Syrian Ceasefire Begins, A Shaky Peace Holds
The peace was a welcome sign for many in the war-torn country. Key rebel cities like Aleppo and Homs hosted new protests against the Assad regime, with the slogan, “The Revolution Continues.”
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Kremlin Seeks to Compete with Washington for Global Leadership
After several instances of cooperation with the United States in Afghanistan, the Russian government has decided to withdraw any further assistance to the United States or the U.S.-backed Afghan government, according to the New York Times.
Read MoreRussian Engineers Renegotiate Syrian Business Deal with ISIS
The Tuweinan gas facility, located about 60 miles southwest of the de-facto ISIS capital of Mosul, is an example of the renegotiation of Russo-Syrian business deals with the Islamic State.
Read More37 Killed in Ankara Bombing, the Third Attack in Six Months
In the third deadly terror attack in Turkey in the past 6 months, at least 37 people were killed in a car bombing in Kizilay Square, Ankara on March 13. The explosives used in the attacks were “packed with pellets and nails to cause maximum damage” according to a security official.
Read MoreMosul Dam at Risk of Failure
Former chief engineer Nasrat Adamo stated that the level of maintenance needed to shore up the flaws in the dam basically evaporated after its occupation by the Islamic State in the summer 2014. “The machines for grouting have been looted. There is no cement supply. They can do nothing… All we can do is hold our hearts.”
Read MoreEgypt Cracks Down on Dissenters Near Anniversary of Arab Spring
Security around Tahrir Square, the iconic center of the 2011 political demonstrations and revolt, has since been increased. The government has appointed clerics to preach against public dissent. Some remaining activists and human rights organizers have gone in to hiding. To date, Sisi has jailed over one thousand political critics.
Read MoreYouth Deaths Mount in Israel and Palestine
Palestinian leaders claim these acts of aggression stem from the fact that the youth see no future ahead, as they have known conflict their whole lives and there are no prospects for peace in sight. They also place blame for children being swayed to commit acts of violence on Islamist groups that call for Israel’s destruction.
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Turkey Retaliates After Terrorist Attack
“Every attack that targets Turkey’s guests will be punished,” vowed Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.
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IAEA Confirms Iran Nuclear Compliance
One key component of the JCPOA is lifting U.N. and European Union sanctions from Iran in exchange for the mitigation of their nuclear capabilities down to now only 2 percent of previous potential.
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U.S. Sailors Released By Iran
The detention was relatively shorter than in 2007, when 15 British sailors were captured and paraded through the country, ultimately meeting then-president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and leaving for the home with gifts.
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