Fars News Jan 5/6, 2016

02:07 - Jan 06 2016
NATO's Second-Largest Army Wages War Against 'Kids With AK-47s'
TEHRAN (FNA)- Ankara's recent military campaign against Kurdish rebels marks "a whole new level of escalation" in a decades-long conflict, with few truly understanding its scope and implications, Istanbul-based journalist Asli Aydintasbas asserted.
Russia's Army Will Get Some 5,000 New Pieces of Military Hardware by 2020
01:53 - Jan 06 2016
Russia's Army Will Get Some 5,000 New Pieces of Military Hardware by 2020
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian Land Forces' commander added that the army is expecting to receive the first brigade-size shipment of new Buk-M3 medium-range air defense systems in 2016.
UK 'Neglecting Human Rights' as Saudis Omitted From Death Penalty Strategy
01:30 - Jan 06 2016
UK 'Neglecting Human Rights' as Saudis Omitted From Death Penalty Strategy
TEHRAN (FNA)- The UK has been accused of neglecting human rights concerns in favor of trade deals, after it was revealed the government omitted Saudi Arabia from a list of countries that can be challenged and criticized for its continued use of the death penalty.
Saudis' Anti-Shiite Provocation Has Clear Geopolitical Goals
01:01 - Jan 06 2016
Saudis' Anti-Shiite Provocation Has Clear Geopolitical Goals
TEHRAN (FNA)- Riyadh's execution of Shiite Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was timed to coincide with the expected lifting of anti-Iranian sanctions and the rejuvenation of the Syrian peace process.
Russia: ISIL Uses Chemical Weapons in Syria With 'Very High' Probability
00:44 - Jan 06 2016
Russia: ISIL Uses Chemical Weapons in Syria With 'Very High' Probability
TEHRAN (FNA)- Facts point out that Takfiri terrorist groups, including ISIL, are probably using chemical weapons, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
'We Would Have Been Frozen': People of Frigid Ukrainian Town Thank Russia for Gas Supply
00:31 - Jan 06 2016
'We Would Have Been Frozen': People of Frigid Ukrainian Town Thank Russia for Gas Supply
TEHRAN (FNA)- People in a freezing town in southern Ukraine have thanked Russia and President Putin for restoring gas supplies on Monday evening. The town’s residents, who have been without gas for several days, pleaded for Russian help during a bitter cold spell.
Obama Blamed for Failing to Prevent Shiite Cleric’s Death
19:47 - Jan 05 2016
Obama Blamed for Failing to Prevent Shiite Cleric’s Death
TEHRAN (FNA)- The brother of a prominent Shiite cleric whose execution has roiled the Mideast and set off worldwide protests is blaming President Obama for failing to use his influence with the Saudi government to prevent his death.
Yemeni Forces Repel Saudi Cross-Border Attack
18:56 - Jan 05 2016
Yemeni Forces Repel Saudi Cross-Border Attack
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Yemeni army and popular forces thwarted an attempt by the Saudi-led forces to penetrate into Yemen from the Jizan province through the border crossing of Tawwal.
A Dozen Terrorists Killed in Syrian Army Artillery Attack in Eastern Ghouta
18:11 - Jan 05 2016
A Dozen Terrorists Killed in Syrian Army Artillery Attack in Eastern Ghouta
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian army pounded the militant groups' defense lines in the Damascus countryside of Eastern Ghouta on Tuesday.
EXCLUSIVE: Iraqi Forces Continue to Advance in Ramadi Area
17:46 - Jan 05 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Iraqi Forces Continue to Advance in Ramadi Area
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iraqi army and volunteer forces (Hashd al-Shaabi) continue their advances in Ramadi after taking control of the central parts of the city and defeating the ISIL Takfiri terrorists.