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Syrian govt chopper ‘downed’ by militants in Idlib as Erdogan vows ‘heavy price’ for attack on Ankara’s troops (VIDEO)

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

Turkish Defense Ministry claims that rebels in the small village of Neirab, south-east of the city of Idlib, have destroyed a helicopter operated by the Syrian government, and forced the Syrian army out of the area. … Read More >Syrian govt chopper ‘downed’ by militants in Idlib as Erdogan vows ‘heavy price’ for attack on Ankara’s troops (VIDEO)

US Threatens Yemen Aid Withdrawal Over Houthi Tax on Donations

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

Washington is reportedly considering suspending most of its aid programs in war-torn Yemen following the imposition of a 2% tax on assistance by the governing Houthi movement. … Read More >US Threatens Yemen Aid Withdrawal Over Houthi Tax on Donations

US Troops Already Started Leaving Iraq, Country’s Lawmaker Reportedly Says

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

US soldiers have already started withdrawing from 15 Iraqi military bases and leaving the country, member of the parliamentary Security and Defence Commission, Ali al-Qameni, was quoted as saying by the daily Baghdad Today. … Read More >US Troops Already Started Leaving Iraq, Country’s Lawmaker Reportedly Says

Russia’s Hmeymim Air Base in Syria Repels Militant Drone Attacks – Defence Ministry

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

Russian military forces at the Hmeymim Air Base in Syria have repelled two drone attacks carried out by militants, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry’s reconciliation centre, Maj. Gen. Yuri Borenkov, said on Monday. … Read More >Russia’s Hmeymim Air Base in Syria Repels Militant Drone Attacks – Defence Ministry

109 US service members suffered brain injuries in Iran missile strike – Pentagon

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

The number of US troops that suffered ‘mild traumatic brain injury’ in last month’s Iranian missile strikes has been updated to 109, of which 76 have already returned to duty, the US Department of Defense said. … Read More >109 US service members suffered brain injuries in Iran missile strike – Pentagon

Explosion rocks military academy in Kabul, casualties reported

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

A suicide attack has struck near the main entrance of a military academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, local media report. The blast has reportedly led to casualties, with ambulances rushing to the scene. … Read More >Explosion rocks military academy in Kabul, casualties reported

At least 8 killed, many reported injured in car bomb blast in Syria’s Afrin (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

A car bomb that exploded in Afrin, Syria has killed eight people and wounded others, according to media reports. … Read More >At least 8 killed, many reported injured in car bomb blast in Syria’s Afrin (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Stones thrown by SECT rioters as police arrest rabbi accused of rape & ‘HEALING’ for money (VIDEOS)

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

Members of a cult-like sect tried everything to prevent officers from bringing to custody a controversial Israeli rabbi thought to have taken advantage of gravely ill people and convicted of sexual assaults on women. … Read More >Stones thrown by SECT rioters as police arrest rabbi accused of rape & ‘HEALING’ for money (VIDEOS)

US envoy warns Washington could pull support as Israel unilaterally starts drawing map for West Bank annexations

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

Unilateral action by Israel to annex land in the West Bank would endanger US support for a proposed blueprint for the region, US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman has said. … Read More >US envoy warns Washington could pull support as Israel unilaterally starts drawing map for West Bank annexations

Weighs less & packs more range: Iran unveils new ballistic missile with composite-built engine (VIDEO)

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

Tehran has rolled out a new advanced ballistic missile featuring a composite-built engine. The new missile to be two times lighter than earlier models, but has greater operational range. … Read More >Weighs less & packs more range: Iran unveils new ballistic missile with composite-built engine (VIDEO)