Kerry: We Watched ISIS Grow; Hacking Intel Report a “Dud”; Syrian Rebels Target Water & Energy
Leaked audio reveals John Kerry admitting US watched ISIS grow; intel chiefs’ report on alleged Russian hacking was a “dud;” and more in our global news roundup…
Intelligence Report On Alleged Russian Interference In Election Lacks Proof
A much-anticipated report from U.S. “intelligence community” contains no additional concrete proof that Vladimir Putin ordered hacking to influence the election.
WikiLeaks Is What It Is Today Because Of U.S. Government And Media
If anonymous officials are right and WikiLeaks knows the Kremlin used them to undermine a U.S. election, then the government and press bear some responsibility.
Obama Gives Parting Shots To Israel, Russia On Way Out The Door
The lame duck period is rarely a productive time for a president, and through the course of four to eight years they undoubtedly make some enemies they would like to payback.
Mass Graves Found in Aleppo; Mosul Pause; Retaliation for Alleged Russian Hacks
Syrian coalition forces found evidence of mass executions and torture and stockpiles of weapons and supplies, and more in our global news round-up.
East Aleppo Evacuated; Western Intelligence Officers Captured? Media Confessions
Turkey and Russia brokered an evacuation deal for East Aleppo, and more in our global news round-up
PropOrNot Not Only Smears Journalists, But Adds Fuel To Next Cold War
Anyone with a cursory knowledge of American history knows the US intelligence services are not above targeting their own citizens for disinformation campaigns.
Rebels Collapse; Kerry and Lavrov Wrangle; Congress Approves MANPADS; Long Battle for Mosul
West Aleppo celebrated as the Syrian forces took Old Aleppo, the rebel stronghold in the East Aleppo pocket, and more in our global news round-up.
US Sidelined on Syria Solution; EU Offers Cash for Concessions; Rebels Refuse to Surrender
US, Britain and France try to force ceasefire in East Aleppo, 60% of which has been recaptured, and more in our global news round-up.
Rebels Collapse in East Aleppo & Civilians Flee; Turkey’s Position Weakens; Diplomatic Emergency
Syrian coalition forces broke through to East Aleppo and recaptured territory, working with Kurdish YPG forces, and more in our global news round-up.