Air strikes kill at least 23 in Syria's Ghouta: Monitor
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/air-strikes-kill-23-syria-ghouta-monitor-180205144157441.html

Russian jet pilot 'pulled grenade pin' to avoid capture in Syria's Idlib
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42944357

Who is using chlorine as a chemical weapon in Syria?
https://www.rt.com/op-edge/417181-chlorine-attacks-syria-responsibility/

WMD Claims in Syria Raise Concerns over U.S. Escalation:
U.S. officials are making unsubstantiated claims about weapons of mass destruction - this time in Syria - while the media fails to ask tough questions, reports Rick Sterling.
https://consortiumnews.com/2018/02/04/wmd-claims-in-syria-raise-concerns-over-u-s-escalation/

Report: Thousands of escaped ISIS fighters "awaiting orders" in Syria
https://www.axios.com/islamic-state-escape-us-military-campaign-syria-98d6a5aa-2aac-4933-87bd-ac9b63cfbfb0.html

Isis 'far from finished' as jihadi fighters regroup in Syria
https://www.ft.com/content/c7c5fb38-05a4-11e8-9650-9c0ad2d7c5b5

Turkish Soldier Killed in Syria Shelling
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2018-02-05/the-latest-23-killed-in-airstrikes-on-damascus-rebel-suburb

Turkey/Syria: Border Guards Shoot, Block Fleeing Syrians
https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/02/03/turkey/syria-border-guards-shoot-block-fleeing-syrians

Iran urges Turkey to stop army offensive in northern Syria
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-iran/iran-urges-turkey-to-stop-army-offensive-in-northern-syria-idUSKBN1FP1WS

International arms watchdog: Most ISIS weaponry was purchased by the US and Saudi Arabia before being shipped to opposition forces in Syria and Iraq.
https://amityunderground.com/international-arms-watchdog-finds-that-most-isis-weaponry-was-purchased-by-the-united-states-and-saudi-arabia-before-being-shipped-to-opposition-forces-in-syria-and-iraq-isis-arms-kieslerpolicesupply/

17 militants killed in Iraq airstrikes: Military source
http://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/17-militants-killed-in-iraq-airstrikes-military-source/1055024

Explosion leaves seven people killed, injured in northern Baghdad
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/explosion-leaves-seven-people-killed-injured-in-northern-baghdad/

Six paramilitary personnel killed in armed attack against checkpoint in Diyala
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/six-paramilitary-personnel-killed-armed-attack-checkpoint-diyala/

HRW: Iraq forcefully displaced 235 families over Daesh ties
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180205-hrw-iraq-forcefully-displaced-235-families-over-daesh-ties/

Yemenis protest after US kills 7 people in Shabwa
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/yemenis-protest-drone-strike-kills-7-shabwa-180205121304481.html

Houthis: 46 Saudi air strikes in 48 hours
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180205-houthis-46-saudi-air-strikes-in-48-hours/

Israeli settler killed in West Bank stabbing attack
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/israeli-settler-wounded-west-bank-stabbing-attack-180205150437801.html

Exploding Phones and Poison Toothpaste: Israel Linked to Over 2,700 Murders
http://www.middleeastrising.com/exploding-phones-poison-toothpaste-israel-linked-2700-assassinations-2/

PA: Japan to recognise Palestine state, increase aid
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180205-pa-japan-to-recognise-palestine-state-increase-aid/

Children protest after Israel demolishes only school in Palestinian community (VIDEO)
https://www.rt.com/news/417847-israel-palestinian-school-demolish/

45 Palestinian schools under Israeli demolition threat
http://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/45-palestinian-schools-under-israeli-demolition-threat/1054358

Israel begins issuing deportation notices to thousands of African refugees
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-issues-deportation-notices-african-refugees-benjamin-netanyahu-a8194306.html?

'UAE buying arms from Israel'
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180205-uae-buying-arms-from-israel/

"I Refused to Secretly Spy" - An Iranian-American Turned Down the FBI and Wound Up With a Prison Sentence
https://theintercept.com/2018/02/05/ahmad-sheikhzadeh-spy-iran-nuclear-program-fbi/

Dozens killed & injured in twin bomb attack in Libya's Benghazi
https://twincitytelegraph.com/dozens-killed-injured-in-twin-bomb-attack-in-libyas-benghazi-graphic-video/

Suspected IS Fighters Killed in Libya Firefight
https://www.newdelhitimes.com/suspected-is-fighters-killed-in-libya-firefight/

Suspected jihadists kill two soldiers in Mali
https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/suspected-jihadists-kill-two-soldiers-in-mali-20180205

'Over 100 militants killed' in Afghanistan in 24 hours
http://aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/over-100-militants-killed-in-afghanistan-in-24-hours/1054058

Over 2000 killed, wounded in Afghanistan in January
https://www.pajhwok.com/en/2018/02/05/over-2000-killed-wounded-afghanistan-january

'15 Pakistani soldiers killed in massive "retaliation" by Indian Army'
https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-15-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-massive-retaliation-by-indian-army-426208

Maldives declares state of emergency as crisis deepens
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/maldives-declares-state-emergency-crisis-deepens-180205153207323.html

China accuses US of 'Cold War mentality' over nuclear policy
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42935758

Iran's Rouhani raps new U.S. nuclear plan as threat to Russia
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-nuclear-iran/irans-rouhani-raps-new-u-s-nuclear-plan-as-threat-to-russia-idUKKBN1FO076

US is Arming Neo-Nazis in Ukraine:
The US has provided military assistance to the Azov Battalion, known as a bastion of neo-Nazism within the Ukrainian armed forces
https://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=21048

The Saker; US sanctions, baffled Russians, hot air and history
https://thesaker.is/us-sanctions-baffled-russians-hot-air-and-history/

Venezuela Govt., Opposition Reach 99% Consensus in Dialogue
https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Venezuela-Govt.-Opposition-Reach-99-Consensus-in-Dialogue--20180205-0003.html

Tillerson says US considers Venezuela oil sale restrictions
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/05/tillerson-venezuela-oil-sale-restrictions/

Chile sex abuse letter contradicts Pope over 'cover-up'
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42949250

Dow Plunges 1175, The Biggest Point Drop In History:
The previous largest point drop for the Dow was 778 points. That was in September 2008, in the midst of the financial crisis.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/05/583325123/stocks-extend-losses-with-dow-dropping-more-than-300-points-at-the-open

No Slap On The Wrist: Wells Fargo Plunges After Federal Reserve Bars Lender's Growth
https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2018/02/05/no-slap-on-the-wrist-wells-fargo-plunges-after-federal-reserve-bars-lenders-growth/

FBI Accused Of Blocking Key Details On "Trump Dossier" Author
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-02-05/grassley-graham-blast-fbi-censoring-memo-calling-criminal-probe-trump-dossier

These are the best democracies in the world - and the US barely makes the list
http://uk.businessinsider.com/economist-intelligence-unit-2017-democracy-index-best-countries-2018-1

Rampant abuse and possible contempt of Court: what you need to know about the GOP memo
http://theduran.com/rampant-abuse-contempt-court-analysis-gop-memorandum/

Rep. Adam Schiff May Have Leaked Classified Info in Attempt to Counter FISA Memo
https://thepoliticalinsider.com/rep-adam-schiff-leak/

Trump Accuses 'Little Adam Schiff' of Criminal Leaks: 'One of the Biggest Liars And Leakers in Washington'
https://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-slams-little-adam-schiff-one-of-the-biggest-liars-and-leakers-in-washington/

Why we should fear the 'Washington establishment' figures who are pulling the strings in the Trump administration
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/donald-trump-rex-tillerson-establishment-media-iraq-syria-iran-turkey-a8191626.html

Trump calls Dems "treasonous" for not applauding his State of the Union
https://www.axios.com/trump-calls-democrats-treasonous-for-not-applauding-his-speech-1517861051-72f8f605-9ded-4842-8fdd-1f872355bdc6.html?