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The Death Toll Has Reached 60,000 In Syria

The Death Toll Has Reached 60,000 In Syria

With fighting between the anti-Assad revolutionaries and government forces waging on for close to two years, the Syrian disaster seems to be nowhere near the end. The latest U.N. analysis released this Wednesday showed frightening figures among which a death toll close to 60,000 people. The U.N. report shows some extra 15,000 victims more than […]

Armed Robbers Strike Apple Store On New Year’s Eve

Armed Robbers Strike Apple Store On New Year’s Eve

The central Paris Apple Store lost products to armed robbers, who took advantage of the festivities on New Year’s Eve. A police official revealed that the Apple Store located in central Paris was robbed of products worth thousands of Euros by armed robbers on New Year’ Eve. The robbery happened at around 9 PM or […]

Hugo Chavez Suffers Complications After Cancer Surgery

Hugo Chavez Suffers Complications After Cancer Surgery

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez appears to be suffering major complications after his fourth cancer related surgery on the 11th of December 2012. The popular president, who’s condition wasn’t very good to begin with appears to be now suffering from a respiratory infection. Vice President Nicolas Maduro, announced the President’s condition at a press conference in Havana where […]

Chinese Ships Spotted Near Disputed Island Chain In Japan

Chinese Ships Spotted Near Disputed Island Chain In Japan

The coastguard of Japan indicated that a pair of Chinese-flagged sea vessels entered its territorial waters close to the disputed island chain found in the East China Sea. Japan calls the island chain Senkanu while the Chinese refer to it as Diaoyus. According to the coastguard, one of the vessels entered the waters close to […]

Indian Rape Victim’s Death Stirs Anger

Indian Rape Victim’s Death Stirs Anger

The unidentified 23 year old young woman who was gang raped in a New Delhi mass transport unit died this Saturday in the Singapore Hospital where she was sent for treatment. Her condition was severe, suffering grave internal damage and brain injury during her attack. She was attacked on the 16th of December on a […]

Adoption Ban Bill Signed By Putin

Adoption Ban Bill To Be Signed By Putin

A law that supports an adoption ban of Russian children by Americans has been signed by President Vladimir Putin, who earlier made an appeal on the patriotism of the people on television. He gave his support for a bill that will increase pressure in the relationship between Russia and the US. The final approval of […]

Iranian Naval Forces Conduct Military Exercises

Iranian Naval Forces Conduct Military Exercises

The Islamic Republic News Agency recently reported that a six-day military exercise was being conducted by the Iranian naval forces along the Strait of Hormuz. Habibollah Sayari, the Iranian Naval Commander, said that the military exercises intend to show the readiness of the Iranian naval forces in defending the waterways of the country as well […]

Norman Schwarzkopf, Dies From Pneumonia Complications

Norman Schwarzkopf, Dies From Pneumonia Complications

General H Norman Schwarzkopf died this Thursday in Tampa, Fla. at the age of 78 from a complicated case of pneumonia. “Stormin’ Norman” as his nickname was during his service as Desert Storm commander, a nickname he earned through his no-nonsense, serious behavior; especially with his subordinates was something he didn’t quite enjoy. Those who knew him […]

Rookies May Lead Redskins Against The Dallas Cowboys

Rookies May Lead Redskins Against The Dallas Cowboys

The quarterbacks of the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys will initially be highlighted during their game, especially with the NFC East championship at stake. However, with a possible drop in temperature at the FedEx Field, the running backs of the two teams will likely be in the spotlight during the game instead of Tony […]

Abdul-Aziz Jassem al-Shallal Head of Syria’s Military Police Defects

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Major General Abdul-Aziz Jassem al-Shallal, is one of the most important figures that has left the Syrian army. As head of the Syrian Military police General Jassem al-Shallal’s defection is a clear sign of the difficulty forces loyal to the present president Bashar al-Assad are in.It is also a sign of growing problems among senior […]

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