US and UN workaround Russia/China Syria blockade

As expected, the US and allied nations are planning way ahead on Syria without Russia and China getting in the way. The best thing that Americans can do is to support an allied effort as they did in Libya to force...

Syria: Premature Babies Killed in Homs

Shelling Continues in Homs: At Least 18 Babies Killed Bashar al-Assad's government forces continue shelling the Syrian city of Homs, and the body count is rising. Around 100 people were killed in Homs during the last...

What China and Russia would not do, EU acts against Syria

What China and Russia would not do, EU acts against Syria Maybe this is the best purpose for the EU, coordinated political action against tyranny. " “EU set to adopt new sanctions against Syria By SLOBODAN...

A World At Risk

In a world that is filled with continued atrocities against man and nature how can any one individual survive, let alone prosper? A sobering question considering the complexities of today. The 21st century began with horrific acts of violence against man, continued from the...

Russia and China argue for more diplomacy with Syria

America and allies said enough diplomacy and advocate force and revolution. Anti-UN sentiment is often fueled under these circumstances. Strong-arm regimes such as the Russian Federation and China are on the...

The latest on Syria: The Massacre in Homs

The Massacre in Homs, Syria of anti-government protestors sparked a protest at the Syrian Embassy in London. By the end of next week, the UN will act, ordering President Bashar al-Assad to leave office. If he...

Why Russians don't want to oust Syria’s President

This could happen to you syndrome Imagine the UN having the power to waltz around the world changing out Presidents at will. Do you want that? Turn the clock back. If the UN had voted on George W. Bush, Dick Cheney...

Middle East Miscalculations and Current Events

Report: Turkey Intercepts Material for Chemical Weapons on Iranian TrucksFour Syria-bound Iranian trucks that were intercepted by Turkish authorities two weeks ago were carrying material for manufacturing missiles and chemical weapons, the Turkish Taraf newspaper reported...

Iran in Lebanon & Hizbullah Guarding Syria

Iranian General Confirms that South Lebanon Is Under Iran's Influence (Daily Star-Lebanon)    The head of Iran's Al-Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guards Corp, Brig. Gen. Qassem Suleimani, said Wednesday in Tehran:    "In reality, in south Lebanon and...

Announcing the pre-closing of the US embassy in Syria

Scratching your head? I am. You don’t publically announce that you are scared to death of security problems and lack of protection one month in advance of threatening to leave Syria. Instead, you leave Syria and...

Iran & Hizbullah Latest News and Analysis

Hizbullah Has Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles - Yaakov Katz (Jerusalem Post)    According to Western intelligence assessments, Hizbullah has taken advantage of the ongoing upheaval in Syria to obtain advanced weapons systems, such as additional long-range...

The Latest on Iraq Iran Syria Israel

In-Depth Issues: Weapons Sales to Iraq Move Ahead Despite U.S. Worries - Michael S. Schmidt and Eric Schmitt (New York Times)    The Obama administration is moving ahead with the sale of nearly $11 billion worth of arms and training for the Iraqi military despite ...

Syria Video Roundup: Massacres Ahead of Arab League Visit

Arab League Observers Arrive in Syria as Hundreds are Killed by Assad Forces The military assault on Syria's civilian population continues. At least 23 people have been killed on December 26 alone, as President...

All the News Unfit to Print - The Latest from Middle East and

In-Depth Issues: Iran's Threat to Blockade the Strait of Hormuz (Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty)    Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, the world's most important oil-shipping lane, as punishment against countries that have...

Israel and the Middle East the Latest News

In-Depth Issues: Iran Threatens to Target Turkey's Missile Defenses - Ali Akbar Dareini (AP)    Iran will target NATO's missile defense installations in Turkey if the U.S. or Israel attacks the Islamic Republic, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of Iran's...

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