Ron B. Lopez
UN Condemns Mass Killings, Atrocities by Islamic State in Iraq
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 26, 2014 11:11 AM EDT |
The United Nations has condemned the "horrific" acts of the Islamic State (IS) against civilians in Iraq, including the persecution of hundreds of prisoners, children and women due to religious affiliation.
Kurdistan Fighters, Iraq Government Intensify Offensives After Dam’s Control
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 19, 2014 01:59 AM EDT |
Iraqi Kurdish fighters intensified its offensive against the Islamic militants following their victory of retaking control of Iraq's largest dam.
Pro-Russian Zakharchenko Says 1, 200 Fighters Join Ukrainian Conflict
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 18, 2014 04:23 AM EDT |
Pro-Russian rebel leader Alexander Zakharchenko said over a thousand fighters underwent four months of battle training in Russia have joined the separatist movement for a massive counteroffensive against Ukrainian forces.
Iran, Nuclear Watchdog Renew Commitment in Nuclear Probe
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 18, 2014 03:20 AM EDT |
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog visited Iran on Sunday in a bid to jump-start its investigation into Tehran's nuclear activities.
Iraqi Kurds Appeal to Germany for Weapons, Ammo Support to Fight Militants
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 17, 2014 08:22 AM EDT |
Kurdish fighters in Iraq have asked for weapons supply from Germany and other countries as they struggle to drive away Islamic militants that have killed hundreds of religious minorities in the country.
Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Korean Peninsula amid ‘Show of Force’
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 14, 2014 10:55 AM EDT |
Pope Francis urged both leaders of North and South Korea to stop what he describes as "displays of force" and instead promote peace in the war-weary peninsula.
Pope Francis Starts Five-day Visit in South Korea; North Fires Rockets
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 14, 2014 08:16 AM EDT |
Pope Francis arrived in South Korea on Thursday to participate in several activities, including the call for peace in the divided Korean peninsula. It was the first papal visit in Seoul in 25 years.
North Korea Offers ‘Concrete Proposal’ to Curb Tensions in Region– Indonesia
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 14, 2014 06:58 AM EDT |
North Korea has offered a proposal to help curb the tensions between the two Korean countries, an Indonesian official disclosed on Wednesday.
Palestinians, Israel Resume Talks to End Gaza Bloodshed
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 11, 2014 10:14 PM EDT |
Negotiators representing militants in the Gaza strip and Israel have resumed peace talks on Monday after both sides agreed to another 72-hour cease-fire proposed by Egypt in an attempt to end the month-long cross-border bloodshed.
U.S. Bombs Islamic Militants; Iraqis Welcome Aid
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 08, 2014 11:08 AM EDT |
United States has started bombing the Islamic militants in Iraq on Friday shortly after President Barack Obama announced its first military intervention in the war-torn country since 2011.
Hagel Meets India's Modi to Boost Relations, Promote Defense Deals
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 08, 2014 07:42 AM EDT |
U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in India on Thursday to meet newly-installed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials in a bid to strengthen the ties between the two countries.
Israel Says Hamas Fired Rockets As Gaza Truce Ends; Extension Talks Failed
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 08, 2014 03:48 AM EDT |
Gaza Strip residents fear that violence would erupt after the 72-hour cease-fire brokered by Egypt ended Friday morning with no extension reached by Israel and Hamas militants.
Obama Authorizes Air Strikes in Iraq To Avert Possible Genocide
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 08, 2014 01:21 AM EDT |
U.S. President Barack Obama authorized on Thursday airstrikes in war-torn Iraq, which he said would be launched anytime if the situation worsens and endangers the lives of minorities and Americans living there.
No Truce Extension yet in Gaza Bloodshed as Ceasefire Nears End
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 07, 2014 11:29 PM EDT |
Negotiators have yet to come up with a long-term solution to end the Gaza conflict, with Hamas militants saying it would not extend the temporary truce nearing its end unless its conditions were met.
Palestine Wants Justice Over Israel Invasion; Plans To Join ICC
Ron B. Lopez | | Aug 06, 2014 02:23 AM EDT |
The Palestinian government is considering joining the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a member to hold Israel accountable over its military invasion in the Gaza Strip and other territories that killed thousands of its people.
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