• Syrian Civil War Update: Russia and Turkey Supports Ceasefire, Does Not Include Terror Groups

  Russia and Turkey are in the forefront of enforcing the ceasefire, which may bee deemed as an act that could mark peace in Syria.

  

• Iraqi Forces Conduct Second Massive Operations To Retake Mosul

  Ground operations and airstrikes have been considered to be the biggest offensive since the liberation of Iraq in early 2000 from deposed leader Saddam Hussein.

  

• Putin Says Russia Will Not Expel Anyone after US Sanctions, Kicks Out 35 Russian Diplomats

  In a turn of event, Russian President Vladimir V. Putin has announced that he would not retaliate against the United States' orders of expelling 35 Russian diplomats from the U.S. and closing two Russian compounds as retaliatory measures to the U.S. Presidential Election hacking.

  

• Berlin Attack Update: Police Detains Man With Links To Attacker

  Investigators think this man may have information regarding the attack. More victims could have been taken were it not for the advanced braking system of the truck.

• Israel Risks 'Two-State Solution' For Peace With Palestine Over Settlements Issue, Kerry Says

  Peace efforts face "grave jeopardy" between Israel and Palestine according to US Secretary of State John Kerry. Israeli Prime Minister says that this statement is not balanced.