Nein: Iran rejects Germany’s condition that it recognize Israel

Nein: Iran rejects Germany’s condition that it recognize Israel

by WorldTribune Staff, October 2, 2016 Iran will not recognize Israel as a precondition for normalizing relations with Germany, the Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry said on Oct. 2. “Ties between Iran and Germany are based on mutual respects and interests, and no precondition would be acceptable in this regard,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi, said. […]

In leaked audio, Kerry admits losing ‘argument’ for force against Assad’s forces in Syria

In leaked audio, Kerry admits losing ‘argument’ for force against Assad’s forces in Syria

by WorldTribune Staff, October 2, 2016 A frustrated U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told a group of Syrian civilians last week that he “lost the argument” within the Obama administration for the use of force against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. “I lost the argument. I’ve argued for the use of force. […]

China to finance Egypt’s $45 billion capital city in the desert

China to finance Egypt’s $45 billion capital city in the desert

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 Egypt’s plan to build a glittering new capital city in the desert was written off by many as nothing more than a dream for a country with a struggling economy. That dream, however, appears headed for reality after China stepped in to bankroll much of the $45 billion project. China Fortune […]

U.S. coalition forces in Iraq now up to 8,000 in advance of offensive to retake Mosul

U.S. coalition forces in Iraq now up to 8,000 in advance of offensive to retake Mosul

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 The U.S.-led coalition now has 8,000 troops on the ground in Iraq. The U.S. said earlier this week it will send more advisers to assist the preparation for an assault on Mosul aimed at driving out Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). “The reason for the increase of […]

Saudis warn of ‘disastrous consequences’ after Obama’s veto of 9/11 bill overturned

Saudis warn of ‘disastrous consequences’ after Obama’s veto of 9/11 bill overturned

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 A U.S. law allowing victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to sue Saudi Arabia will lead to “disastrous consequences,” the kingdom warned on Sept. 29. The House of Representatives approved the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) earlier this month. It was passed by the Senate […]

Females chess players told to wear hijabs or else at 2017 world championships in Iran

Females chess players told to wear hijabs or else at 2017 world championships in Iran

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 The world’s top female chess players will have to sacrifice more than pawns at the 2017 world championships in Iran. Many of the players reacted with shock after being told they must compete for the world title while wearing a hijab. They accused Fide, the game’s governing body, of […]

Hillary Clinton’s Iran claims flatly contradicted by the facts, analysts say

Hillary Clinton’s Iran claims flatly contradicted by the facts, analysts say

by WorldTribune Staff, September 29, 2016 Hillary Clinton’s claims that on her watch as secretary of state Iran was “weeks away” from building a nuclear weapon and was building “covert facilities” were false, analysts say. “With respect to Iran, when I became secretary of state, Iran was weeks away from having enough nuclear material to […]

Trump poses no real threat to nuclear deal, Iran official claims

Trump poses no real threat to nuclear deal, Iran official claims

by WorldTribune Staff, September 29, 2016 A Donald Trump presidency would be “constrained by realities” and could not seriously impact the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said. “I think whoever gets into the … office of the president in the United States will have to move […]

U.S. sends 615 more troops to Iraq as Mosul battle looms

U.S. sends 615 more troops to Iraq as Mosul battle looms

by WorldTribune Staff, September 29, 2016 The United States has deployed 615 additional troops to Iraq as preparation intensifies for the battle to liberate Mosul from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). The new deployment puts the number of American troops on the ground in Iraq at over 5,000 for the first time since […]

Transcripts: Orlando terror attack triggered by U.S. drone strike killing ISIL commander

Transcripts: Orlando terror attack triggered by U.S. drone strike killing ISIL commander

by WorldTribune Staff, September 28, 2016 Terrorist Omar Mateen told a police negotiator that his attack on an Orlando nightclub was motivated by a U.S. drone strike in Iraq, transcripts made public by police show. The conversations between Mateen, who killed 49 people at the Pulse nightclub, and an Orlando police negotiator on June 12 […]