Donald Trump calls Syrian President a “Gas Killing Animal” and issues Russia with missiles threat
“Our relationship with Russia is worse than it’s ever been and that includes the Cold War.” Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to warn Russia about the dangers of aligning themselves with Syria after a Russian ambassador stated that they will shoot down any missiles fired at the country. In a tweet posted on Wednesday, […]
8 years ago
Airlines warned of possible missile strikes over eastern Mediterranean
It’s thought that missile air strikes could potentially occur in the next 72 hours. Europe’s air traffic controllers, Eurocontrol, have issued a Rapid Alert Notification for airlines travelling in the Eastern Mediterranean over potential air strikes on Syria. The Pan-European air traffic control agency is warning airlines to exercise caution due to the possible launch […]
8 years ago
Putin condemns Trump’s bombing of Syria as an international “act of aggression”
Earlier today it was reported that Trump had launched over 50 tomahawk missiles into Syria. This was aimed at a chemical base, which is believe to have been the origin of a chemical attack within the country earlier in the week. While it was also reported that there may have been Russian soldiers in the […]
10 years ago
“Is there literally nothing that can shame you?” UN ambassador’s powerful words to Syria, Russia and Iran
Samantha Power echoes the thoughts of people watching the destruction of Aleppo. Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations, has spoken powerfully about the deaths of hundreds of civilians in Aleppo as the Syrian government take control of the besieged city. As a deal was reached to evacuate rebels and civilians from Aleppo, […]
10 years ago
Omran Daqneesh has been reunited with his parents
Omran Daqneesh, the five-year-old boy victim of an airstrike in the city of Aleppo, has been reunited with his parents. Many are hoping that the shocking image of the bleeding and shellshocked Omran sat in the back of ambulance of the attack will prove a watershed moment in western attitudes to the conflict in Syria. […]
10 years ago
PIC: There’s an unexploded missile on the streets of Dublin today
Don’t worry, it’s fake. Missiles on the streets of Dublin are, thankfully, a rare sight, but there’s one on King Street in the capital today and it’s there for a very good reason too. The missile is a fake one and is a piece of street art designed by Will Leger on behalf of Goal […]
11 years ago