries were opposed, the Twitter post from the Luxembourg mission to the European Union indicated. Google +. Comments. By: AP | Published...

» EU approve plan to relocate 120000 refugees across Europe - TVNZ
22/09/15 12:14 from Google News
EU approve plan to relocate 120000 refugees across Europe TVNZ EU interior ministers have approved by a "large majority" a plan to relocate 120,000 refugees around the bloc, but only after overriding fierce opposition from cent...

» Kurdish ministers quit Turkey govt in protest over conflict - Al-Arabiya
22/09/15 11:53 from turkey and the kurds - Google News
Al-Arabiya Kurdish ministers quit Turkey govt in protest over conflict Al-Arabiya Turkey's Minister for EU Affairs Ali Haydar Konca (L) and Development Minister Muslum Dogan hold a press conference at the headquarters of the Peoples&...

» UPDATE 1-EU interior ministers agree on migrant relocation plan - Reuters
22/09/15 11:38 from Google News
UPDATE 1-EU interior ministers agree on migrant relocation plan Reuters (Adds Luxembourg government tweet, details). BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - EU interior ministers voted to launch a scheme to redistribute 120,000 asylum-seekers arou...

» Gulf Arabs Against Russia Role in Syria, Determined to Ouster Assad - The Moscow Times (registration)
22/09/15 10:34 from Google News
The Moscow Times (registration) Gulf Arabs Against Russia Role in Syria, Determined to Ouster Assad The Moscow Times (registration) Bassam Khabieh / ReutersChildren inspect rubble as smoke rises behind them during clashes between forces ...

» As Turkish election looms, Erdogan presses pro-Kurdish opposition - Business Insider
22/09/15 10:17 from turkey and the kurds - Google News
Business Insider As Turkish election looms, Erdogan presses pro- Kurdish opposition Business Insider ANKARA (Reuters) - At an "anti-terrorism rally" this weekend, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan looked out over a sea of red na...

» Britain Not in Military Discussions With Russia Over Syria Says UK's Fallon - The Moscow Times (registration)
22/09/15 10:15 from Google News
The Moscow Times (registration) Britain Not in Military Discussions With Russia Over Syria Says UK's Fallon The Moscow Times (registration) Neil Hall / ReutersBritain's Secretary of Defence Michael Fallon dspeaks with a member of...

» Refugee crisis: EU ministers to discuss binding quotas - as it happened - The Guardian
22/09/15 10:10 from Google News
The Guardian Refugee crisis: EU ministers to discuss binding quotas - as it happened The Guardian Scuffles break out between police and refugees near the Croatian border as the country struggles to cope with increasing numbers of people....

» We must compromise with evil in Syria - gulfnews.com
22/09/15 10:07 from Google News
gulfnews.com We must compromise with evil in Syria gulfnews.com A while back, I had a discussion with a prominent member of the Syrian opposition. Perhaps, I suggested tentatively, the rise of Islamist forces in Syria meant that the regi...

» Croatia PM urges Serbia to redirect migrants to ease burden - Manila Bulletin
22/09/15 09:52 from Google News
Manila Bulletin Croatia PM urges Serbia to redirect migrants to ease burden Manila Bulletin Migrants board through a window a train heading to Zagreb at a railway station, near the official border crossing between Croatia and Serbia, nea...

» EU talks about migrant crisis; tensions rise in SE Europe - STLtoday.com
22/09/15 09:50 from Google News
STLtoday.com EU talks about migrant crisis; tensions rise in SE Europe STLtoday.com ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — While migrants scuffled with police at a transit camp in Croatia, nations in southeast Europe scolded and threatened each other Tu...

» Moscow delivers warplanes to Syria in latest boost to regime - Zee News
22/09/15 09:49 from Google News
Zee News Moscow delivers warplanes to Syria in latest boost to regime Zee News Damascus: Russia has delivered new arms including warplanes to Syria as the regime increases attacks on jihadists, officials said Tuesday, in a sign that Mosc...

» The Latest: Migrants in Athens plead for shelter from rain - STLtoday.com
22/09/15 09:48 from Google News
STLtoday.com The Latest: Migrants in Athens plead for shelter from rain STLtoday.com BRUSSELS (AP) — The latest developments as European governments struggle to cope with the huge number of people moving across Europe. All times local: _...

» Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster - swissinfo.ch
22/09/15 09:47 from Google News
Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster swissinfo.ch DUBAI (Reuters) - Russia's military intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad has dismayed Gulf Arab enemies of the Syrian leader who sa...

» Russia Flies Military Aid to Syria as UN-led Talks Continue - Bloomberg
22/09/15 09:39 from Google News
Russia Flies Military Aid to Syria as UN-led Talks Continue Bloomberg Russia has flown military jets and artillery to Syria, according to a U.S. official, raising concerns among Syrian opposition groups that the move would derail United ...

» Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster - Reuters Canada
22/09/15 09:35 from Google News
Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster Reuters Canada DUBAI (Reuters) - Russia's military intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad has dismayed Gulf Arab enemies of the Syrian leader who ...

» The renewed Turkey-PKK conflict has shattered the illusion that Kurds can ... - EUROPP - European Politics and Policy (blog)
22/09/15 09:30 from turkey and the kurds - Google News
The renewed Turkey -PKK conflict has shattered the illusion that Kurds can ... EUROPP - European Politics and Policy (blog) The renewed clashes between Turkish authorities and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) that have taken place ...

» Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes - The Sun Daily
22/09/15 09:03 from Google News
The Sun Daily Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes The Sun Daily Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shake hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Mosco...

» UN ambassador on growing Russian involvement in Syria - CBS News
22/09/15 12:41 from Google News
UN ambassador on growing Russian involvement in Syria CBS News As concerns grow over Russia's military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and their fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), U.S....

» Gulf Arabs Against Russia Role in Syria, Determined to Ouster Assad - The Moscow Times (registration)
22/09/15 10:34 from Google News
The Moscow Times (registration) Gulf Arabs Against Russia Role in Syria, Determined to Ouster Assad The Moscow Times (registration) Bassam Khabieh / ReutersChildren inspect rubble as smoke rises behind them during clashes between forces ...

» As Turkish election looms, Erdogan presses pro-Kurdish opposition - Business Insider
22/09/15 10:17 from turkey and the kurds - Google News
Business Insider As Turkish election looms, Erdogan presses pro- Kurdish opposition Business Insider ANKARA (Reuters) - At an "anti-terrorism rally" this weekend, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan looked out over a sea of red na...

» We must compromise with evil in Syria - gulfnews.com
22/09/15 10:07 from Google News
gulfnews.com We must compromise with evil in Syria gulfnews.com A while back, I had a discussion with a prominent member of the Syrian opposition. Perhaps, I suggested tentatively, the rise of Islamist forces in Syria meant that the regi...

» Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster - swissinfo.ch
22/09/15 09:47 from Google News
Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster swissinfo.ch DUBAI (Reuters) - Russia's military intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad has dismayed Gulf Arab enemies of the Syrian leader who sa...

» Russia Flies Military Aid to Syria as UN-led Talks Continue - Bloomberg
22/09/15 09:39 from Google News
Russia Flies Military Aid to Syria as UN-led Talks Continue Bloomberg Russia has flown military jets and artillery to Syria, according to a U.S. official, raising concerns among Syrian opposition groups that the move would derail United ...

» Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster - Reuters Canada
22/09/15 09:35 from Google News
Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster Reuters Canada DUBAI (Reuters) - Russia's military intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad has dismayed Gulf Arab enemies of the Syrian leader who ...

» The renewed Turkey-PKK conflict has shattered the illusion that Kurds can ... - EUROPP - European Politics and Policy (blog)
22/09/15 09:30 from turkey and the kurds - Google News
The renewed Turkey -PKK conflict has shattered the illusion that Kurds can ... EUROPP - European Politics and Policy (blog) The renewed clashes between Turkish authorities and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) that have taken place ...

» Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes - The Sun Daily
22/09/15 09:03 from Google News
The Sun Daily Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes The Sun Daily Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shake hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Mosco...

» Russia is complicating Syrian conflict with its military intervention, says ... - Telegraph.co.uk
22/09/15 08:59 from Google News
Telegraph.co.uk Russia is complicating Syrian conflict with its military intervention, says ... Telegraph.co.uk Russia is complicating the Syrian conflict with its intervention there and “reheating the Cold War” with its “menacing” actio...

» Moscow Delivers Warplanes to Syria in Latest Boost to Regime - NDTV
22/09/15 08:41 from Google News
NDTV Moscow Delivers Warplanes to Syria in Latest Boost to Regime NDTV Damascus: Russia has delivered new arms including warplanes to Syria as the regime increases attacks on jihadists, officials said Tuesday, in a sign that Moscow's...

» Russia's Putin says economic situation "difficult but not critical" - AsiaOne
22/09/15 08:03 from Google News
AsiaOne Russia's Putin says economic situation "difficult but not critical" AsiaOne This picture taken on July 3, 2014 shows Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking during a Security Council meeting at the Kremlin in Mosc...

» As long as Assad's barrel bomb blitz continues, Syrians will flee in droves - Telegraph.co.uk
22/09/15 08:01 from Google News
Telegraph.co.uk As long as Assad's barrel bomb blitz continues, Syrians will flee in droves Telegraph.co.uk Yet another viral video of the Syrian people's suffering emerged recently. A father was carrying his child close to his c...

» These 5 Facts Explain Bashar Assad's Hold in Syria - TIME
22/09/15 07:54 from Google News
TIME These 5 Facts Explain Bashar Assad's Hold in Syria TIME More than 4 million Syrians have been displaced by civil war—but Bashar al-Assad isn't one of them. These five facts explain why Syria's embattled president will re...

» Syrian regime air strikes kill 38 IS fighters: Monitor - The Sun Daily
22/09/15 07:51 from Google News
Syrian regime air strikes kill 38 IS fighters: Monitor The Sun Daily BEIRUT: At least 38 Islamic State group fighters were killed in air strikes by the Damascus regime against three jihadist-held towns in central Syria, a monitoring grou...

» Army source: Syria received new Russian jets - Al-Arabiya
22/09/15 07:50 from Google News
Al-Arabiya Army source: Syria received new Russian jets Al-Arabiya According to the officials, Russia has sent 12 SU-24 attack aircraft, 12 SU-25 ground attack aircraft (seen in picture) and four Flanker fighter jets. (File photo: Reuter...

» UN ambassador on how Russian forces in Syria affect fight against ISIS - CBS News
22/09/15 07:36 from Google News
CBS News UN ambassador on how Russian forces in Syria affect fight against ISIS CBS News September 22, 2015, 7:11 AM |There are new concerns over Russia's growing involvement in the Syrian conflict, with reports of Russia and Iran co...

» Michael Fallon: Russian military efforts in Syria complicate difficult situation - Belfast Telegraph
22/09/15 07:34 from Google News
Belfast Telegraph Michael Fallon: Russian military efforts in Syria complicate difficult situation Belfast Telegraph Russia's military build-up in Syria is further complicating efforts to resolve the country's bitter civil war, D...

» Russian build-up in Syria puts Israel on the back foot - Asia Times
22/09/15 07:27 from Google News
Asia Times Russian build-up in Syria puts Israel on the back foot Asia Times There is a saying, 'misfortunes never come singly'. That must have been the thought on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netayahu's mind as he headed ...

» Syrian regime kills 38 Islamic State fighters in airstrikes: monitor - The Indian Express
22/09/15 07:19 from Google News
The Indian Express Syrian regime kills 38 Islamic State fighters in airstrikes: monitor The Indian Express Monday's strikes hit Palmyra and two other towns in Homs province, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights director Rami Abdel Rah...

» Russian embassy 'shelled' amid Syria build-up fears - The Indian Express
22/09/15 07:06 from Google News
The Indian Express Russian embassy 'shelled' amid Syria build-up fears The Indian Express "We await a clear standpoint on this terrorist act from all members of the international community, including regional actors," R...

» Damascus receives new warplanes from Moscow - gulfnews.com
22/09/15 06:23 from Google News
Damascus receives new warplanes from Moscow gulfnews.com Moscow, Occupied Jerusalem: Damascus has received new warplanes and reconnaissance aircraft from Moscow to fight against Daesh, a Syrian military source said on Tuesday. “Our air f...

» Damascus received new warplanes from Moscow: army source - The Daily Star
22/09/15 06:05 from Google News
The Daily Star Damascus received new warplanes from Moscow: army source The Daily Star An Airbus Defence and Space satellite image courtesy of Stratfor, a geopolitical intelligence and advisory firm in Austin, Texas, shows a Russian AN-1...

» Syrian Air Strikes in Palmyra Kill at Least 38 ISIS Fighters - Haaretz
22/09/15 05:51 from Google News
Haaretz Syrian Air Strikes in Palmyra Kill at Least 38 ISIS Fighters Haaretz DPA - At least 38 Islamic State fighters were killed over the last 24 hours as Syrian jets continued to pound the extremist group's strongholds in the ancie...

» Russian embassy 'shelled' amid Syria build-up fears - Daily News & Analysis
22/09/15 05:43 from Google News
Daily News & Analysis Russian embassy 'shelled' amid Syria build-up fears Daily News & Analysis The US says Russia -- one of the few remaining allies of Assad -- is deploying personnel and military hardware to Syria, sparking fea...