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ISIS to the Christians… Kill them

ISIS to Christians… “there is nothing to give them but the sword.”

Throughout northern Iraq, Christians are hunkered down in refugee camps, trapped in the desert, or in their homes, awaiting death.

Despite the presence of Christians in Iraq and Syria for two thousand years, today they face extinction in this region.

Canon Andrew White, head of the Anglican Church in Iraq “It looks as though the end could be very near,” he told the BBC.

Last week, Christians were warned to either leave the city of Mosul and other areas under Islamic State control, or they would have to pay a tax or be put to death.

The group, Human Rights Watch, reported on July 14 that homes in Mosul were painted with red letters to indicate homes of Christians.

Those Christians who have escaped have reported being deprived of all their belongings but for their clothing.  Escaping Christians were forced to pass ISIS checkpoints at town edges who also and additionally confiscated jewelry, money, automobiles, even food and water.  As they left they were warned “don’t even dream of returning.”

ISIS / Islam is very clear on this deal.  For those who live under the rule of a fundamentalist Islamic state, the options are laid plain and simple.  Run, convert, pay a fine, or be put to death.  There will be no coexistence.

Like the Nazis only a few short years ago, ISIS is glorifying and reveling in their killing and believe with all sincerity that they are doing the work of Allah.  Nobody is immune, fathers, mothers and children are being rounded up, beaten, beheaded or otherwise killed.

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES FOLLOW, VIEW WITH DISCRETION. Many viewers will find these images VERY disturbing.

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A child is photographed, waiting to be killed by militants. ISIS uses these images to terrorize others and to glorify their spree of terror.

A child is photographed, waiting to be killed by militants 
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SYRIA AGREES TO RUSSIAN PLAN TO PUT CHEMICAL WEAPONS UNDER INTERNATIONAL CONTROL

Reports out of Syria suggest that they have accepted the Russian proposal to place their chemical weapons arsenal under international control. President Obama has responded saying that if the reports are true the deal would be a “significant breakthrough”.

The UK Prime Minister, responded saying the plan must be “serious and genuine”.

Read More: The Telegraph

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ASSAD WARNS US “EVERYTHING POSSIBLE” IF SYRIA IS ATTACKED

In an interview on US television President Assad of Syria warned the US that “everything” would be possible if the US were to strike the country. Assad also repeatedly denied claims that he had used his chemical weapons stoke pile against his own people.

“You’re going to pay the price if you’re not wise. There are going to be repercussions,” Assad told CBS television in an interview recorded in Damascus and broadcast on Monday. “It’s an area where everything is on the brink of explosion. You have to expect everything.”

Also today Russia has urged Syria to hand it’s chemical weapons over to the international community. Russia’s plan was welcomed by the US and European leaders. Since the chemical weapons attack Russia has stood by the Syrian regime, claiming that rebels carried out the attack. However, most in the international community believe the weight of evidence points to the Assad government was to blame for the attack.

Read More: France 24

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HUNDREDS DEAD IN CHEMICAL WEAPONS ATTACK IN SYRIA

The medical aid charity Medecins Sans Frontieres has said it has treated around 3,600 patients in Syrian hospitals it works with who had “neurotoxic symptoms”, and they report 355 deaths.

MSF say the patients arrived at the hospitals on August 21st, the day Syrian rebel forces say the regime launched a chemical weapons attack. So far the Assad regime has denied the attacks, and has refused access to the site by UN inspectors.

MSF say they have no way to scientifically prove that the patients symptoms were caused by the use of chemical weapons, however MSF Director of Operations Bart Janssens, said “MSF can neither scientifically confirm the cause of these symptoms nor establish who is responsible for the attack,”

“However, the reported symptoms of the patients, in addition to the epidemiological pattern of the events, characterised by the massive influx of patients in a short period of time, the origin of the patients, and the contamination of medical and first aid workers, strongly indicate mass exposure to a neurotoxic agent.

“This would constitute a violation of international humanitarian law, which absolutely prohibits the use of chemical and biological weapons.”

The attack has led to wide spread international condemnation, and calls for the international community to take action against the Assad government. President Obama has previously said the use of chemical weapons would constitute the crossing of a red line and would change his calculations.

Read More: The BBC

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WORLD LEADERS AT G8 SUMMIT CALL FOR SYRIA PEACE SUMMIT

The G8 summit in Northern Ireland focused heavily on the continuing civil war in Syria. The world leaders were able to agree on the need for a peace summit as soon as possible, but they made no mention as to the fate of President Assad.

The talks caused tensions between Russia and the rest of the leaders. President Putin has been Assad’s most powerful ally in the conflict, who said at the summit that Russia would not rule out sending the Syrian regime more arms, saying “We are supplying arms to the legitimate government in accordance with legal contracts,”

It is believed Assad’s regime has killed more than 93,000 people. The US, Europe, Turkey and Gulf States support the rebels.

The leaders did not fix a date for any peace talks, however the commitment was seen as progress in the situation.

Read More: France 24

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CHEMICAL WEAPONS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED IN SYRIA

The deadly civil war in Syria has taken a turn for the worse with a chemical weapons attack on a southern suburb of Aleppo. The regime have blamed rebels for the attack which has left 25 dead, and many suffering from breathing problems. Russia has also said that it has seen evidence that rebels were responsible for the attack.

However, rebel forces have said they lack the capabilities to deploy chemical weapons, blaming the regime. Western nations have been skeptical of reports that rebels carried out the attack.

With White House spokesman Jay Carney saying, “We are deeply skeptical of a regime that has lost all credibility and we would also warn the regime against making these kinds of charges as any kind of pretext or cover for its use of chemical weapons.”

President Obama has previously warned the Syrian regime against deploying chemical weapons, saying it was a “red line” that could lead to US intervention.

A Reuters photographer in the area has spoken of smelling chlorine in the air after the attack, saying “I saw mostly women and children. They said that people were suffocating in the streets and the air smelt strongly of chlorine.”

Read More: The Telegraph

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SYRIA: ASSAD COULD BE GETTING READY TO USE CHEMICAL WEAPONS

As the civil war continues in Syria, there are renewed fears that Bashar al-Assad may use Chemical Weapons against his own people.

Secretary of State Hilary Clinton said at a press conference after a meeting with NATO leaders, “Our concerns are that an increasingly desperate Assad regime might turn to chemical weapons, or might lose control of them to one of the many groups that are now operating within Syria… And so as part of the absolute unity that we all have on this issue we have sent an unmistakable message that this would cross a red line and those responsible would be held to account.”

The United States has pledged support for the Syrian opposition. There will be a meeting in Morocco next week to discuss what further steps need to be undertaken to help resolve the conflict in Syria.

Read More ‘Desperate’ Assad could use chemical weapons in Syria, says Hillary Clinton- The Telegraph

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Iran’s President Calls for “New World Order”

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President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has given an interview with the Associated Press at the United Nations this week, where he calls for the establishment of a “New World Order”. Ahmadinejad wants to see the world move away from “years of American bullying and domination” In the interview he said, “God willing, a new order will come together and we’ll do away with everything that distances us…I do believe the system of empires has reached the end of the road. The world can no longer see an emperor commanding it.”

“Now even elementary school kids throughout the world have understood that the United States government is following an international policy of bullying,” he said.

Ahmadinejad also called American and Israeli insistence that Iran abandon it’s nuclear program as a non-issue, claiming America was using it as an excuse for the US to impose it’s will on Iran.

President Ahmadinejad is due to speak at the UN tomorrow, the United States delegates have already said they will boycott his speech.

In the interview Ahmadinejad also addressed the issue of Syria. He is calling for a group of countries to work together to bring an end to the bloody conflict in the country. However, intelligence suggests Iran is actively helping the Assad, with weapons and logistical support.

This will be Ahmadinejad’s last appearance at the UN General Assembly as he is due to leave office next June.

To read more about his interview see The Telegraph

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UN General Assembly Opens in New York

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The UN General Assembly opened today in New York. The annual gathering of world leaders will see 116 heads of state and government leaders meeting in New York. This year discussions will be dominated by the civil war raging in Syria as well as the heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. Also on the agenda is the continued economic crisis in Europe.

On Tuesday President Obama will address the assembly as well as the Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, and French President Francois Hollande. Wednesday will see the controversial Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in past years his speeches have seen mass walk outs of delegates, appalled by his hate-filled rhetoric. On Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will both be speaking. Last year the issue of Palestinian statehood was on the agenda, however it is believed this year the matter will be sidelined.

The gathering ends on Monday October 1st. The week will allow meetings of different delegates to discuss in detail the Middle East issues as well as the economic problems facing the world.

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Iran sends elite troops to aid Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria – Telegraph

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Iran sends elite troops to aid Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria – Telegraph.

Western Intelligence agencies have reported that Iran have sent elite troops to help Assad’s regime in Syria. They claim the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sanctioned the sending of 150 of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Syria is Iran’s closest ally in the region and the Iranians do not want to see the Assad regime fall.

Assad has enabled Iran to ship arms, supplies and equipment to Lebanon to help Hizbollah maintain it’s aggression against Israel.

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Israelis fear breach of Syria’s chemical arsenal

In Israel there was a rush to get gas masks on Wednesday over fears of Syria’s chemical weapons being used against them.

Until recently, there was no concern in Israel about becoming involved in the conflict inside Syria as the focus of Israel has been on the Iranian threat.

The nerve and mustard gas agents that are believed to be stockpiled in Syria could be open to fall into the hands of rouge groups such as Islamic militants from Hezbollah or others should Syria’s current government fall.

“For us, that’s a casus belli, or red line,” stated Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday.  On Israeli radio he indicated that Israel would act immediately to prevent that.

See Israelis fear breach of Syria’s chemical arsenal – International News | San Francisco Luxury Living.

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Chilling warning from Syrian defector

Syrian President Bashar Assad may have chemical weapons, may have used them already and may use them again.

For more on seeing the news before it happens see Prophet.tv

Chilling warning from Syrian defector | Video | Fox News.

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Rebel bombing kills top Syrian leaders, including Assad’s brother-in-law

Rebels in Syria launched a brazen attack in Damascus this Wednesday.  They released a bomb beside a high level meeting of security ministers killing three top regime officials which included Bashar Assad’s (the President) brother in law.

This may signal a change in what now looks like a civil war.

According to US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta the bloodshed is “rapidly spinning out of control” in Syria.

The officials killed (as reported by state run television) include: General Dawoud Rajha, General Assef Shawkat and General Hassan Turkmani.

For more news before it happens see prophet.tv.

see source article for more Rebel bombing kills top Syrian leaders, including Assad’s brother-in-law | Fox News.