The U.N. General Assembly officially appointed António Guterres of Portugal as its next secretary-general as he pledged to combat terrorism and extremism while also fighting “xenophobia” and populism.
We cut through the bellicose signals to give you the straight dope on Russia's intentions
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A Syrian opposition monitoring group says Turkey-backed opposition fighters have begun an offensive under the cover of Turkish airstrikes to capture the northern Syrian town of Dabiq from the Islamic State group.
While Western media are filled with grim images of life in areas of Aleppo under siege by Russian-backed Syrian government forces, Russian news reports tell a very different story.
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USA TODAY |
For the Record's week in review: Trump's list of accusers grows
USA TODAY In early August, Donald Trump suffered a drop in the polls in the wake of an especially bad week, which included him feuding with a Muslim Gold Star family whose son died fighting for the U.S. Army in Iraq. For the Record's week in review summarized ... WHY IT MATTERS: Issues at stake in electionWashington Post Opinion: Trump has himself to blame for his historically bad weekLos Angeles Times FULL SPEECH: Obama slams Trump's 'politics of fear' at rallyThe Hill (blog) Politico -Bloomberg -CBS News -AOL News all 4,058 news articles » |
The head of Russia's Orthodox Church begins a four-day visit to Britain on October 15 that includes an audience with Queen Elizabeth II.
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An injured boy on Thursday in a government-held district of Aleppo, Syria. Rocket fire by rebels killed four schoolchildren, state television reported. On Friday, government forces delivered a fresh wave of airstrikes in the opposition-held eastern part of the city.
Some analysts believe the Russian leader’s strong response to criticism from Western leaders may be a way to deflect attention from simmering domestic problems.
Presence of Turkish troops in northern Iraq angers Baghdadby By SUSANNAH GEORGE and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA
ZELKAN CAMP, Iraq (AP) -- Tucked behind Bashiqa Mountain in northern Iraq, some 500 Turkish troops stationed alongside a local militia say they are training and arming Iraqi fighters to help defeat the Islamic State group. But their presence has strained relations between Iraq and Turkey and further complicated plans to retake the militant-held city of Mosul....
A rescue worker described to RFE/RL on October 14 the widespread destruction in the east of Aleppo. Rebel-held areas of the city have been under intense assault by Syrian and Russian forces. (RFE/RL's Radio Farda)
October 15, 2016, 4:04 PM (IDT)
The Obama administration is contemplating an unprecedented cyber covert action against Russia in retaliation for alleged Russian interference in the American presidential election, US intelligence officials told NBC News. Insider sources say the CIA has been asked to deliver options to the White House for a wide-ranging "clandestine" cyber operation designed to harass and "embarrass" the Kremlin leadership.
This comes in the wake of the Hillary Clinton staff’s insistence that the Kremlin is behind the shower of releases by WikiLeaks in the past 10 days of damaging and embarrassing emails dating to her service as Secretary of State and her current campaign for US president. The Kremlin has repeatedly denied the charge, challenging Washington to produce evidence.
The Indian Express |
Donald Trump's cozying up to Vladimir Putin makes him unfit for presidency: US nuclear security official
The Indian Express Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's cozying up to Russian President Vladimir Putinmakes him unfit to be the next US President, a top American nuclear security official has said. “This is a huge, huge deal. I think that Trump's motivation ... and more » |
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CBS News |
Donald Trump defends himself against sexual assault accusers
CBS News CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- During Donald Trump's second rally of the day, he announced dramatically to the crowd that his teleprompter – that he had uncharacteristically relied on for months – had stopped working. “And I notice every time I look up, ... How Donald Trump reacted when his teleprompters broke downWashington Post Donald Trump Dismantles Teleprompters At North Carolina RallyHuffington Post Protester attacked at Trump rallyCNN ABC News all 66 news articles » |
Reuters |
How Trump rallies the faithful: Belittle Clinton, news media
Reuters CHARLOTTE, N.C. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign rallies have turned into eruptions of barely contained emotions from his impassioned followers, who urge him to fight on despite a series of gut punches that have put his chances ... Partisan Crowds at Trump Rallies Menace and Frighten News MediaNew York Times all 3 news articles » |
Breitbart News |
Assad: Syria Is the Battleground for Another 'Cold War' Between US, Russia
Breitbart News Syrian dictator Bashar Assad said in a Friday interview with a Russian newspaper that the brutal Syrian-Russian assault on Aleppo was necessary to push “terrorists” back to Turkey, accusedTurkey of illegally invading his country with military forces ... Hillary's War: Can a No-fly Zone Over Syria Work?Haaretz Turkey 'fears Russia-US war' over SyriaSamaa Tv (blog) Assad Hopes Moscow-Ankara Thaw to Help Alter Turkish Policy Toward SyriaSputnik International all 3,408 news articles » |
Trump's Tax Returns: From Russia With Love?
The American Lawyer Never mind that Putin is a cruel dictator who crushes dissent, makes a mockery of human rights, and orders the invasion of sovereign countries. ... and praise Putin? Here's one possible answer: the personal financial self-interest of Trump and his top ... and more » |
Minneapolis Star Tribune |
Sanction Russia for its alarming cyberattack on democracy
Minneapolis Star Tribune “It's a huge attack on the U.S. political and electoral system — it shouldn't be viewed in partisan terms,” David J. Kramer, senior director for human rights and democracy at the McCain Institute for International Leadership, told an editorial writer ... |
Express.co.uk |
Putin vs the West: Now Russia accuses US of hostile 'scorched earth policy' towards Moscow
Express.co.uk According to the Kremlin's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, the US has been refusing to release cash from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank for international projects in Russia. Zakharova labelled the policy "very ... and more » |
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Voice of America |
Hundreds of Ukraine Nationalists March in Kyiv
Voice of America Several hundred members of far-right and ultranationalist groups marked Defenders Day inUkraine on Friday, marching through Kyiv as a show of support for Ukrainian fighters. The state holiday was set by Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko, who declared ... Far-right Ukraine fighters create political partyThe Times of Israel Ukraine: Radical nationalist fighters form political partyeuronews Ukrainian Nationalists Stage Torchlight March In Kyiv As New Far-Right Party Is BornRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Kyiv Post all 14 news articles » |
Reuters |
Obama meets with national security team on Syria, Islamic State
Reuters Reuters had reported that in the meeting Obama and his advisers would consider military and other options in Syria as Syrian and Russian aircraft continue to pummel the city of Aleppo and other targets, U.S. officials said. U.S. officials said they ... Obama to huddle with foreign policy team on SyriaPolitico all 13 news articles » |
Washington Post |
Are the Russians really preparing for war?
Washington Post Not really. The news has stirred fears among some commentators that we are on the brink of nuclear war, and definitely caused concern in the Baltics and Poland, which would be within range of the Iskander missile. Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, a Russian ... Former ambassador warns calls for protests at Russian embassy could endanger UK diplomatsTelegraph.co.uk Boris Johnson's Syria war crime claims 'Russophobic hysteria' as he's accused of putting our own Moscow embassy ...The Sun Russia Reads US Bluster as Sign of War Middle East Online Russia Beyond the Headlines all 3,733 news articles » |
Daily Star |
Putin to send Russian warships into English Channel amid growing tension over Syria crisis
The Sun THE ROYAL Navy is scrambling vessels to intercept a fleet of Russian warships Vladimir Putinis expected to send through the English Channel later this month, on their way to Syria. In a bold show of strength the Kremlin could launch flying drills off ... Royal Navy on high alert as Putin's Admiral Kuznetsov warship to sail near British coastDaily Star Navy on alert as Putin's warships head for British watersThe Times (subscription) all 9 news articles » |
There are concerns Russia will use naval journey as a show of strength, with reports suggesting fighter jets could launch drills
Russian warships are expected to sail through the Channel next week at a time of heightened tensions between Britain and Moscow over the war in Syria.
The navy said it and Nato routinely monitor other nations’ fleets when they enter UK waters, but the voyage comes amid western anger at Russia’s alleged complicity in bombing civilians.
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The Mercury News |
San Francisco: Police officer injured in shooting
The Mercury News SAN FRANCISCO — A suspect has been taken into custody by a SWAT team after a San Francisco police officer was shot Friday night in the city's Lake Shore neighborhood, according to police. Around 9 p.m. police confirmed on social media that an officer ... SF officer critically injured in shooting; suspect in custodySFGate SF police officer shot, wounded; suspect arrestedKCRA Sacramento San Francisco police officer shotin head during confrontation with suspectFox News KGO-TV-KTVU San Francisco all 13 news articles » |
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RollingStone.com |
WHY IT MATTERS: Issues at stake in election
Salon Donald Trump has proposed various means of choking off a terrorist influx, though that would dolittle to stop self-radicalized Americans. ... Besides holding major cities in Iraq and Syria, the group has either claimed responsibility or been linked as ... Special Report: Matt Taibbi on the Fury and Failure of Donald TrumpRollingStone.com Physically Attacked by Donald Trump – a PEOPLE Writer's Own Harrowing StoryPEOPLE.com all 4,751 news articles » |
Politico |
Trump accuses Clinton and media of trying to 'poison the minds' of voters
Politico Donald Trump, reeling from a steady emergence of new female accusers, kicked off his Saturday by lashing out at the media and “Crooked Hillary” for trying to “poison the minds” of voters with claims that Trump has a long history of forcing himself on ... WHY IT MATTERS: Issues at stake in electionWashington Post Why I Support Hillary ClintonHuffington Post Opinion: Trump has himself to blame for his historically bad weekLos Angeles Times The Hill (blog) -Vox -CBS News -BuzzFeed News all 5,085 news articles » |
Politico |
Trump accuses Clinton and media of trying to 'poison the minds' of voters
Politico Donald Trump, reeling from a steady emergence of new female accusers, kicked off his Saturday by lashing out at the media and “Crooked Hillary” for trying to “poison the minds” of voters with claims that Trump has a long history of forcing himself on ... Hillary Clinton's campaign to target women voters wary of Donald TrumpCBS News Peak Trump Madness: With a Month to Go, Donald Trump's Supporters Descend Into Conspiracy-Theory InsanityAlterNet Two Women Say Donald Trump Touched Them InappropriatelyNew York Times PEOPLE.com -Palm Beach Post -Donald Trump all 6,460 news articles » |
By a nearly 2-to-1 majority, Americans favor an active U.S. role in the world.
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Published on Oct 14, 2016
Friday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump remains defiant against sexual assault allegations. We examine how women in battleground state North Carolina are responding to gender issues in the election. Also: An investor’s view of the candidates, Shields and Brooks on the Trump accusations, how tobacco companies are targeting developing countries and Seth Meyers pokes fun at politics.
Published on Oct 15, 2016
Eight women have come forward and accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and harassment. Trump has denied all of the allegations, calling himself a "victim."
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CBS News |
US, Russia attempt restart of efforts to quell Syria violence
CBS News Saturday, in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Obama administration will re-engage with Russia, as well as several other countries, in the hope of finding a way forward in Syria, now in its sixth year of a war that has left 500,000 people dead and 6.6 million ... US broadens Syria talks after failure of truce deal with RussiaReuters Russia, US to meet regional powers for Syria talks in LausanneRT If they really wanted to Stop the War in Syria, they'd target RussiaThe Guardian The New Yorker -The Times of Israel -Fox News all 3,455 news articles » |
Washington Post |
Trump belittles accusers as unattractive, as more come forward
Washington Post GREENSBORO, N.C. — Donald Trump hurled personal insults Friday at the growing number of women who have accused him of groping and kissing them without their consent, labeling them as “horrible,” “sick” and “phony,” and suggesting that at least two of ... Trump's Assault Defense Focuses on Accusers' Motives, LooksNBCNews.com Donald Trump Mocks Women Who Accused Him Of Sexual AssaultHuffington Post Donald Trump's Warning for WomenThe Atlantic TIME -RollingStone.com -Mother Jones -PEOPLE.com all 4,383 news articles » |
CNN |
Little optimism as US considers next steps in Syria
CNN But for even that to work, the US would need cooperation from Russia -- one of the primary backers of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. "I have no special expectations," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during press conference Friday. and more » |
Politico |
The Trump campaign's new normal
Politico CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donald Trump hit back at a woman who accused him of sexual assault by accusing her of being ugly and claimed a Mexican billionaire was orchestrating his downfall. One of his teleprompters fell off its stands and he dismantled another ... Trump casts away his telepromptersCNN Donald Trump Mocks Women Who Accused Him Of Sexual AssaultHuffington Post Donald Trump defends himself against sexual assault accusersCBS News NPR -Breitbart News -The Hill (blog) -The Nation. all 118 news articles » |
