FOX News: Russian military build-up in Syria ‘unprecedented,’ officials say
U.S. officials are expressing growing concern about Russia's military build-up in Assad-controlled Syria, calling it "unprecedented" -- with one telling Fox News it compares in scope to Vladimir Putin's incursion into Crimea.
"It's beginning to look like Crimyria," the official told Fox News.
Two U.S. officials who have reviewed the latest intelligence told Fox News that satellite imagery reveals more flights of massive Russian An-124 "condor" military cargo planes landing in Syria. They are offloading troops, including just under 50 Russian marines, and armored vehicles.
U.S. officials said the Russian activity in Syria is unlike any they've seen since the start of the Syrian civil war four years ago.
MIDDLE EAST
Exclusive: Russian troops join combat in Syria - sources.
Iran gives Russia OK for Syria-bound flights.
U.S., allies launch 17 air strikes against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq: statement.
Syrian air base falls to rebels, troops exit: state TV. Syrian rebels seize government airbase in Idlib.
Syrian army, Islamic State battle for central oilfield.
US, NATO leery of Russian actions in Syria.
Turkish forces cross into Iraq for short-term PKK operation.
Turkey's Demirtas warns leaders heading towards civil war.
Protests in Turkey stoke fears of ethnic tensions.
Khamenei says Iran will not negotiate with U.S. beyond nuclear talks.
Khamenei: Israel won’t survive next 25 years.
Netanyahu: Khamenei's anti-Israel jibe leaves no room for illusion about Iran deal.
Mass protests expected as Lebanese leaders meet.
Egypt sends up to 800 ground troops to Yemen's war: Egyptian security sources.
ASIA
Afghanistan marks 14 years since the killing of Ahmad Shah Massoud.
Cambodian parties set to monitor voter registration pilot project.
India, Pakistan border chiefs discuss Kashmir.
U.S. military to investigate strike that Afghans say killed 11 police.
Australia to take 12,000 refugees, extend air strikes into Syria.
Myanmar president Thein Sein meets armed rebels for peace talks. Myanmar president wants ceasefire ahead of elections.
North Korea nuclear reactor showing signs of ramp-up, says thinktank.
Bangkok shrine attack suspect 'gave device to bomber'.
China plans to land lunar probe on far side of moon.
AFRICA
Nigeria military recaptures border town from Boko Haram.
Israel reopens embassy in Cairo four years after diplomats evacuated. Israel re-opens embassy in Egypt.
Egypt kills 56 militants in first two days of major operation in Sinai.
Nigeria army seizes vehicle with Boko Haram 'fuel, drugs'.
‘No need to panic’, S.Africans told after US terror warning.
Islamic State militants kill eight Libyan soldiers in Benghazi.
Kenya shopping mall evacuated after bomb scare, three arrested - police.
Six African nations 'among worst places to grow old'.
3 new Ebola patients found in Sierra Leone.
EUROPE
Denmark-Germany train traffic halted as police stop migrants.
U.N. says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe in 2015 and 2016.
At choke points on the way to Western Europe, chaos and growing frustration.
EU leader proposes quota plan for migrant crisis.
David Cameron says 'hard military force' needed to tackle Assad and Isis.
Russia is ready to establish airbases in neighboring countries – Russian PM.
Nearly 8,000 killed in Ukraine conflict, U.N. says.
Ukraine still faces threat of Russian military offensive: Poroshenko.
Resurgent Russia drawing northern nations closer.
Russia demands answers from Sofia, Athens as Syria flights blocked.
Business as usual as Queen becomes longest reigning British monarch.
AMERICAS
Agents say just 40 percent of U.S.-Mexico border under control.
Latin American nations offer to take in Syria refugees.
Obama musters more Senate votes for Iran nuclear deal.
House Iran vote expected on 9/11 anniversary.
Former Guatemalan President to be tried on fraud charges.
Venezuela extends Colombia border closure.
Leading political party pulls out of Haiti's legislative elections.
Quick action averts disaster as flames and smoke engulf London bound jetliner. The latest: British Airways' Boeing 777 catches fire in Las Vegas.
Trump asks CNN to give debate advertising sales to veterans.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda calls Islamic State illegitimate but suggests cooperation.
US puts Algerian Al-Qaeda figure on terror blacklist.
The ‘kill list’: RAF drones have been hunting UK jihadis for months.
ISIS use rape as ‘violent, brutal, terrorizing weapon,’ Angelina Jolie tells Lords.
Taliban flaunts al Qaeda links in latest issue of its official magazine.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Microsoft seeks to block US from accessing email overseas.
Apple unveils iPad Pro, new iPhones, revamps Apple TV.
Apple to show off new iPhones, Apple TV on Wednesday.
In China, a forceful crackdown in response to stock market crisis.
OPEC: Indonesia to rejoin oil group after 7-year break.
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