Afghans Rally In Support Of The Charlie Hebdo Attackers Calling Them Heroes

Afghan men shout anti-U.S slogans during a demonstration in Jalalabad province February 22, 2012. Credit: Reuters/Parwiz

Reuters: Afghanistan rally hails Charlie Hebdo attackers as 'heroes'



WNU Editor: In a country that supports the death penalty for a Muslim who converts to Christianity .... this show of support should not surprise anyone. On a bright note .... only a few hundred showed up.

More News On Afghans Rallying In Support Of The Charlie Hebdo Attackers

Afghan demonstration praises Charlie Hebdo attackers -- AFP

Rally Held In South Afghanistan In Support Of Charlie Hebdo Attackers -- Radio Free Europe

Afghans demonstrate to show support for Charlie Hebdo attackers -- Europe Online Magazine

U.S. Air Strikes Continue Against The Islamic State

Smoke and flames rise over a hill near the Syrian town of Kobani after an airstrike, as seen from the Mursitpinar crossing on the Turkish-Syrian border in the southeastern town of Suruc in Sanliurfa province, October 23, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach

Reuters: U.S.-led air strikes focus on Kobani, Syria: U.S. military



WNU Editor: Dropping 5,000 bombs and missiles may be impressive on paper .... but the Islamic State is still continuing its offensive .... Islamic State Launch Pre-Dawn Assault on Iraq's 'Sacred City' (Vice News)

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US airstrikes target ISIS militants in Syria -- The Hill

Airstrikes against Islamic State total 1,867 in December, highest in five-month campaign -- Air Force Times

U.S.-Led Forces Drop Nearly 5,000 Bombs On Islamic State -- Radio Free Europe

US coalition drops nearly 5,000 bombs on ISIL -- Al Jazeera

5 Months of Air Strikes in Iraq and Syria in 4 Charts -- Defense One

What U.S.-led airstrikes in Iraq and Syria have hit, in one graphic -- Washington Post

IS forced to defend supply lines in Iraq: US -- AFP

U.S. forces 'building pressure' on Islamic State: military chief -- Reuters

Top U.S. Officer Seeks To Increase Military Aid To Iraq -- Radio Free Europe

Dempsey: U.S. eyes new ways to aid Iraq forces -- Military Times

U.S. lawmaker: Obama may make formal Islamic State force request soon -- Reuters

Libya's Warring Factions Agree To Hold New Talks Sponsored By The UN

Al Jazeera: Libyan factions to hold talks in Geneva



WNU Editor: All sides are miles apart for any hope of compromise and reconciliation. I expect the civil war to continue.

More News On Libya's Warring Factions Agreeing To Hold New Talks Sponsored By The UN

Libya's factions agree to new talks in Geneva next week -- Reuters

UN to host Libya peace talks in Geneva next week -- AFP

Libya: Rival Factions to Participate in UN-Backed Talks in Geneva -- Deutsche Welle

UN to Host Libya Talks in Geneva Next Week -- Sputnik

Senior UN envoy meets with Libyan stakeholders, warns ‘time running out’ to resolve crisis -- UN News Centre

From oil to infrastructure: Libya pays hefty economic price for instability -- Al Bawaba

Libya: The World Watches And Does Nothing -- Strategy Page

Sri Lanka army defied order to keep Rajapaksa in power: Sirisena aide

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's army defied orders from aides of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to keep him in power "by force" when it became clear he had lost his bid for a third term, the campaign spokesman of the newly elected leader said on Saturday.

Around 35,000 Germans rally in Dresden against racism and xenophobia

DRESDEN (Reuters) - A rally against racism and xenophobia on Saturday drew tens of thousands of people in the eastern German city of Dresden, which has become the center of anti-immigration protests organized by a new grassroots movement called PEGIDA.