1,200 U.S. Marines in Morocco for ‘Africa Lion’ exercise

1,200 U.S. Marines in Morocco for ‘Africa Lion’ exercise

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has been sending troops for a major military exercise in Morocco. The U.S. Marine Corps has sent hundreds of soldiers for African Lion, scheduled to take place in Morocco in early April. Officials said 1,200 U.S. military personnel were being prepared for the exercise in the North […]

Report: Russia arming Syria; Port at Tartous serves as key strategic asset

Report: Russia arming Syria; Port at Tartous serves as key strategic asset

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Russia has been identified as a leading supporter of the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. A report by the International Center for Research and Study on Terrorism and Aide to Victims of Terrorism asserted that Russia was the leading military supplier to the Assad regime. The Paris-based research center […]