Section: US & Canada
Putin and Berlusconi Take Their Bromance to Crimea
The influential friendship, featuring the ex-KGB officer Putin and the “bunga bunga” sex party hosting Berlusconi, has often turned towards the comical. …read more Source: Foreign...
What Nazi Propaganda Can Teach Us about ISIS
In 1924, Adolf Hitler described propaganda as “a terrible weapon in the hands of an expert.” For two decades, the Nazis showed the world what a devastating weapon it could be. They won over millions of Germans to their extremist goals in a democracy by branding their movement with powerful symbols and images of their leader, engaging...
DoD: Russian Military Activity in Syria a ‘Military Build-up’
DoD officials are now calling the Russian military activity in Syria a military build-up, comparing it to Russian activity last year in Crimea. …read more Source:...
We just got the clearest sign yet that Russia doesn’t really care about fighting ISIS in Syria
Moscow will reportedly provide Russian troops in Syria with an advanced anti-aircraft missile system as part of its military support for Syrian president Bashar Assad. “This system is the advanced version used by Russia and it’s meant to be operated by Russians in Syria,” a Western diplomat who is regularly briefed on U.S.,...
Russian military in Syria ‘dangerous,’ but Canada won’t send troops: Harper
OTTAWA — Stephen Harper condemned Russia’s increased military involvement in Syria as “dangerous” Friday — but also reiterated his promise to keep Canadian conventional combat troops out of the war-torn region. Harper says the buildup of equipment and manpower, in an apparent bid to prop up the regime of Syrian President Bashar...
Ukraine says sealing border with Russia condition for peace
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says the withdrawal of Russian forces from the east and the sealing of the nation’s border with Russia are key conditions for peace in Ukraine. …read more Source: CNS...
How to say hello in 12 countries around the world
Knowing how to greet someone when visiting another country can help you avoid an awkward encounter. From bowing in Japan to kissing on the cheek three times in the Ukraine, here is how you say hello in 12 countries around the world. France: Kiss on each cheek The common greeting in France is kissing on the cheek. Typically, it will be two kisses...
Want to defeat Islamic State – then arm Syria, says Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday called on world powers to help arm the Syrian army, describing it as the most efficient force against the Islamic State group, the Associated Press writes. Here is the rest of the Associated Press article: The U.S. and NATO have raised concerns over Russia’s military buildup in Syria since...
Ukraine Says Sealing Border With Russia Condition for Peace
Ukrainian president urges Russian withdrawal from eastern Ukraine, sealing of border …read more Source: ABC...
Ukraine says sealing border with Russia condition for peace
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says the withdrawal of Russian forces from the east and the sealing of the nation’s… …read more Source:...
