Reports: Russia Bombs U.S. Aid Offices, Schools, Hospitals in Syria
Russia has again been accused of bombing humanitarian aid offices, schools, and hospitals in northern Syria, resulting in civilian deaths, according to reports.
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Daniel Wiser is an assistant editor of National Affairs. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in May 2013, where he studied Journalism and Political Science and was the State & National Editor for The Daily Tar Heel. He hails from Waxhaw, N.C., and currently lives in Washington, D.C. His Twitter handle is @TheWiserChoice.
U.S. General: Military Will Face ‘Great Pressure’ to Lower Standards for Women in Combat Roles
Current and future U.S. military leaders will face immense pressure to lower standards in the services in order to allow more women to serve in combat roles, a top general recently warned.
Acting Army Secretary Steps Down
The acting Army secretary is stepping down from his post until he is able to win confirmation from the Senate, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Obama Donor Arrested on Corruption Charges Tied to Venezuelan State Oil Firm
A Venezuelan oil contractor and Houston resident who donated thousands of dollars to President Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign was recently arrested on charges of bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering, according to reports.
Iran to Receive Major Economic Windfall as Nuclear Deal Begins
Iran’s economy is set to receive a substantial boost in the next two years as a result of billions in sanctions relief from the nuclear deal, according to a new forecast, a windfall that could also secure more resources for the Iranian military and its terrorist proxies.
U.S. General: We Have ‘Hugged’ the Russian Bear for Too Long
The commander of U.S. forces in Europe says the United States has accommodated Russia for too long amid aggressive military actions by Moscow and a shrinking U.S. footprint in the region.
Experts: Cyber Attack in Ukraine a Doomsday Scenario
A destructive cyber attack on power companies in Ukraine last month was an unprecedented event that increases the threat to critical infrastructure around the world, experts say.
Hong Kong Officials Accuse China of Abducting Publisher, Violating Autonomy
Five officials with a Hong Kong publisher have now disappeared after that company printed books critical of China’s Communist Party, raising concerns that Beijing has escalated its efforts to crack down on opponents in the territory.
Russian Missile System in Syria Threatens U.S. Pilots
Russia’s S-400 missile system in Syria has the range to target airbases in the region with a U.S. presence, according to a new analysis.
Clinton-Linked Sultan Bans Christmas
The sultan of Brunei, whose government is a Clinton Foundation donor, has forbidden his citizens from openly celebrating Christmas, the Telegraph reports.
