EVENTS

"Bandera birthday" march in Kyiv

Any reports about the Syrian Arab Army taking control of Ain al-Fijah Spring in Wadi Barada today were inaccurate, Damascus, Syria.

Very heavy artillery by Syrian government forces striking rebel positions in southern Aleppo right now, Syria.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 169km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 60km W of Ile Hunter, New Caledonia

(3/3) Heavy weaponry + ammunition seized by government forces after rebel withdrawal from eastern Aleppo city: GAU-16/A and GAU-21/A, .50 cal HMGs, M79 Osa ammunition and RPO-A Shmels among the captured.

(2/3) Heavy weaponry + ammunition seized by government forces after rebel withdrawal from eastern Aleppo city: SPG-9/2A28 Grom 73mm ammunition, RPD LMG (rarely seen in Syria), many Mosin Nagant rifles, PG-7VT tandem-warhead RPG round, PG-2 RPG grenades.

(1/3) Heavy weaponry + ammunition seized by government forces after rebel withdrawal from eastern Aleppo city: (At least) two T-55s, SPG-9/2A28 Grom 73mm.

"Abu Khattab al-Qahtani", said to be an Afghanistan and al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula veteran + Syrian "Abu Mutassim al-Deiri" were killed in the 2nd suspected CJTFOIR drone strike near Sarmadā, Idlib Governorate, Syria.

Iraqi Army soldiers beating up a man allegedly from al-Qadisiyah district, Mosul, after finding him in a mosque inside the city, Iraq.

In the 1st day of 2017, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent alongside the International Committee of the Red Cross installed a generator for a mill which will provide flour for 500000 people in Aleppo city, Syria.

Footage: "We will return the water!" Syrian Army soldiers preparing to storm Syrian rebel positions in Ain al-Fijah, Damascus countryside today.

Islamic State's Amaq: IS-Sinai attacked an Egypt'ian army bus with 2 IEDs yesterday in Arish, killing/injuring 20.

Jabhat Fateh al-Sham media activist confirms the death of "Abu Omar al-Turkistani", a tier-one leader who was spearheading a merger with Joulani. Killed in a CJTFOIR drone strike, Sarmadā, Idlib Governorate, Syria.

The moment an IS car bomb racing towards SDF positions near Mahmudli is blown up before it reaches its target, Raqqa Governorate, Syria.

Video from the scene of a suspected CJTFOIR drone strike against a Jabhat Fateh al-Sham vehicle in Idlib Governorate, Sarmadā Motorway, shows the White Helmets recovering charred bodies, Syria.

Idlib reporter, Mustafa Hallak, denies the death of Sheikh "Musleh al-Alyany" in a suspected CJTFOIR drone strike against a Jabhat Fateh al-Sham vehicle on Sarmadā motorway, Idlib Governorate, Syria. "He's currently at home sipping on tea" says one other source.

Islamic State said it carried out the bomb attack on the Syrian coastal city of Tartous that Syrian state media said killed two security officers. Islamic State said in an online statement claiming the attack that two of its members detonated car bombs. It did not say whether they were suicide attackers or provide any further details.

CJTFOIR drone strike reportedly targets Jabhat Fateh al-Sham vehicle and kills Saudi Sheikh "Musleh Al-Alyany", an individual close to Muhaysini and Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, Idlib Governorate, Syria.

Suspected CJTFOIR drone strike against a Jabhat Fateh al-Sham vehicle on Sarmadā motorway, kills 4 people near the Turkey border, Idlib Governorate. Another drone is also currently reported.

Ex-suspect of Reina attack posted a picture from a police department saying "I just gave my testimony, please delete my pictures", Istanbul, Turkey.

North Korea states it is preparing to test-fire inter-continental ballistic missile

Still violations to the truce are ongoing. Syrian government forces and Hezbollah are storming the besieged Wadi Barada & are bombing Wadi Barada from ground and sky. Reports Ain al-Fijah spring has been captured by pro-Syrian government forces as the Syrian government looks to remove this rebel pocket, Damascus, Syria.

The Syrian Observatory for Human rights has documented since the Turkish-backed and begun Euphrates Shield campaign in northern Syria '277 civilians killed' from the 24th of August 2016 (Turkey's intervention) until today the first of January 2017. The civilian victims include 65 children and 38 women; in addition, dozens of others wounded by Turkish airstrikes and bombardment, northern Aleppo, Syria.

Iranian Brigadier general Salami, IRGC deputy commander: The siege of eastern Aleppo was a "strategic patience", and the pictures of killed people were "fabricated", Syria, Iran.

Photos of Mahmudli town, captured this morning by the SDF after clashes with IS fighters, Raqqa Governorate, Syria.

Nationalist march in Slovyansk on 1st January

Poroshenko to residents of the occupied part of Donbass: we will unite

Surveillance footage captures Reina attacker's entrance to Reina nightclub last night, Istanbul, Turkey.

23 dead, 17 missing after ferry catches fire in Indonesia

Hundreds march to remember the nearly 800 victims of Chicago’s gun violence in 2016

The most powerful Republican-led Congress in 20 years will convene Tuesday.

Rebels killed in Wadi Barada Iranian Brig. General Gholam Ali Kalizada who fought in the Iran-Iraq war while "on duty in Syria for the Zeinab Shrine", Damascus, Syria.

.@NPRinskeep: "In spite of some of the fireworks of recent days, the logistics, the basic work of the transition is going on."

Owner of Istanbul nightclub says he received warning from 'American intelligence'

Rome theater fires orchestral director for denying Santa

The mass shooting on New Year's in Istanbul is the latest in a series of terror attacks in Turkey

PM of Syria Imad Khamis arrives in Aleppo, marking the first ranking official to visit the war-torn city in years.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hints at test of intercontinental ballistic missile

DNC calls for Sessions to recuse himself from Trump's attorney general nomination

Cotton: Obama "undermined" efforts to get tough on Putin

Donald Trump promises a revelation on hacking, saying he knows "things that other people don't know"

Donald Trump says he has inside information on hacking

Update on Istanbul Sariyer mosque shooting: The gunman was targeting his father in the mosque and has been detained.

DNC chair: "Trump broke the blue wall"

Washington Post flubs report on Russia hacking utility company

Hundreds march through downtown Chicago carrying crosses for each of the more than 760 killed in the city in 2016.

Brazile: Trump has ‘enormous’ opportunity to find common ground with Dems

Kellyanne Conway's husband could get top role in Trump's administration

Authorities: Person dies after fall down boiler shaft DC

New NYC subway line opens today — 98 years after it was first proposed

Sylvester Stallone among Trump's New Year's Eve party guests

Rep. Darrell Issa: Joe Biden must ‘stay engaged’ after leaving office

2 people injured, attacker fled the scene

Heavy clashes on multiple fronts in Wadi Barada bet. rebels and Hezbollah & reports of large no. of Hezbollah fighters amassing in Dimas area

Texas judge blocks Obama's transgender mandate

64th SyriaCeasefire violation: government helicopters drop barrel bombs on Basima and Wadi Barada (~1.5 hours ago).

The White House staff readies for a whirlwind moving day

Trump’s Twitter ‘freaks the mainstream media out,’ incoming White House spokesman says

Florida Democratic Congressman @CharlieCrist 'open' to Trump's 35% anti-outsourcing tax on US businesses

[Men on photo are not Istanbul nightclub attackers] New photos of the Istanbul nightclub attacker

Turkey Istanbul - Man opens fire in a mosque in Istanbul's Sariyer district. At least 2 people injured. Attacker fled scene.

.@newtgingrich on what he fears most about Trump presidency: "That they will lose their nerve."

Top Trump aide: "Absolutely'" Trump will keep tweeting as president

Van Jones: "The Clinton days are over"

.@donnabrazile: Trump has opportunity "in the first 100 days, to show that he is eager to find common ground."

French employees can now legally ignore work emails outside of office hours

Pope Francis says 2017 will be a good year if people do good and reject hatred: "That's how peace is created."

Van Jones: For some, the election was "a referendum on a certain kind of elitism in the Democratic Party"

Rep. Charlie Crist: ‘God would be pleased’ with Trump’s shift on Dreamers

Shooting in front of mosque in Istanbul, reports of injured people

Donald Trump wishes his "many enemies" a happy New Year

.@newtgingrich on Trump: "Early on I thought he was serious, but I wouldn't have told you he was inevitable. And he wasn't inevitable."

Trump expresses doubts about online security

Obama: I won't leave after Trump inauguration

Flight of Russian diplomats expelled from US now on its way to Moscow. #RSD88

DNR groups says they recorded Ukrainian MLRS near the separation line

Emerging reports of a gunman opening fire on an Istanbul mosque in the Sariyer area with a shotgun and is on the run, two injuries are reported.

GOP rep: New Congress will take 'holistic' approach to jobs

If Trump ends up punishing overseas companies, he'll take aim at not only his own brand, but Ivanka’s as well

Top Trump aide suggests Obama's Russia sanctions may be "political retribution"

A Russian who has been wanted by Interpol for terrorism since May 2014 has been detained at Kyiv's Boryspil airport.

Merkel calls for compassion in face of terror threat

Russian Special flight plane left U.S

McCain to spend New Year's Day in Ukraine

Russian forces artillery reportedly hits Ukrainian positions near Kalynove-Troitske from positions near Skakhanov

A picture allegedly showing Euphrates Shield forces inside a residential area in the city of al-Bab, Syria.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 - 209km N of Tobelo, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 224km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia

West of Horlivka: mortars, artillery and small arms clashes

The official spokesman of the negotiating team, Osama Abu Zaid: The Syrian government's violations of the truce agreement resume in Rif Dimashq and Aleppo front lines, Syria.

Turkish PM denies reports that the Reina nightclub attack in Istanbul wore a Santa costume during the attack, Turkey.

Six airstrikes on Wadi Barada right now, seems the Syrian government stopped the attacks yesterday on Wadi Barada only because of the storm and weather, Damascus, Syria.

Bullets from Turkey nightclub attacker hit passing cars in Istanbul.

PKK leadership member Karayilan:nKurdish forces had nothing to do with the deplorable attack in Istanbul.

ISIS has claimed credit for two suicide ops, one in Intisar, another in Sada, Mosul, allegedly killing 27 altogether. Iraq

Over 100,000 celebrated in Kiev's St Sophia square

ISIS attacked and burned position of PMU in western Tal Afar

ISIL claims they killed 11 Iraqi army soldiers and destroyed 3 Hummers in Northern Mosul

Liwa Suyuf al-Sham in Azaz-Aleppo has merged with Sham Front

Syria Civil Defense Volunteers put out a fire after Heavy artillery bombing attacks Harasta city in RifDimashq

German police arrested North African man with shotgun, faked ID's, stolen car, stolen license plate and bomb building materials in Walldorf

Attack on prison near Manama leaves dead 1 police officer and free prisoners held on terrorism charges

Yemen pictures: Old homeless man freezing in pain with no blanket to cover cold feet. 1 of millions suffer in poorest Mideast nation.

At least 5 Saudis, 2 Tunisians among those killed in Istanbul nightclub attack

1,300 civilians flee Wadi Barada and go towards al-Rawda

Libya: Misrata's 3rd Force targeted LNA's 12th Brigade at the Brak Military Base with Grad rockets this morning

Foreign victims of Istanbul attack include citizens from Israel, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Libya and Lebanon

IS published an article calling Jabhat Fateh al-Sham leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani a traitor, blaming him for the 'fall of Aleppo' and inviting JFS members to join them.

Hmeimem Centre representative: Attack on Wadi Barada does not violate ceasefire because rebels in the area are affiliated with JFS/Nusra

Cologne police detain hundreds of "African" men, aiming to prevent repeat of attacks seen in city a year ago.

After failed government assault this night, only sporadic clashes in WadiBarada. 1st morning without airstrikes since 2 weeks.

Many "convicted fighters" escaped from Jau prison in Bahrain after unknown gunmen attack

Aleppo: Heavy Assad airstrikes on Western Aleppo today

Failed IS inghimasi attack against Euphrates Shield forces in the outskirts of al-Bab while trying to take advantage of the fog.

At Istanbul morgue, relatives and friends outside

SDF captured Mahmudli, IS resisting heavily east of Jabar Sharqi

#WrathOfEuphrates : confirmed AlMahmodiyah taken by SDF from ISIS

RuSOF driving past an empty cluster rocket warhead on Jabal al Akrad @ 1:04

Jaysh al-Islam published an infographic with stats showing the amount of forces of the Syrian government that their group had killed in Syria during the year 2016 with a total of 1659.

The death toll from the terrorist attack in a bar in Istanbul, rises to at least 39 including a number of foreign tourists.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 58km NW of Francisco Pizarro, Colombia

44 ceasefire violations at Donbas in the last day of 2016

Statement from Turkey's top Religious cleric Dr Mehmet Görmez, the President of the Presidency of Religious Affairs, Turkey.

White House statement on Istanbul attack, Turkey.

This allegedly is the Reina attacker, changing his clothing after the shooting, Istanbul, Turkey.

Deputy Press Sec. Eric Schultz says Pres. Obama has been briefed about the Istanbul Reina attack.

'Our thoughts are with victims and their loved ones,' EU High Representative Federica Mogherini says on the Istanbul Reina nightclub attack, Turkey.

Surveillance footage taken from outside the Reina nightclub, Istanbul, Turkey.

One of the injured victims of the attack in Reina night club in Istanbul says that the gunmen/gunman had opened fire on people then looked to see if there were people alive to shoot at them also, Turkey.

Turkish authorities have issued a gag order (media ban) on the attack at Istanbul Reina night club, Turkey.

Alleged video footage taken from inside the Reina nightclub, Istanbul, Turkey.

The Turkish army reportedly shelled the SDF-held city of Manbij to start their 2017. Two children were allegedly wounded in the shelling, northern Aleppo, Syria.

Two suicide bombers detonated their explosives, killing at least two security officers in the Syrian city of Tartus, Syrian state television reported. It said the officers were part of a security patrol that stopped the bombers, who then blew themselves up. Others were injured in the blasts, including civilians, state TV said.

.@jensstoltenberg (NATO Secretary General): Tragic start to 2017 in Istanbul. My thoughts are w/ those affected by the attack on people celebrating New Years and w/ the Turkish people.

One of the victims is a police officer in the Istanbul Reina nightclub shooting. The police officer was shot dead at the entrance of the club. There was just one sole attacker also, and not two, the governor of Istanbul says.

At least 35 killed, 40 wounded in Istanbul Reina night club attack, Turkey.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 124km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia

At least 40 people have been wounded after (a) attackers/attacker had opened fire at the Reina Istanbul nightclub during New Year's celebrations, 2 hours into the year 2017 in Turkey.

First footage from outside the Istanbul nightclub. Men are asking for ambulances, Turkey.

CCTV footage catches one of the Istanbul shooters disguised as Santa in Reina nightclub, Turkey.

The gunmen chose one of the most crowded nightclubs in Istanbul and reportedly chanted Takbeer and spoke in Arabic as they had opened fire on the nightclub, Turkey.

Two gunmen in Santa Claus costumes have killed at least two civilians in Istanbul's famed Reina nightclub. The owner of the nightclub says that United States intel had warned against such an attack.

An armed attack has taken place in a nightclub in Istanbul called Reina in the Ortaköy area, reports of injuries as the attacker is suspected to still be in the building, Turkey.

Two suicide attacks reportedly hit Tartus city, western Syria, after 48 hours of cessation of hostilities in Syria. Reports that 6 people have been killed.

Footage near Istanbul Reina night club, Turkey.

Putin and Netanyahu discuss Syria Crisis, Israel-Palestine relations – Kremlin.

Syrian government forces violate the ceasefire attacking Ein Tarma city using artillery bombing, no casualties reported, Damascus.

.@Raqqa_SL: While people around the world are celebrating the New year, Raqqa city receives the New Year with an air strike by warplanes.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 27km ENE of San Isidro, Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 177km SSE of Taron, Papua New Guinea

One year later: Cologne streets are filled with police on #NewYearsEve

IS footage of their suicide bombing that targeted civilians in Baghdad Iraq

Syrian government forces violate the ceasefire attacking Harsta city using artillery bombing, no casualties reported, Damascus.

There have not been any violations so far that could "undermine" the ceasefire in Syria, Turkey’s minister of national defence Fikri Işık said today according to Anadola Agency.

Syrian Coalition denies Iran’s allegations about any presence of IS and Jabhat Fateh al-Sham in Wadi Barada, Syria.

ISIS member detained in Kirkuk

Attacks on Wadi Barada in rural Damascus by the Syrian government has stopped for now and the Free Syrian Army spokesman/legal adviser Abu Zaid claims he is online with the factions in the pocket to ensure that there are no violations, Syria.

Resolution 2336 adopted. The Security Council "welcomes" the Russian-Turkish agreement on the ceasefire, and the Astana talks, Syria.

UN Security Council vote on the Russia-Turkey Syria resolution moves to 1 pm EST after being suspended earlier today, Syria.

IS-affiliated Amaq News Agency reports that 11 civilians were killed, 28 injured, most of them women and children in IS-held al-Bab today by Turkish airstrikes/artillery.

McCain: Checking out a battlefield souvenir from Marine commander in Ukraine: the base of a 125mm tank shell

In 30 minutes, the UN Security Council votes on a joint Russian-Turkish resolution on whether to endorse the ceasefire reached and the proposed Astana talks.

Water is getting back slowly to Aleppo city. Daesh stopped the main water pump in Maskanah for unknown reasons few days ago.

Rebels declare that if attacks on Wadi Barada don't stop at 8 PM, the ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey will be considered as over and operations will restart.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 79km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Twenty six jurists plus judges and preachers from Jabhat Fateh al-Sham support the verdict of the scholars which obligates rebel factions to merge.

Hezbollah-affiliated media .@C_Military1 tweets that the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims: 21467 opposition and IS fighters were killed by the Syrian Army (and it's allies) in 2016, Syria.

Euphrates Shield: Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army forces capture Daghilyash village west of al-Bab from IS militants, northern Aleppo, Syria.

Insurgents strike in Kashmir’s Handwor, policeman dead

Forty jurists from Ahrar al-Sham support the verdict of the scholars in Syria which obligates the factions to go ahead with the merger.

Seventeen scholars in Syria have published an Islamic verdict which obligates rebel factions in Syria to go ahead with a merger and unite.

Sydney rings in the new year with spectacular fireworks show

Government shelling with heavy artillery on "Triangle of death" in northern #Daraa (Tel Antar, Tel Alakiet)

ISIL claims 18 Iraqi soldiers killed in attack S-E to Mosul

ISIS claimed responsibility for killing a Taliban leader in Jalalabad East Afghanistan

Pro-Assad forces shelling northern suburbs of Aleppo with artillery

Iraq joint operations officially announce Akroob north Al-Hadbaa district Mosul completely captured by Iraqi Army 16th Division

Iraqi forces pushing into mosul Eastern districts from three directions

Senator John McCain Announces Emergency Hearing Over Trump's Russia Connection

Many Russian troops reached Aleppo after landing in Nayrab Airbase

Counter Terrorism units have stormed Al-Karamah district of east Mosul

Saakashvili met with U.S Senator John McCain

Assad forces attacking Almarj area in Rif Dimashq using artillery and machine guns fire this wounded one civilian.

Chechen military police in Aleppo

Another IS emeer ( Ebu Ensari ) killed in an airstrike in Al Bab by TuAF.

More Reinforcement of TR Army arrived in Elbeyli near the border

Libya : BAM official confirms an ISIS presence, 150 - 200 PAXs, in Wadi Ghirza, south of Bani Walid - reports.

Wadi Barada still intensively targeted by airstrikes and artillery after whole night of clashes in Hussainyah. Rebels took out tank near Afrah

Turkish army killed about 50 "Islamic State" fighters in al-Bab

Three killed as car falls from 5th floor of parking garage in Japan: Media

Rebels Statement: government continued violations will destroy ceasefire. Unhelpful Russia signed different agreements with the 2 sides

Clashes in Jobar east of Damascus city center

Assad forces continues assault on Wadi Barada and eastern Ghouta villages in Damascus area. Also shelling on southern rural Aleppo

Iraq-i forces liberate al-Quds neighborhood in eastern Mosul, raise Iraqi flag on buildings: Commander

Russian Special Flight Il96 between Iceland and Greenland on its way to US to pick up expelled SVR and GRU persons.

Despite Russian claim, one of Syria's most powerful rebel groups, Ahrar al-Sham, hasn't signed up for political talks. Signature not listed.

SAA in Sharifah village near T4 East Homs

SDF captured 20% of Mahmudli village, fighting continues

Besieged Homs province this morning. Mortars and artillery shells

Gazientep train station: many armored vehicles for operation in Syria

USAF B-52 bombing ISIL positions in Mosul

ISIL claimed double suicide bomber attack in Baghdad

Heavy airstrikes being reported in northern Mosul as Iraq's forces advance towards Al-Hadbaa. A new frontline.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 246km NNW of Saumlaki, Indonesia

18 dead and dozens hurt after a double suicide bomber attack at a market in Al-Sinak, central Baghdad.

48 ceasefire violations at Donbas yesterday

At least 2 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Connecticut theater where rapper Meek Mill was performing

In 2012, we had killed 67 fighters, 65 in 2013 and killed 141 fighters alone in J&K this year: Gen Dalbir Singh on last day as Army Chief

2 explosions hit market in Baghdad, causing an unknown number of casualties

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 37km WSW of Kiska Volcano, Alaska

Sports festival organized by J&K Police continues to attract participants in Srinagar

Delhi: 69 trains delayed, 16 rescheduled and 4 cancelled

Delhi: 69 trains delayed, 16 rescheduled and 4 cancelled

Wadi Barada civil society/relief statement on the Syrian government's violations of the ceasefire, access for water maintenance teams, and the need for UN/ICRC access.

Delhi: 9 international flights delayed and 1 cancelled, 3 domestic flights delayed and 2 cancelled