11 of Syria's Rebel Groups Form Islamic Alliance

Eleven of the Syrian rebel groups have split from the rest of the opposition and formed their own alliance.

They are calling themselves the Islamic Alliance and compromise groups belonging to Al Qaeda and other extremist groups.

The eleven groups also consist of as much as seventy-five percent of the rebel's military strength.

Their stated goal is to establish an Islamist state in place of the Syrian regime.

Towards that, they are no longer representing the Syrian opposition council.

This move shows just how strong Islamist extremism is amongst rebel forces.

It also emphasizes how little western influence actually is over the rebels.

Death Toll in Pakistan's Island Creating Quake Hits 325

The death toll from Tuesday's quake in Pakistan has jumped up to three hundred and twenty-five and may go higher yet.

Thousands of buildings were destroyed in the shaking, trapping unknown hundreds of people.

Crews are digging through debris in hopes of finding survivors and with the plan to recover victims.

Pakistan has sent over a thousand troops to aid in rescue efforts.

The 7.7 quake was not only destructive, it also created a new island off the coast.

Last of The Missing From Colorado's Floods Found

The last six people missing after Colorado's floods have been reported safe. Officials had published their names, on Monday, and all six called in to say they were not missing.

Eight people were killed in the floods which caused massive destruction in the state, almost two weeks ago.

Nearly two thousand homes and more than two hundred business were destroyed, while over sixteen thousand homes and almost eight hundred business were damaged.

Hundreds of miles of roadway and some sixty bridges were damaged or destroyed, making
travel still very difficult. Repairing and replacing the travel system has been made a priority by the government.

Flooding also damaged several oil containers, leaking around twenty-seven thousand gallons. However most of it was swept away by the raging waters, leaving no trace of the oil.

All told damages in Colorado are estimated at more than two billion dollars.

Kenya Once Again Says Hostage Situation is Over

Officials in Kenya are once again saying that the hostage situation in the Westgate Mall is over. The mall was attacked, on Saturday, by Al Shabaab militants.

They had initially said it was all over, late Monday night, but fighting broke out again, on Tuesday. It is unclear if the government simple said it early or if terrorists had been hiding, making the government think it was over.

A total of seventy-two people were killed in terrorist attack. Sixty-one civilians, six military personnel, and five of the terrorists. Nearly two hundred were injured and the Kenyan Red Cross lists sixty-five as still missing. The missing may be in a part of the mall where explosions collapsed three floors of the building.

Eleven of the terrorists were captured. The government is working to determine if all of the militants are accounted for, or if some managed to escape. On Monday, they had been claiming that the attackers were made up of foreigners, however, on Tuesday they had no comment about those claims.

Egypt's Military Holds Off Moving Against Muslim Brotherhood

On Tuesday, Egypt's military made it clear that they will not yet move on a court's decree that banned the Muslim Brotherhood.

They instead will wait to see if a higher court supports the decree.

The Muslim Brotherhood challenged the ruling, calling it a "totalitarian decision".

If the ruling stands any and all assets belonging to the group can be legally seized.

Car Bomb in Damascus Kills 7

Seven people were killed when a car bomb exploded in a Damascus neighborhood.

Another fifteen people were injured when the blast tore through Tadamon, on Tuesday.

The blast was powerful enough to destroy several nearby buildings.

Crews searched through the rubble looking for survivors and victims.

Syria's government blamed the attack on terrorists and rebel forces.

7.8 Quake Kills 45 in Pakistan and Creates New Island

At least forty-five people were killed when a 7.8 quake struck in western Pakistan, on Tuesday.

The quake was felt as far away as New Delhi, India.

Most of the deaths occurred in Labach, where dozens of homes and building collapsed.

Houses and buildings were reported down all over the Awaran district.

Rescuers are working to free any survivors and find victims.

The government has sent two hundred soldiers to aid the region. 

A new island appeared, because of the quake, off the coast of Gwadar.

Located half a mile off the coast, it is about one hundred feet long, with a height of twenty to forty feet.

US Army: Specialist Joshua J. Strickland

Specialist Joshua J. Strickland, twenty-three of Woodstock, Georgia, died on September 21.

He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.

Strickland was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

US Army: Staff Sergeant Timothy R. McGill

Staff Sergeant Timothy R. McGill, thirty of Ramsey, New Jersey, died on September 21.

He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.

McGill was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group out of Middletown, Rhode Island.

His decorations include: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Special Forces Tab, Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal.

US Army: Staff Sergeant Liam J. Nevins

Staff Sergeant Liam J. Nevins, thirty-two from Denver, Colorado, died on September 21.

He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.

It was his fourth tour of duty between Afghanistan and Iraq.

Nevins was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group out of Watkins, Colorado.