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Free Syrian Army fighters with weapons stand guard at the frontline against forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the Al-khalidiya neighbourhood of Homs.(Reuters / Handout)Russian Military Presence In Syria Poses Challenge To US-Led Intervention -- The GuardianAdvisers...

Rebel forces seized the town Kabo, 350 kilometres north of Bangui, on Wednesday (AFP/Graphic)Rebels In Central African Republic Take City Of Bambari -- BBCRebels in the Central African Republic (CAR) have seized the key city of Bambari as part of their offensive against President...

Photo: Cmdr. Job W. Price, 42, died Saturday, Dec. 22, of a non-combat-related injury while supporting stability operations in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. US Navy handoutUS Navy Seal's 'Apparent Suicide' In Afghanistan Under Investigation -- The GuardianCommander Job W Price died...

Prince Harry Fires 100lb Hellfire Missile In Afghanistan Airstrike Attack On The Taliban -- Daily Mail* Gunship co-pilot, 27, unleashed missile in October airstrike* Apache unit has the highest ‘kill rate’ in the warApache co-pilot Prince Harry launched a missile attack on the Taliban...

Image: The port city of Tartus is sheltered by a mountain range. In Ravaged Syria, Beach Town May Be Loyalists’ Last Resort -- New York TimesTARTUS, Syria — Loyalists who support the government of President Bashar al-Assad are flocking to the Mediterranean port of Tartus, creating...

Syrian Patriarch Vows To Stay Despite Violence -- Deutsche WelleIslamist rebels have warned Christian towns in central Syria they will be attacked if they do not evict forces loyal to President Bashar Assad. Syria's new Greek Orthodox leader has called on Christians to stay put.In a video message, seven armed men, including an Al-Ansar Brigade militia...

Dozens Killed In Air Strike On Syrian Bakery -- Al JazeereaAt least 90 people queuing at a bakery in the town of Halfaya in Hama were killed in the attack, activists say.At least 90 people were killed and scores of others injured in an air strike on a bakery in Syria's central Hama province, activists said.Activists on Sunday told Al Jazeera that the...

Thousands Protest During Anti-Rape Rallies In India; Journalist Killed -- CNNNew Delhi (CNN) -- Thousands of protesters defied a ban on demonstrations in New Delhi on Sunday, venting their anger over a gang rape incident.For a second day, demonstrators were blasted with water cannons in the Indian capital. While some dispersed, others huddled tightly...

WNU Editor: Some cool trailers of upcoming films. The Will Smith film 'After Earth' looks cool. (Yes ... .I am a sci-fan fa...

CIA: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Not A Realistic Portrayal Of Hunt For Osama bin Laden -- Christian Science MonitorThe CIA says scenes of torture in the new film 'Zero Dark Thirty' are not an accurate portrayal of the hunt for Osama bin Laden. This follows similar criticism from three senior US Senators who say the film is 'grossly inaccurate and misleading'.In...

North Korea Rocket 'Has 10,000km Range' -- BBCNorth Korea's recent rocket launch shows it has the ability to fire a rocket more than 10,000km (6,200 miles), South Korean officials say.The estimate, which would potentially put the Western US in range, was based on an analysis of rocket debris.However, there was no confirmation that the North had the...

Egyptians Back New Constitution In Referendum -- ReutersAn Islamist-backed Egyptian constitution won approval in a referendum, rival camps said on Sunday, after a vote the opposition said would sow deep social divisions in the Arab world's most populous nation.The Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, which propelled President Mohamed Mursi to power in a June...

Israel 'Preparing For Collapse Of Assad Regime In Syria' -- The TelegraphBenjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel and its allies are preparing for the collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Syria. Speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, Mr Netanyahu said such an event would have "implications" for Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons.Israel...

Photo: Gen. James Amos. WikipediaMarine Corps To Discuss Ethics With Generals After Scandals -- USA TodayPublicity over Petraeus' resignation and extramarital affair have prompted meetings on how to avoid ethical challenges.The Marine Corps' top officer is meeting with all the service's...

In Afghanistan, A Hard Holiday For Troops -- Navy Times/USA TodayFORWARD OPERATING BASE ARIAN, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan — First Sgt. Alan Robison is missing Christmas with his wife and children for the fourth time due to deployments."I'm really big on Christmas so when I'm home my family really goes all out with the tree and lights on the house,"...

RIA Novosti / Oleg UrusovRussian Military's Support Of GLONASS On Ice After Corruption Scandal, Technical Failures - Report -- RTThe Russian Defense Ministry has reportedly refused to adopt GLONASS, the country’s rival to GPS, due to its technical shortcomings. One of the system’s...

Capt. Michael Stackhouse, of Lima, Ohio, and 1st Sgt. Christopher Roche, of Alexandria, Va., both with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Saber, place gold combat spurs on the feet of Saber Troopers, March 2, 2012. Gold combat spurs are presented to troopers serving more...

Reports: Obama Has Selected CIA Director -- USA TodayTwo likely candidates rise to the forefront of potential nominees.If media reports are true, President Barack Obama planned to announce nominations for his entire national security team Friday, including the new CIA director.The...

Attack: A U.S. ambassador and three other Americans were killed in the terror strike that occurred on the eleventh anniversary of 9/11US Denied Access To 'Multiple' Suspects In Custody In Benghazi Terror Attack -- FOX News"Multiple" suspects are in custody connected to the deadly...

Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, speaks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a meeting in Damascus, February 7, 2012. Photo by ReutersWhen It Comes To Syria, Russia Sends Missiles, Mixed Signals -- FOX NewsRussia continues to send mixed signals over its stance...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (RIA Novosti/Vladimir Astapkovich)Syria’s Chemical Weapons ‘Safe For Now’ - Moscow -- RIA NovostiMOSCOW, December 22 (RIA Novosti) - Chemical weapons are under the control of the Syrian government, which has consolidated them in one or two locations,...