Russia: we’re happy to sell arms to Assad

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-were-happy-to-sell-arms-to-assad-7565725.html Charlotte McDonald-Gibson , Shaun Walker Moscow Wednesday 14 March 2012 Suggested Topics Middle East Defence Policy Turkey Syria Russia insisted yesterday that it would not halt arms shipments to Syria even as evidence mounts that the regime is committing crimes against humanity, with a rights group today releasing a sickening dossier of the torture […]

“The Mother of All Bombs”: a “great weapon” to use on Iran, says US air force chief

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=29680 by Global Research News Global Research, March 10, 2012 A top US Air Force general has described the biggest conventional warhead – the 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb – as “great” for a military strike on Iran. Such glib comment about a massive killing device comes in the same week that US President Barack Obama […]

Ahmadinejad: Iran doesn’t fear bombs and warships

http://news.yahoo.com/ahmadinejad-iran-doesnt-fear-bombs-warships-173442220.html By Marcus George | Reuters – 1 hr 35 mins ago DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has launched a fresh tirade against the West, saying the Islamic Republic does not fear military action, Iranian media reported on Sunday. “The Iranian nation doesn’t fear your bombs and warships and planes. Such weapons are worth nothing,” […]

US soldier kills Afghan civilians in Kandahar

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17330205 A US soldier in Afghanistan has killed at least 16 civilians and wounded five after entering their homes in Kandahar province, senior local officials say. He left his military base in the early hours of the morning and opened fire in at least two homes; women and children were among the dead. Nato said […]

Truth Check: Is Iraq Killing Hundreds of Emo Teens?

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/03/truth-check-iraq-killing-hundreds-emo-teens/49736/ Irakna Seth Abramovitch 3,321 Views Mar 10, 2012 A shocking new report  claims between 90 and 100 Iraqi teenagers who dress in “emo” fashions — characterized by tight jeans and graphic T-shirts, accessories, and longish haircuts — have been stoned to death over the past few weeks by Shiite fundamentalists, a response to a […]

U.N. and State Department Condemn Deadly Strikes on Gaza

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/03/UN-State-Department-Condemn-Israel-Strikes-Gaza/49743/ AP Seth Abramovitch430 Views Mar 10, 2012 The second day of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza has resulted in the death of 15 Palestinian militants, the AP reports. It’s the deadliest day of violence in that region in over a year. The strikes comes in response to the firing of over 100 rockets by Palestinians […]

Iran’s nuclear programme could tip the world into ‘a new Cold War’, warns William Hague as U.S. says strike on Tehran is inevitable

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2102960/Irans-nuclear-programme-tip-world-new-Cold-War-warns-William-Hague-U-S-says-strike-Tehran-inevitable.html Fears of a Middle East arms race if rogue state develops nuclear weapons U.S. warns a strike on Tehran is inevitable later this year By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 12:44 PM on 18th February 2012 Iran’s nuclear ambitions could plunge the world into ‘a new Cold War’ with the Middle East, Foreign […]

‘How many more must die supporting a mission that is failing?’ Senior U.S. officer breaks ranks to expose ‘truth and lies about Afghanistan’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2097603/Army-Colonel-exposes-truth-lies-Afghanistan-claiming-military-leaders-let-down.html By Jill Reilly Last updated at 1:49 PM on 7th February 2012 Colonel Davis says he ‘witnessed the absence of success on virtually every level’  ‘How many more men must die in support of a mission that is not succeeding?’ asked Colonel Davis  The Pentagon says it disagrees Colonel Davis’ account A US army […]

The drone wars

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/26/us-david-rohde-drone-wars-idUSTRE80P11I20120126 By David Rohde Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:11am EST They kill without warning, are comparatively cheap, risk no American lives, and produce triumphant headlines. Over the last three years, drone strikes have quietly become the Obama administration’s weapon of choice against terrorists. Since taking office, President Barack Obama has unleashed five times as many […]

Handcuffed, blindfolded and shot in the back of the head: Taliban releases horrific video of executions of 15 Pakistani soldiers

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2090165/Taliban-releases-horrific-video-executions-15-Pakistani-soldiers.html The paramilitary troops were abducted on December 23 ‘God is greatest’ the Taliban yelled as they fired AK-47 rifles Horrific video has been copied and distributed in street markets By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 2:13 AM on 23rd January 2012 Blindfolded and handcuffed to each other on a barren hilltop, Pakistani soldiers […]