Syrian Uprising Causes Chemical Weapons Concerns

World powers have a growing concern that the unrest in Syria could lead to terrorists gaining control of a secret stockpile of chemical weapons. Syria is one of eight nations to refuse to join the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention meaning there’s no way to know the amount of chemical weapons or the types of weapons currently under the control of the Syrian government.  Continue reading

Egypt’s Military Rulers Commit To Civilian Rule

The military council ruling Egypt since the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak have reiterated their intention to hand over control of the country to civilian authorities after the upcoming elections.

The council also said that monitors from 45 countries will be invited to observe the Presidential elections. Continue reading

Syrian Students Killed By Security Forces

At least four people have been killed as Syrian forces raided student accommodations in the city of Aleppo.

Forces opened fire with live ammunition on an anti-government protest outside Aleppo University student dormitories. In addition to the shooting of students, tear gas was used to disperse protestors.

The University has suspended all classes for the rest of the academic year due to the assault. Continue reading

Al Qaeda Operative Convicted In New York Suicide Bomb Plot

A US Citizen has been convicted for his role in a New York suicide-bomb plot and is facing a lifetime behind bars.

Adis Medunjanin and two friends were preparing to set off suicide bombs on New York subway trains before the 2009 remembrance of the 9/11 attacks. Najibullah Zazi, the self proclaimed “mastermind” of the plot, testified that the men planned to target trains at rush hour because it was the “heart of everything in New York City.” Continue reading

Israeli Army Reserves In Emergency Call Up

Israeli Defense Forces have called six reserve battalions back to immediate duty in an emergency order because of conflicts in Syria and Egypt. In addition to the battalions activated there was an order from the Knesset to prepare for the call up of an additional sixteen battalions if needed by the IDF. Continue reading

Twenty-Three Killed In Syrian Violence Tuesday

Four women and two children were part of twenty-three people killed as part of the ongoing violence in Syria.

The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights detailed an attack in Idlib province where nine members of one family were killed in a mortar attack by government forces.  Activists report twelve soldiers were also killed in the day’s fighting. Continue reading