United States, Turkey complete plans for ‘comprehensive’ offensive against ISIL

United States, Turkey complete plans for ‘comprehensive’ offensive against ISIL

Special to WorldTribune.com The United States and Turkey are set to engage in “comprehensive” air operations against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told Reuters on Aug. 24 that the air campaign will target ISIL in a zone in northern Syria bordering Turkey. Arab allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar […]

Breakthrough: Algeria, Morocco to share intel on Al Qaida

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria and Morocco have signed their first intelligence accord. The two North African neighbors have signed an agreement to exchange intelligence on insurgency financing. The accord would commit the financial intelligence units of both countries to also exchange information on suspected money laundering and orgnaized crime. Officials said the agreement […]

Israel still preparing pre-emptive strike against Iran nuclear facility

Israel still preparing pre-emptive strike against Iran nuclear facility

Special to WorldTribune.com Compiled by Bill Gertz, Geostrategy-Direct.com There are continuing signs that Israel is preparing to deal a military strike against Iran, an action that Washington fears might be the first step in a new regional conflict that would embroil the United States. Israel and the U.S. agree on intelligence assessments that Iran has […]