Kristina Fernandez
Dutch Biker Gang Goes To War Against ISIS In Iraq
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 16, 2014 12:28 AM EDT |
Kurdish militiamen defending outposts against Islamic State’s lethal advance in northern Iraq have found reinforcement force from the most unlikely source—a motorcycle gang from the Netherlands.
ISIS Campaign Finally Named ‘Operation Inherent Resolve’
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 15, 2014 11:29 PM EDT |
The U.S.-led coalition has been dropping bombs against Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq over the last two months, but it was only on Wednesday that the military campaign was given a name: “Operation Inherent Resolve.”
Rival Koreas Hold Secret Meeting To Reduce Tensions Along Borders
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 15, 2014 12:08 PM EDT |
North and South Korean military generals met at a truce village Wednesday in a bid to lower tensions following cross-border military exchanges last week, South Korean Yonhap news agency reported.
UK Vote On Palestinian Statehood Reflects Growing Anti-Semitism In Europe
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 15, 2014 06:33 AM EDT |
The symbolic vote recognizing the Palestinian statehood passed by the British parliament should raise concern in Israel, British ambassador to Israel said in a statement Tuesday, citing that it reflects an international shift toward anti-Semitism.
Malaysian Police Arrest 13 Suspected ISIS Militants
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 15, 2014 06:26 AM EDT |
Malaysian police have arrested 13 militants suspected of having “links” with the Islamic State (ISIS) group on Wednesday, amid concerns over the growing appeal of Islamic fundamentalism in the largely moderate Muslim country.
Turkey Bombs Kurdish Targets Near Iraq To Retaliate Against Kurdish Attacks
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 15, 2014 03:06 AM EDT |
As coalition forces mount airstrikes targeting Islamic State positions in the Syrian town of Kobani, the Turkish government was retaliating against Kurdish insurgents attacking its military posts near Iraq with air strikes late Monday.
Spanish Health System Accused of Safety Lapses, Budget Cuts Blamed
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 15, 2014 01:20 AM EDT |
Spanish health officials on Tuesday announced plans of stepping up Ebola training for health care workers amid reports indicating that Spain is ill-prepared to respond to the Ebola threat.
U.S., Russia To Increase Intelligence Sharing Over ISIS, Paris Talk Signals Improving U.S.-Russia Relations
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 14, 2014 11:30 PM EDT |
The United States and Russia have on Tuesday agreed to increase intelligence sharing concerning the Islamic State in the Middle East and other global security threats in a talk that signals improving U.S.-Russia relations.
U.K. Recognizes Palestinian State In Symbolic Vote
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 14, 2014 08:14 AM EDT |
The British Parliament voted on Monday to recognize Palestine as a state, prompting the Israeli Embassy in London to publish a communique denouncing the symbolic vote as detrimental to Israeli-Palestinian peace deals.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leader Joshua Wong Turns 18, Becomes Old Enough To Vote
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 13, 2014 08:55 AM EDT |
Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong turned 18 on Monday, making him old enough to vote in 2017 for the chief executive he hopes would be properly elected by the Hong Kong people.
Future ISIS Fight Will Need U.S. Military Advisers On The Ground, Says Top U.S. Military Official
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 13, 2014 08:25 AM EDT |
The war against the Islamic State is likely to need U.S. military advisers on the ground once the Iraqi forces decide to go on the offensive, a top U.S. military official said on Sunday.
Hong Kong Police Start Removing Barricades From Streets
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 13, 2014 06:56 AM EDT |
The Hong Kong police have begun removing the metal barricades lining up the pro-democracy demonstrations sites on Monday as the 'Occupy Central' movement enter its third week of paralyzing city streets.
Kim Jong-un Still In Power Despite Continued Public Absence, Says Top U.S. Official
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 13, 2014 03:59 AM EDT |
There appears to be no indication of “transfer of power” in North Korea despite the prolonged absence of its Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, said U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice on Sunday.
British Hostage John Cantlie Speaks In Fourth Video, Says ISIS Eager For Ground War With West
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 12, 2014 11:56 PM EDT |
British captive John Cantlie said the Islamic State is eagerly awaiting a ground war with the United States and its allies in the fourth propaganda video released Sunday night by the Islamist group.
Global Donors Pledge More Aid For Gaza, But Warn of Thinning Patience Over Endless Israel-Palestine Wars
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 12, 2014 11:39 PM EDT |
Global donors convened to raise money for rebuilding Gaza have pledged US$5.4 billion Sunday at the Cairo conference, while warning that this would be the last time the world would pay for conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians.
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