Iran loses more than 2,500 fighters, 10 generals in Syria, Iraq conflicts

Iran loses more than 2,500 fighters, 10 generals in Syria, Iraq conflicts

by WorldTribune Staff, March 20, 2017 Thousands of fighters under Iranian command and more than 10 generals have been killed on the battlefields of Syria and Iraq during the ongoing conflicts, a report said. The report by the Israel-based Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, citing the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, put […]

Israel’s defense minister warns it will destroy Syria’s air defenses ‘without the slightest hesitation’

Israel’s defense minister warns it will destroy Syria’s air defenses ‘without the slightest hesitation’

by WorldTribune Staff, March 20, 2017 Israel’s Defense Minister has warned Syria not to use its air-defense systems against its warplanes after the Syrians fired at Israeli jets attacking a convoy suspected of supplying weapons to the Hizballah militant group. “The next time the Syrians use their air-defense systems against our planes, we will destroy […]

Who blinked? Tough talk on Asia tour earns Tillerson warm reception in Beijing

Who blinked? Tough talk on Asia tour earns Tillerson warm reception in Beijing

by WorldTribune Staff, March 19, 2017 A trip to Asia that began with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson bluntly warning that the U.S. policy of “strategic patience” with the rogue regime and Chinese strategic ally in North Korea is no more, ended with Chinese President Xi Jinping hailing a “new era for constructive development.” […]

Pay for play: Pro-Clinton ex-CIA director challenges source of Trump-Russia narrative

Pay for play: Pro-Clinton ex-CIA director challenges source of Trump-Russia narrative

by WorldTribune Staff, March 19, 2017 An ex-CIA director, who was said to be in line to lead the agency in a Hillary Clinton administration, said there is not a “spark” of evidence that President Donald Trump colluded with Russia during the campaign. Former acting CIA chief Mike Morell, who endorsed Clinton, also questioned as […]

North Korea claims successful test of high-thrust rocket engine amid Tillerson Asia tour

North Korea claims successful test of high-thrust rocket engine amid Tillerson Asia tour

by WorldTribune Staff, March 19, 2017 North Korea’s state-run news agency reported that Pyongyang has successfully tested a “new type” of high-thrust rocket engine seen as a step closer to the realization of Kim Jong-Un’s vow to launch an ICBM this year. The reported test came one day after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson […]

The homosexualizing of America: ‘Definitive’ study finds nation’s youth swayed by educators, propaganda

The homosexualizing of America: ‘Definitive’ study finds nation’s youth swayed by educators, propaganda

by WorldTribune Staff, March 19, 2017 Hollywood, schools and the U.S. government have undertaken a broad effort to “homosexualize” the nation’s youth – and it’s working, researchers say. “Teenagers are acquiring homosexual experience and interests at a rapid rate. Young adult homosexuality is growing as well. What our grandparent’s generation tried to protect kids from […]

‘Hey Huma, what’s up?’: Kellyanne Conway recalls ‘David…Goliath’ moment when Hillary conceded

‘Hey Huma, what’s up?’: Kellyanne Conway recalls ‘David…Goliath’ moment when Hillary conceded

by WorldTribune Staff, March 19, 2017 In the early morning hours after a long election night, Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said she received a call from the Clinton campaign that Team Hillary only a day earlier seemed confident would never happen. “I look down – literally it was like a movie – my phone […]

Israel downs Syrian missile in first use of Arrow system

Israel downs Syrian missile in first use of Arrow system

by WorldTribune Staff, March 17, 2017 Israel confirmed that an Arrow-3 missile successfully intercepted a Syrian surface-to-air missile in the first ever use of the top layer of the nation’s air defense system. The Arrow interceptor was used after several Syrian anti-aircraft missiles were launched at Israeli fighter jets which had returned to Israeli airspace […]

Tillerson in Seoul: U.S. has lost ‘strategic patience’ with Pyongyang

Tillerson in Seoul: U.S. has lost ‘strategic patience’ with Pyongyang

by WorldTribune Staff, March 17, 2017 “All options are on the table” in dealing with North Korea’s continued provocations, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said during a visit to South Korea on March 17. “Let me be very clear: the policy of strategic patience has ended. We are exploring a new range of diplomatic, […]

Amid bread shortage, Venezuela seizes bakeries, arrests bakers

Amid bread shortage, Venezuela seizes bakeries, arrests bakers

by WorldTribune Staff, March 17, 2017 The socialist government in Venezuela has accused bakers of creating a bread shortage as part of an “economic war” aimed at destabilizing the nation. President Nicolas Maduro’s government has responded by arresting bakers and seizing their businesses. Maduro this week initiated what he called “Plan 700” against the “bread […]