Putin will respond
Turkey Brings NATO to the Precipice of War With Russia
By shooting down a Russian fighter jet, Ankara could sunder the growing coalition against ISIS, which it has been aiding and abetting for some time.
Turkey has spent years allowing jihadist groups to flourish – so beware its real reasons for shooting down a Russian plane
Turkey has no interest in the peaceful settlement to the conflict in Syria that world powers are negotiating. As Erdogan gets desperate, he will attempt to bring focus back to Assad
NATO faces new Mideast crisis after downing of Russian jet by Turkey
‘Turkish jets gave us no warning before shooting’ – rescued pilot of downed Russian Su-24
The navigator of the Russian Su-24 shot down by a Turkish fighter jet on Tuesday insists that his plane did not cross into Turkey’s airspace, and says he was given no visual or radio warning before being fired at.
Downing of Russian Su-24 looks like a planned provocation – Lavrov
Turkey Provokes Russia with Shoot-down
Turkey appears to have deliberately shot down a Russian warplane as a provocation designed to escalate tensions between NATO and Russia, a ploy that seems to have sucked in President Obama as he tries to look tough against Russia to appease his neocon critics, writes Robert Parry
Ankara defends ISIS, Turkish officials have financial interest in oil trade with group – PM Medvedev
Some Turkish officials have ‘direct financial interest’ in the oil trade with the terrorist group Islamic State, Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev said as he detailed possible Russian retaliation to Turkey’s downing of a Russian warplane in Syria on Tuesday.
Downed in 17 seconds? Where Turkey’s story of Su-24 violating airspace just does not add up
Putin will respond: Russians feel betrayed as Turkey stabs them in the back
HRW & Amnesty condemn Saudi airstrike on Yemeni factory with UK-made missile
‘Chilling’ Video of Alleged Murder Made Public as Chicago Cop Finally Charged
By ‘artificially delaying justice for 400 days,’ city officials have ‘allowed anger, mistrust and resentment to build up to a fever pitch’
Protests Erupt in Chicago After Video of Laquan McDonald Being Shot by Police Released
These 3 judges hold the fate of the Internet in their hands
Next week, a federal appeals court in Washington will hear one of its biggest cases of the year, one whose outcome will directly affect how Internet providers can alter your experience online.
Missouri supreme court rules to dismiss death row inmate’s murder convictions
Reggie Clemons, a Missouri prisoner who has spent 22 years on death row for the 1991 rape and murder of two sisters, has had his convictions thrown out by the state’s highest court on grounds that he was denied a fair trial through prosecutorial misconduct.
Two Versions Of The Latakia Plane Incident
The Two Versions Of The Latakia Plane Incident
UN Backs Russia’s War on US-Backed Syria Terrorists
UN Security Council resolution authorises ‘all necessary means’ to be used against grops associated with al Qaeda
Hitting Saudi Arabia Where It Hurts
Though faced with a global terrorism crisis, Official Washington can’t get beyond its neocon-led “tough-guy-gal” rhetoric. But another option – financial sanctions on Saudi Arabia – might help finally shut down the covert supply of money and arms to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, writes Robert Parry.
Turkey downs Russian warplane near Syria border, Moscow denies airspace violation
Russian Su-24 pilots shot dead while parachuting over Syria – Turkmen militia
Turkey believes Russian pilots still alive, seeking their release – govt official
Putin: Downing of Russian jet over Syria stab in the back by terrorist accomplices
Turkey’s Stab in the Back
Downing of Russian plane by Turkey augurs World War III
Paris: Made in Libya, not Syria
The alleged and now reportedly deceased architect of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, did not fight “for IS.” He fought “with” Katibat al-Battar al-Libi, a Libyan outfit.
Whoa there, David Cameron! Haste and Rhetoric is no Recipe for Peace
Reactions to Paris and Mali have been militaristic rhetoric brought about by ignorance and refusal to understand the injustices of the Middle East
Russia deploys missile cruiser off Syria coast, ordered to destroy any target posing danger
Moscow plans to suspend military cooperation with Ankara after the downing of a Russian bomber by Turkish air forces, Russian General Staff representatives said on Tuesday. Further measures to beef up Russian air base security in Syria will also be taken.
NATO calls ‘extraordinary meeting’ after Turkey downs Russian jet
Pentagon backs Turkey’s version of events, blames ‘incursion’ of Russian jet
Paris Attacks Spur Emergency Edict and Intense Policing in France
All over France, from Toulouse in the south to Paris and beyond, the police have been breaking down doors, conducting searches without warrants, aggressively questioning residents, hauling suspects to police stations and putting others under house arrest.
81 Killed across Iraq; Canada Accused of Bombing Civilians
Report: Canadian Airstrike Killed 10 Civilians in Mosul
Already facing growing pressure over keeping previous reports of civilian deaths from the public, the Canadian military is once again facing allegations of killing Iraqi civilians, this time in a strike last week against ISIS-held Mosul.
US coalition strikes in Syria ‘killed 250 civilians’
US troops begin training Ukrainian regular forces
US military experts on Monday began training Ukrainian soldiers and special operations forces in the war-torn country, the Pentagon said.
Obama Warns Hollande: Don’t Let ISIS War Distract From Crackdown on Russia
When Russia first became involved in the ISIS war in Syria last month, US priorities began to shift dramatically, seeking to ensure that Russia’s war against ISIS was isolated and distinct from America’s own war, while predicting Russia would face a grim defeat. Being hostile toward Russia is an end unto itself in US foreign policy, and something that’s been a focus for generations.
UAE blames Islamists for delay in anti-Houthi operations
A key member of a Saudi-led Arab coalition has blamed Islamists for delays in its military operations to expel Houthi rebels from the key southwestern province of Taiz.
Mali releases photos of slain gunmen in hotel attack
State media broadcast photos Monday of the two slain attackers of a luxury hotel in Mali’s capital, appealing for anyone who knew them to come forward with information about the gunmen.
U.S. to sanction four in Burundi over violence
The United States will sanction four current and former Burundi government officials, including the minister of public security, over ongoing violence in the country, the White House said on Monday.
This Thanksgiving, Let’s Say ‘No Thanks’ to the Tyranny of the American Police State
MASSACRE IN MALI
UN Council Approves French Resolution for ‘All Necessary Measures’ Against ISIS
Member states should “intensify their efforts to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters to Iraq and Syria and to prevent and suppress the financing of terrorism.”
Deadly suicide attack rocks northern Cameroon
Suspected Boko Haram bombing kills at least 10 people and wounds dozens near Nigerian border, security sources say.
At least 27 dead as gunmen seize more than 100 at Mali hotel
Malian security sources said at least 22 hostages had been killed, adding that French special forces were “participating in operations alongside Malians”. Two US special forces troops who happened to be at the nearby US embassy for meetings assisted in the rescue of six Americans.
Mali Hotel Terror Attack: What to Know About Ex-French Colony
The hotel hostage crisis in Mali took place 2,600 miles from Paris but the former French colony has already been targeted by terrorists angry at France for its campaigns against Islamic militant groups including ISIS. France still has troops in the African state after it launched a military operations against Islamic extremists in the north of the country in 2013.
Al-Mourabitoun Group Claims Responsibility for Mali Attack
Army: 3 confirmed dead in attack on Mali hotel in capital
Paris and the Soldiers of the Caliphate: More War, More Blowback
Aggressive Crackdown Spelling End of Europe’s Famous Open Borders
Why it’s hard to draw a line between Snowden and the Paris attacks
France wants UN to authorize ‘all necessary measures’ against IS
Kuwait says detains group supplying funds, weapons to IS
Beijing vows justice as ISIS kills Chinese, Norwegian hostages
Islamic State claims attack on Italian missionary in Bangladesh
Russia Dramatically Increases Anti-Daesh Operations
In the fight against ISIS, Russia ain’t taking prisoners
The so-called Islamic State should have learned by now: they’ve picked a fight against the wrong guys. We have entered “take no prisoners” territory. For Russia, now all the gloves are off.
Boko Haram Ranked Ahead of ISIS for Deadliest Terror Group
As much of the world remains focused on the Islamic State and its horrific attacks in Paris, another radical band of extremists has, by one account, captured the infamous title of the world’s deadliest terrorist group: Boko Haram.
Honduras: Detained Syrians planned to seek refuge in US
Venezuela president orders investigation after report on U.S. spying
The Paris Attacks and the White Lives Matter Movement
Al Shabaab: Deadly Campaign Of Terror Attacks
The militant group has carried out a series of massacres in east Africa, singling out non-Muslims in some of its deadly raids.
6 Painful Truths About the War on Terrorism
Proof U.S. Government Wanted ISIS To Emerge In Syria
Proof U.S. Government Wanted ISIS To Emerge In Syria
But before you listen to one more politician tell you what we need to do, you need to know what politicians knew about ISIS three years ago and the actions they still took.