Israeli Attack Destroys Russian Missiles Headed From Syria To Hezbollah, US Officials Say -- NBC
Israeli military forces destroyed a cache of Russian missiles that the Syrian government was reportedly prepared to deliver to the militant group Hezbollah, U.S. officials confirmed Thursday.
The officials stressed that the surface-to-surface Russian-made missiles were under Syrian military control in a stockpile at a port near the Russian naval base at Latakia.
The officials said this attack is expected to follow the usual pattern of several other Israeli strikes against Syrian missiles that were apparently on their way to Hezbollah – neither the Israelis, Syrians nor Hezbollah are likely to acknowledge the missiles ever existed or the strike ever occurred.
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MIDDLE EAST
Brahimi: No Geneva talks without Syria rebels.
U.N. prepares for regional polio outbreak in Syria and Lebanon.
Syrian army captures strategic northern town.
Russia continues weapons shipments to Syria.
Turkey, Iran signal thaw in ties amid mutual concern on Syria.
U.S. Senate open to delaying Iran sanctions after heavy White House push.
U.S. feels pressure to show progress in peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians.
October Iraq's deadliest month in five years.
In Iraq, Sunni attacks spark Shiite calls to arms.
Rebels and Islamists clash in Yemen, killing 30.
Israel-Gaza violence flares over tunnel. Israeli tank fire kills Gaza militant in clashes: Gaza sources.
ASIA
Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif says peace talks with Taliban have begun.
Pakistani political leader says NATO supply routes will be cut if U.S. drone strikes continue.
Japanese defense minister rejects Chinese protests over sea drills, denies interference.
Militant activities spreading in China, experts warn.
Beijing raises security alert after Tiananmen Square terror attack. China defends position on Tiananmen attack.
China manufacturing index hits 18-month high.
UN panel told NKorea regime to blame for deadly famine.
Thai parliament passes controversial political amnesty.
Oil companies try to collaborate in spite of S. China Sea disputes.
AFRICA
Kenyan warplanes bomb al-Shabab camp. Al-Shabab camp 'destroyed' after airstrike.
Kenyan press up in arms over 'draconian' media bill.
DR Congo army in 'last phase' push against M23 rebels after seizing guerrilla stronghold.
Congo rebels retreat, but unclear if rebellion near end: U.S. envoy.
U.S. troops increasing efforts to help capture African warlord Joseph Kony.
South Sudan: One-sided vote in disputed district.
Angola threat to end special relations with Portugal.
West African leaders promise to combat piracy surge.
EUROPE
Eurozone unemployment at record high and Greece downgraded out of the developed world… but America says it is Germany’s fault.
Snowden tells Germany he hopes U.S. will stop 'harmful behavior'.
Snowden disclosures fuel Europe's privacy fears.
Bosnia digging up what could be biggest mass grave.
Russia demands U.S. explanation over blacklisted singer.
Former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi, 77, 'secretly marries his 28-year-old fiancee in private ceremony at his house'.
AMERICAS
Kerry to Mideast, Europe on damage control mission.
Colombian president's ratings inch higher as unrest cools.
Colombia defense minister says troop cuts after peace 'big mistake'.
Obama aides weighed dumping Biden for Clinton, book says.
Venezuelan newsprint shortage halts regional paper.
Toronto mayor Rob Ford under fire after new police revelations over alleged crack video.
A yellow card, then unfathomable violence, in Brazil.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Syria becomes largest home to al Qaeda.
Report: US drones kill three in Pakistan.
Iraqi PM: Terror 'found a second chance' in Iraq.
Al-Qaeda front group releases execution video.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters.
Amid NSA spying revelations, tech leaders call for new restraints on agency.
Google, Samsung, Huawei sued over Nortel patents.
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