Putin, Not Ukraine, Is Vexing America
By Finian Cunningham
It is about Putin being an independent world leader who is not bowing down to American imperial dictate.
NATO Attacks!
By Pepe Escobar
First thing we do, let's kill all the myths. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is nothing but the Security Council of the Empire of Chaos.
Just Say No
"He who defends everything, defends nothing."
By Eric Margolis
"We've got to stop ISIS...al-Qaida...Syria's Assad...Hamas...Hezbollah...
ISIS and Our Times
By Noam Chomsky
Human civilization, may now be approaching its inglorious end.
The Covert Origins of ISIS?
Video
Evidence exposing who put ISIS in power, and how it was done.
Michael Parenti: Empire Vs. Democracy
Video
Political Scientist Michael Parenti to the UW Oshkosh campus, Parentis discussion focused on the topic: Empire Vs Democracy.
The U.S. Government's Secret Plans to Spy for American Corporations
By Glenn Greenwald
Using covert cyber operations to pilfer "proprietary information" and then determining how it "would be useful to U.S. industry"
An Indigenous Peoples' History
Mr. Kurtz Comes to America
By Ron Jacobs
Entire nations of people were killed off, their cultures denied, and their lands stolen.
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Hard News
Yemen: At least 50 people killed in fighting north of Sanaa:
At least 20 from government forces and 30 Houthis fighters killed in Jawf, as protests continue in Yemen's capital.
Legal basis for Iraq troop deployment called into question as days wear on:
Under the terms of the 1973 War Powers Resolution, troop deployments into war zones may not last longer than 60 days, unless Congress explicitly authorises military force.
At least 25 killed in Syrian strikes on Islamic State stronghold:
Syria launched a series of airstrikes targeting a stronghold of the Islamic State extremist group on Saturday, killing at least 25 people, most of whom died when one of the missiles slammed into a crowded bakery, activists said.
Syrian Troops Recapture Town Near Damascus:
Syrian troops have recaptured a town in the eastern countryside of the capital Damascus, as part of the Syrian forces' wide-scale offensive to dislodge the rebels from the eastern rim of the capital, according to the pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV.
David Cameron must 'consider cooperating with Syria' to crush Isis:
Former chief of defence staff Lord Richards: He said: "My judgment is that you do have to come to some accommodation with them. Russia, ironically could play a very important role in that and Iran too.
17 people killed in Iraq attacks:
A series of attacks across Iraq today killed 17 people, including four Shiite militiamen and a Sunni tribal chief, officials said.
7 killed as Iraqi forces raid Kirkuk:
At least seven people, including two women, killed and 20 others injured after Iraqi forces launch offensive against IS.
US: 'No plans' for military coordination with Iran over IS:
According to earlier report, Khamenei approves cooperation with US forces battling jihadist group
How to boycott Israel: updated guidelines for academics:
This comes at a crucial moment - in the wake of Israel's latest spasm of horrifying destruction and mass killing in Gaza, and after a period of unprecedented growth in support for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS).
Libyan army kills at least 200 militants ahead of Benghazi op:
At least two hundred militants have been killed in two days as the army plans to storm militias currently in control of Benghazi, said Col. Mohammed Hijazi, a spokesman for the self-declared Libyan National Army, as cited by ITAR-TASS.
Somalia on high alert after al-Shabaab leader killed:
Somali officials warn of possible retaliatory attacks after U.S. drone strike kills al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane.
Sierra Leone to impose four-day nationwide lockdown to contain Ebola spread:
From September 18 to 21, everyone in the country will be confined to their homes, the government said.
Afghanistan: 15 Insurgents Killed in Zabul Operation:
At least 15 insurgents were killed and seven others injured in an Afghan security forces operation in southern Zabul province,
One Killed, Seven Wounded In A Suicide Attack In Kandahar:
A policeman was killed and seven civilians wounded in a suicide attack in Kandahar province last night.
Blame traded over Ukraine truce 'violations':
A ceasefire between government forces and pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's east appeared to be largely holding despite accusations by both sides of minor violations of the truce.
Destabilisation in Ukraine on US orders threatens Russia:
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko: "It's Uncle Sam overseas who is pushing us into this slaughter. And let's be frank: many politicians in Ukraine are fulfilling his orders," the president said
UK to send 1,000 troops for NATO Spearhead Force:
The UK will contribute 1,000 personnel to a new multi-national rapid reaction force, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. He suggested the NATO "multinational spearhead force" could be deployed anywhere in two to five days.
Pentagon To Use Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova For War With Russia:
The United States is preparing measures to assist Ukraine in the development of a new defense strategy and the strengthening of the National Guard, reads a statement posted on the Web site of the White House on Friday.
State Dept spokeswoman accuses AP's Lee of 'buying into Russian propaganda':
State Department spokesperson Marie Harf expressed her annoyance over the "tone" of AP reporter Matthew Lee's question about the creation of the NATO rapid reaction force in Eastern Europe and accused him of "buying into the Russian propaganda".
Russell Brand: How the media works: Video -
Even Left-Wing Media Supports The Establishment:
White House to delay move on deportations until after elections:
Immigration advocates, who have been asked to place their demands for deportation relief on hold for months and months - each time getting promised action was right around the corner - will be enraged
Dog eats homework:
IRS says it has lost emails from 5 more employees:
The Internal Revenue Service has lost emails from five more employees who are part of congressional probes into the treatment of conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status, the tax service disclosed Friday.
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