Friday, December 04, 2015

Wars & Rumors of War

German parliament approves military mission in Syria - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Germany's Parliament voted to join the fight against the Islamic State in Syria on Friday. The vote of 445 to 145 came after Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen outlined, earlier this week, the limits of Germany's involvement: under United Nations and European Union collective security laws, Germany would commit six reconnaissance warplanes, a refueling aircraft, a frigate to help guard a French aircraft carrier and up to 1,200 logistics and command personnel, with no on-ground combat involvement. The vote in Parliament came in response to France's request for help defeating IS following the Nov. 13 terrorist shootings in Paris, and a day after the United Kingdom committed fighter planes and other resources to the cause."

FBI probes Calif. attack as 'act of terror,' official says - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Federal authorities leading the investigation into the mass shooting in Southern California this week are now handling the case as an 'act of terrorism,' a bureau official said Friday. FBI Los Angeles assistant director in charge David Bowdich said at a news conference Friday that the case is being handled as terrorism, "as of today, based on the information and facts as we know them."

Belgian officials seek new suspects in Paris terror attack - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Belgian authorities on Friday announced that police are searching for two additional suspects they believe may be linked to last month's deadly terror attacks in Paris. Authorities have been looking for suspect Salah Abdeslam for nearly a month."

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