Jeryes S. Khalil

Kremlin: Russia faces unprecedented cyber-threats from the US

16 October 2016

US aggressiveness is growing, and threats to carry out cyberattacks against Russia are unprecedented, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, adding that Russia will take “precautionary measures.” “The fact is, US unpredictability and aggression keep growing, and such threats against Moscow and our country’s leadership […]

U.S. administration wants more from Pakistan to eliminate extremism

16 October 2016

The United States administration has once again called upon Pakistan to do more to crack down on extremism. Pakistani state authorities have always declared U.S. as its friend and an ally but the U.S. killed Pakistani soldiers in Salala! Briefing the newsmen in Washington on […]

Syrian bombing suspect in Germany spoke to IS contact about attack plans: newspaper

16 October 2016

A Syrian refugee arrested on suspicion of planning a major attack in Berlin spoke to a member of Islamic State in Syria by telephone about a possible target a day before German police discovered explosives in his apartment, a newspaper reported on Saturday. Jaber Albakr […]

Iraqi, Kurdish Forces Prepare to Push IS From Strategic Town

16 October 2016

KIRKUK, IRAQ/WASHINGTON — Thousands of Iraqi and Kurdish forces are preparing for a looming battle to dislodge Islamic State (IS) fighters from Hawija, a predominantly Sunni town that is the militant group’s largest stronghold in Iraq after Mosul. “We are fighting to save humanity, and […]

Militant Attack Kills 12 Egyptian Soldiers in Sinai

16 October 2016

EL-ARISH, EGYPT — Suspected Islamic militants attacked an army checkpoint in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on Friday, killing 12 soldiers and wounding another eight, according to security and medical officials. They said the attack took place about 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of the Suez Canal […]

Suicide Bomber Targets Shiites In Baghdad, Killing At Least 32 People

16 October 2016

A suicide bomber hit a crowded tent full of people in a market in Baghdad on Saturday, killing at least 32 people. The attack targeted Shiite Muslims participating in Ashura, the annual ritual which commemorates the killing of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet […]

Syria conflict: Rebels advance on IS stronghold of Dabiq

16 October 2016

Turkish-backed Syrian rebels are advancing on Dabiq, a symbolic stronghold of so-called Islamic State. The small town holds great value to IS because of a prophecy of an apocalyptic battle, and features heavily in its propaganda. The operation began as US and Russian envoys met […]

Iraqi Army Moves to Capture Kirkuk Town in Preparation for Mosul Offensive

16 October 2016

As the hour of the upcoming assault on Mosul draws near, the Iraqi army and its allies move to liberate the town of Havice located in Kirkuk province. Members of the Shi’ite Badr Organisation undergo training before the upcoming battle to recapture Mosul in Diyala […]

LF official upbeat on solution to presidency

16 October 2016

Lebanese Forces MP Georges Adwan expressed optimism Tuesday in terms of the presidential elections. “The upcoming days will witness a positive development regarding the power vacuum,” Adwan said in a tweet. Political leaders are waiting for former Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s final word on whether […]

Trump challenges legitimacy of election

16 October 2016

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A beleaguered Donald Trump sought to undermine the legitimacy of the U.S. presidential election on Saturday, pressing unsubstantiated claims the contest is rigged against him, vowing anew to jail Hillary Clinton if he’s elected and throwing in a baseless insinuation his […]

Suicide bombing in northern Baghdad kills 35

16 October 2016

NNA – A suicide bombing targeting a funeral gathering in northern Baghdad Saturday killed at least 35 people and left another 63 wounded, Iraqi police and hospital officials said. The attack occurred at around lunchtime, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they […]

Turkey’s Erdogan says Iraq cannot handle Mosul assault alone

16 October 2016

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Iraq could not deal alone with driving Islamic State from the city of Mosul and that the presence of Turkish forces in a nearby military camp was an insurance against attacks on Turkey. Turkey has been locked […]

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Articles by Jeryes S. Khalil

Kremlin: Russia faces unprecedented cyber-threats from the US

U.S. administration wants more from Pakistan to eliminate extremism

Syrian bombing suspect in Germany spoke to IS contact about attack plans: newspaper

Iraqi, Kurdish Forces Prepare to Push IS From Strategic Town

Militant Attack Kills 12 Egyptian Soldiers in Sinai

Suicide Bomber Targets Shiites In Baghdad, Killing At Least 32 People

Syria conflict: Rebels advance on IS stronghold of Dabiq

Iraqi Army Moves to Capture Kirkuk Town in Preparation for Mosul Offensive

LF official upbeat on solution to presidency

Trump challenges legitimacy of election

Suicide bombing in northern Baghdad kills 35

Turkey’s Erdogan says Iraq cannot handle Mosul assault alone