Thursday, December 03, 2015

Wars & Rumors of War

My Way News - US-led coalition targets IS oil facilities in eastern Syria
My Way News reports: "As British jets opened airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria and Germany prepared to send troops and aircraft to the region, Russia's president called on the world Thursday to brandish "one powerful fist" in the fight against terrorism. Yet even as international efforts to defeat the extremists grew, animosity between Russia and Turkey only intensified. [...] France welcomed the first British airstrikes in Syria, saying they were a sign of the European solidarity promised after the deadly Nov. 13 attacks on Paris claimed by IS militants."

My Way News - Putin calls for broad international anti-terror front
My Way News reports: Russian President Vladimir Putin called Thursday for 'one powerful fist' to fight terrorism, hinted at more sanctions against Turkey and accused Western powers of creating 'a zone of chaos.' Speaking in his live state-of-the-nation address, Putin called for an end to what he called double standards that hampered uniting global efforts in fighting terrorism."

My Way News - Officials: California Gunman was in touch with extremists
My Way News reports: "California gunman Syed Rizwan Farook had been in contact with known Islamic extremists on social media, a U.S. intelligence official said Thursday, and police said he and his wife had enough bullets and bombs to slaughter hundreds when they launched their deadly attack on a holiday party."

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