Iranian commander: 100,000 missiles in Lebanon ready to hit Israel

Iranian commander: 100,000 missiles in Lebanon ready to hit Israel

by WorldTribune Staff, July 3, 2016 An arsenal of some 100,000 missiles is based in Lebanon ready to strike Israel, the deputy commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said. “The opportunity to destroy Israel is now better than ever, because tens of thousands of long-range missiles all over the Islamic world are ready […]

Out of Fallujah: Coalition airstrikes hit ISIL convoys, kill some 250 jihadists

Out of Fallujah: Coalition airstrikes hit ISIL convoys, kill some 250 jihadists

by WorldTribune Staff, July 1, 2016 The Iraqi air force and U.S.-led coalition warplanes killed as many as 250 Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) jihadists in airstrikes on a pair of convoys fleeing Fallujah. “More than 20 helicopters took part in the mission and were able to destroy more than 138 vehicles,” said […]

ISIL gunmen kill Coptic priest in N. Sinai for ‘combating Islam’

ISIL gunmen kill Coptic priest in N. Sinai for ‘combating Islam’

by WorldTribune Staff, July 1, 2016 A Coptic Christian priest was murdered on June 30 by a squad of gunmen from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant’s (ISIL’s) Egyptian affiliate. The jihadist group said in a statement posted on social media that the gunmen from ISIL’s Sinai Province affiliate killed 46-year-old Raphael Moussa in the […]

Saudi prince in talks with Six Flags theme parsk as part of ‘Vision 2030’

Saudi prince in talks with Six Flags theme parsk as part of ‘Vision 2030’

by WorldTribune Staff, June 30, 2016 In a nod to the more than 50 percent of the population under the age of 25, Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Sultan is looking to construct U.S.-style theme parks in the kingdom. Bin Salman, the 30-year-old who has risen swiftly since being appointed deputy crown prince last year, is […]

U.S. grants ‘extension of relief’ to China firm in Iran sanctions case

U.S. grants ‘extension of relief’ to China firm in Iran sanctions case

Special to WorldTribune.com Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty The U.S. government has extended through August 30 a reprieve for ZTE Corporation from tough export restrictions imposed for allegedly violating sanctions against Iran. The Commerce Department on June 27 said the reprieve will allow the Chinese smartphone maker to continue exporting equipment containing U.S. technology. […]

Wave of the future? First robot lawyer overturns 160,000 parking tickets without breaking a sweat

Wave of the future? First robot lawyer overturns 160,000 parking tickets without breaking a sweat

by WorldTribune Staff, June 28, 2016 A robot lawyer, working pro bono, has gotten 160,000 parking tickets overturned, saving thousands of people in New York and London an estimated $3.9 million. The free online chatbot laywer, called DoNotPay, is touted as the “world’s first robot lawyer.” It was launched 21 months ago by self-taught British […]

Long-term Boeing consultant, former ambassador, was key advocate for Iran nuclear deal

Long-term Boeing consultant, former ambassador, was key advocate for Iran nuclear deal

by WorldTribune Staff, June 27, 2016 A former State Department official who advocated for the Iran nuclear accord failed to disclose his ties to Boeing and the aircraft maker’s ultimate interest in the deal’s success. Thomas Pickering, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, was one of the most persistent advocates for the nuclear deal and […]

Britain ‘open for business’ as Cameron rules out second Brexit referendum

Britain ‘open for business’ as Cameron rules out second Brexit referendum

by WorldTribune Staff, June 27, 2016 No do-overs for Remain. UK Prime Minister David Cameron, in a blow to to the anti-Brexit crowd, insisted they will not get a mulligan on the June 23 vote in which Leave triumphed. A second referendum is “not remotely on the cards,” Cameron’s spokesman said on June 27, responding […]

ISIL launches new attacks in eastern Afghanistan

ISIL launches new attacks in eastern Afghanistan

by WorldTribune Staff, June 27, 2016 Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is staging a comeback in Afghanistan just months after Kabul said the terror group had been defeated. At least a dozen Afghan security forces and civilians were killed and another 18 wounded as ISIL jihadists attacked police checkpoints in the Kot area […]

Another ‘establishment’ in trouble: Anarchy, ‘security chaos’ reported in Palestinian camps

Another ‘establishment’ in trouble: Anarchy, ‘security chaos’ reported in Palestinian camps

by WorldTribune Staff, June 26, 2016 The established order is in trouble not only in the United States and Europe, but also in Palestinian territories. Tens of thousands of Palestinians are on the brink of open revolt amid “security chaos” in refugee camps that are run by “mafia leaders.” “A quick chat with young Palestinians, […]