Salim Idris 2013 the United States began deliveries of ready-to-eat rations and Warrior Aid and Litter Kits (WALK) to the Free Syrian Army under the oversight of Idris, in what was the first U.S. delivery of tangible aid to Syria's armed opposition. Idris has issued letters and statements to Secretary of State John Kerry, President Barack Obama, and the United Nations Security Council to encourage international intervention and support in the ongoing Syrian Civil War. In an 8 June 2013 interview with the "New York Times", Idris outlined that continued international support for the Free Syrian Army, including "game-changing weapons," were required
This Is Christmas (Luther Vandross album) This Is Christmas (Luther Vandross album) This Is Christmas is the tenth studio album and first Christmas album by American singer Luther Vandross. It was released on October 18, 1995 by Epic Records. Produced by Vandross along with Nat Adderley, Jr. and Marcus Miller, the album received mixed to negative reviews from music critics and peaked at number 28 on the US "Billboard" 200 and number 4 at both "Billboard"s Top Holiday Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. A steady seller throughout the Christmas season, it was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), exceeding physical sales