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USA

Trump channels ‘America invades for oil’ meme as he says some troops will stay in Syria to ‘protect’ it

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019By Editor

US forces have secured Syria’s oil, and now most of them are on their way out, President Donald Trump has declared, patting himself on the back for “saving a lot of lives.” He then produced an oil-grabbing quote worthy of a meme. … Read More >Trump channels ‘America invades for oil’ meme as he says some troops will stay in Syria to ‘protect’ it

Middle East

A Russian-Turkish deal on security arrangements in northeastern Syria is a major win for Moscow’s diplomatic approach, but Washington was hardly crushed by it, Middle East experts tell RT.

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

A Russian-Turkish deal on security arrangements in northeastern Syria is a major win for Moscow’s diplomatic approach, but Washington was hardly crushed by it, Middle East experts tell RT. … Read More >A Russian-Turkish deal on security arrangements in northeastern Syria is a major win for Moscow’s diplomatic approach, but Washington was hardly crushed by it, Middle East experts tell RT.

Middle East

OPCW put lid on key evidence in Douma chemical incident – watchdog whistleblower

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

The international chemical weapons watchdog likely skewed its own investigation of the 2018 chemical weapons incident in Douma, Syria to come to a predetermined decision, a damning conclusion based on whistleblower testimony said. … Read More >OPCW put lid on key evidence in Douma chemical incident – watchdog whistleblower

Middle East

Ankara says ‘no need to start new Syria offensive’ after Erdogan-Putin talks

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

Turkey will not be launching a new offensive against Kurdish militias in northern Syria, following a five-day pause in hostilities and high-level talks in Moscow, Ankara’s Defense Ministry said. … Read More >Ankara says ‘no need to start new Syria offensive’ after Erdogan-Putin talks

Op-ed

Trump’s $4.5 million indulgence: Is White Helmets blood money the price of US leaving Syria?

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

While US President Donald Trump may be serious about pulling troops out of Syria, that doesn’t mean Washington intends to stop meddling there, as evidenced by taxpayer dollars he just sent to the fake rescue group “White Helmets.” … Read More >Trump’s $4.5 million indulgence: Is White Helmets blood money the price of US leaving Syria?

Middle East

Russia ‘filling the gap’ left by retreating US under Putin-Erdogan deal on Syria

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

With the US disentangling itself from Syria and effectively leaving Kurds at the mercy of Ankara, Moscow has filled the gap, cementing its position in the region with a ‘historic’ deal, analysts told RT. … Read More >Russia ‘filling the gap’ left by retreating US under Putin-Erdogan deal on Syria

Op-ed

The paradox of Syria: What to expect next from key players

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

Let’s factor all the official statements, political campaigns, personal relations and ‘credit history’ of the Syrian conflict out of the equation, and take a look at the current situation as seen by the main players on the ground. … Read More >The paradox of Syria: What to expect next from key players

Shows

The News with Rick Sanchez – October 22, 2019

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

How Putin reached deal with Turkey (Full show) … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – October 22, 2019

Middle East

Trump approves $4.5 million in aid to ‘White Helmets’ in Syria

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019By Editor

US president Donald Trump has authorized $4.5 million in aid to the so-called Syrian Civil Defense (SCD), aka “White Helmets,” calling their work “important and highly valued.” The group’s critics point to its terrorist ties. … Read More >Trump approves $4.5 million in aid to ‘White Helmets’ in Syria

Middle East

Russian Helicopters Land at Former US Military Base in Northern Syria

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019By Editor

Russian Aerospace Forces helicopters have landed at the Tabqa Airfield in the Raqqa Province of Syria, at what was formerly a US military base. The facility is secured by the Syrian Arab Army and militants allied with Damascus. … Read More >Russian Helicopters Land at Former US Military Base in Northern Syria

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