Greece intercepts ship with 20,000 assault rifles believed headed for Syrian rebels

Greece intercepts ship with 20,000 assault rifles believed headed for Syrian rebels

Special to WorldTribune.com ATHENS — Greece has intercepted a weapons ship believed destined to Sunni rebels in Syria. Officials said Hellenic Coast Guard captured a ship with more than 20,000 assault rifles as well as ammunition and explosives. They said the weapons shipment came from Ukraine and was heading for the Turkish port of Iskenderun. […]

Turkey’s Erdogan orders block on Israeli energy exploration in eastern Mediterranean

Turkey’s Erdogan orders block on Israeli energy exploration in eastern Mediterranean

Special to WorldTribune.com ANKARA — Turkey’s military has been ordered to stop Israeli operations around Cyprus. Western diplomats said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has ordered the General Staff to prevent any incursions of Israel Air Force or Navy platforms around Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. The diplomats said Erdogan issued the order […]