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ReportAnniversary of the Nassiriya massacre
Two days from the attack to Italian militants in Iraq
Today it is the anniversary of the Nassiriya massacre. On November, 12, 2003 a tank truck stuffed with 150-300 kilos of explosives, driven by four "kamikazes", exploded in the "Maestrale" base in Iraq... more
ReportIsis: claimed two attacks in Iraq and Syria
Responsible for both the wounding of the Italian soldiers and the killing of two priests
ISIS today claimed the Italian military attack in Iraq yesterday which resulted in five wounded, two of them in serious conditions. The same terrorist organization has today killed two priests in Syria,... more
ReportHong Kong: violence intensifies
China could deploy troops
The escalation of violence in Hong Kong seems not to know peace after pro-democracy protests that have been going on for about five months (see AVIONEWS). Today the police fired seriously injuring a demonstrator... more
ReportChina: "the Army is ready for new challenges"
President Xi Jinping's statements in a context of change
Communist Party Secretary General and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping called on local Armed Forces to be ready for combat and adapt to new challenges. A statement made during... more
Report30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall
Attempts to escape by aircraft and hot air balloons
November 9th is 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was a system of fortifications built by the East German Government to prevent the free movement of people with the Federal Republic of Germany... more
ReportUS plane drops bomb in Japan by mistake
Suspended training flights in the area
Today the US military has interrupted some training flights in northern Japan after an F-16 plane accidentally launched an inert bomb. The US aviation has suspended exercises near the Misawa air base in... more
ReportTurkey-USA: al-Baghdadi's sister captured, requested exchange
Ankara calls for the extradition of Imam Gulen from the USA
The Turkish Army has captured the sister of Abu Bakhr al-Baghdadi, the head of the ISIS killed last week by the United States (see AVIONEWS). European and US intelligence have many expectations: Rasmiya... more
ReportChile: 20 people died and 1600 wounded
Tear gas and hydrants on protesters - VIDEO
According to reports from the National Human Rights Institute of Chile, during the protests in the South American Presidential Republic, more than 20 people lost their lives and 1600 protesters were injured.... more
ReportMasked men shoot at protesters in Iraq
Violent repression, 18 dead - VIDEO
In Iraq this morning some black-masked men fired on protesters in Karbala, south of Baghdad, killing 18 people and injuring hundreds. Victims who join the sixty-three already registered in this new wave... more
ReportImages from a drone about killing Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Trump announced the success of the raid - VIDEO
President Trump said he had observed the killing operation Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a caliph of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS), trough footage taken by a drone. From the images you would see the... more
ReportNew American sanctions against Iran
Communication during the meeting between the US and Israel in Jerusalem
Today, during a meeting in Jerusalem, between the US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the United States has made it known that the economic pressure on Iran... more
ReportHong Kong: law proposal withdrawn
The chief executive Lam could also resign
Today, after five months of heated protests, Hong Kong withdrew the proposed extradition law in China (see AVIONEWS). A decision that was anticipated last September following violent riots.On Sunday, although... more
ReportChile: protests continue after the price increases
Several flights cancelled - VIDEO
Protests continue in Chile that caused the cancellation and reschedule of various connections and about 1,400 people remained interested. Although the increase in underground fares has been cancelled,... more
Report"Brexit": Johnson after the hesitation continues on his line
The vote between today and tomorrow
The watchfulness for the "Brexit" seemed to be ready (see AVIONEWS), but now the UK's exit from the EU is blocked again.However, the situation is not clear: at first Boris Johnson gave up and asked... more
Report"Brexit": the agreement has arrived
Criticism from the opposition: it will be difficult for Parliament to accept it
After a night of discussions, the "Brexit" agreement arrived today.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson posted on "Twitter": "Parliament must now let it be done".Westminster will have an extraordinary... more
ReportSyria suspected of using unconventional weapons from Turkey
Erdogan: "if the terrorists leave, the operation will end"
The Kurds suspect that Turkey is using unconventional weapons in Syria. The head of communication of the Syrian Democratic Forces (FDS) Mustafa Bali stated in a post on "Twitter": "Medical facilities no... more
ReportTurkey: we will never declare the "ceasefire"
US Vice President Mike Pence will be in Ankara today
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he was not worried about US sanctions and he would never declare a ceasefire in Syria (see AVIONEWS). His goal is to win as much ground as possible and send... more
ReportUS sanctions Turkey, but Ankara continues attacks
Possible accusation of war crimes - VIDEO
Today Donald Trump signed sanctions against Turkey that ignored the warnings and continued its assault in northern Syria. Measures against Ankara, more than anything else concerning an increase in steel... more
ReportRussia meets the United Arab Emirates
On the agenda space and economic cooperation, Syria and the fight against terrorism
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his meeting yesterday in the United Arab Emirates, said he was willing to collaborate in Space research with Abu Dhabi. The planned activities include the launch... more
ReportSpain: Catalan separatists condemned
Violent protests, access roads to the Madrid airport blocked -VIDEO
The Spanish Supreme Court yesterday condemned the separatist leaders of Catalonia with sentences of between 9 and 13 years in prison. Blocked rail and metropolitan access routes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport... more
ReportSyria: 785 fighters affiliated to ISIS fled
"Protection is very weak now"
785 fighters affiliated with ISIS have fled from Ain Issa camp near Raqqa. Even more than 100 women affiliated with the Islamic State and their children escaped from a camp where they were detained in... more
ReportJapan: for the typhoon the work of helicopters continues
The death toll reaches 56 people, the airports closed - VIDEO
In Japan, the violent typhoon "Hagibis" caused the death of 56 people, 15 missing and almost 200 wounded, and the budget would still seem destined to grow. Declared a state of emergency, there are thousands... more
ReportEcuador: agreement reached after days of violent clashes
Fuel price dropped to pre-crisis levels - VIDEO
An agreement was reached this morning at dawn between the delegation of the Ecuadorian natives (Conaie) and President Lenin Moren or after 12 days of violent protests following the austerity measures taken... more
ReportMissiles strike Iranian oil tanker on the Red Sea
Possible terrorist attack - VIDEO
Today two missiles have hit an Iranian oil tanker (NIOC) on the Red Sea near the coast of Saudi Arabia, just over a hundred kilometers from the port city Jeddah.It is feared that this is a terrorist attack... more
ReportSuspect in 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847 arrested
The man was taking a cruise in Greece
A suspected hijacker of the 1985 TWA plane was arrested in Greece last week. The man was blocked during a cruise to Mykonos and will be taken to the Korydallos maximum security prison in Athens. He is... more
ReportNorth Korea and China getting closer and closer
"Strategic" Alliance
While the ties between China and the United States are getting colder, North Korea leader Kim Jong-un promised to strengthen relations with Beijing today, considering the alliance between the two countries... more
ReportDrone aircraft against ISIS in Afghanistan
30 dead and 40 injured
The Afghan armed forces, supported by US aviation, hit some ISIS hideouts on the night of September 18 using drone aircraft, killing 30 people and injuring 40 ones. The attack was intended to destroy a... more
Report"Brexit": for Boris Johnson UK as the superhero "Hulk"
The Prime Minister was disputed in Luxembourg - VIDEO
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on September 15 "huge progress" towards an agreement between the European Union and Britain and he made a parallel with his country and the "Hulk" superhero able... more
ReportChina: North Korea and the USA resume relations
Invitation to dialogue between Powers
North Korea declared last Monday on September 9 that it intends to restart talks on the nuclear issue with the United States, but it warned that relations between the parties could be concluded if Washington... more
ReportSeptember 11th: four planes were hijacked 18 years ago
Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks but the world does not forget
Today it marks the 18th anniversary of a series of terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda, which occurred on September 11, 2001. Since then, the world has never been the same. New York commemorates the nearly three... more