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Syrian Army Troops Make Inroads against ISIS Militants across Arab Country

Thu Mar 17, 2016 14:52:45

Syrian army forces have launched fresh successful operations against ISIS Takfiri terrorists in different parts of the country.

Bahraini Protesters Rally in Manama against Al Khalifa Regime Crackdown + VIDEO

Thu Mar 17, 2016 14:15:44

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in several areas across Bahrain to vent their anger at the ruling Al Khalifa regime’s crackdown and attacks against political dissidents.

Iraq Defense Ministry: Yezidi Women Rescued from ISIS in Secret Three-Month Operation

Thu Mar 17, 2016 13:52:15

Iraq’s defense ministry has said that Iraqi forces have rescued several Yezidi Kurdish women from the hands of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) group in an operation inside the city of Mosul, which have been under the militants’ control since June 2014.

Russia Urges Inquiry into Turkey’s Abuse of Kurdish People’s Rights

Thu Mar 17, 2016 13:32:52

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for an investigation into reports of the violation of Kurds’ rights by the Turkish government in the country’s southeastern region.

Moody’s Rating Agency Cuts Saudi Banking System Outlook to Negative

Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:10:10

Moody’s rating agency has downgraded Saudi Arabia's banking system from "stable" to "negative" as low oil prices continue to batter the kingdom's economy.

Russia’s Tactical Withdrawal from Syria

Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:10:01

Despite admitting Russia’s role in brokering the temporary agreement, US Secretary of State John Kerry has spoken of a plan B which may involve military action. The Russians on the other hand don’t have a plan B simply because they are committed to plan A, which is finding a political solution to the crisis. In fact, their withdrawal is believed to be an attempt to avert further military intervention against the war-torn country.

ISIS Terrorists Lost 22% of Territory in Syria and Iraq since January 2015: IHS

Wed Mar 16, 2016 22:41:37

Military analysts at IHS Jane’s say the Takfiri ISIS terrorist group has lost control of 22 percent of territory it held in Iraq and Syria since the beginning of 2015.

Turkey – Attacks – Security – Police Turkey to Hire 15,000 Police Officers to Boost Counter-Terrorism Efforts

Wed Mar 16, 2016 22:22:39

Turkey’s ruling party has submitted a bill to parliament to recruit 15,000 new police officers to boost counter-terrorism efforts after the Ankara suicide car bombing, according to documents seen Wednesday by AFP.

ISIS Police Commander Killed by Iraqi Airstrike in Kirkuk

Wed Mar 16, 2016 22:19:59

Security source in Kirkuk Province has revealed on Wednesday, that eight members of the so-called ISIS, including the commander of the so-called Islamic police, have been killed in an aerial bombing carried out by the international coalition aviation southwest of Kirkuk.

VIDEO: Russian Pilots Celebrated upon Return from Syria

Wed Mar 16, 2016 22:04:26

Russian pilots get jubilant welcome home upon return from Syria mission at a base in the country’s southern Krasnodar region, Al-Alam News Network reports.

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