Op-Ed Articles
Forget 'Evil' Putin - We Are The Bloodthirsty Warmongers
By Peter Hitchens
Since 1989, Moscow, the supposed aggressor, has - without fighting or losing a war - peacefully ceded control over roughly 180 million people, and roughly 700,000 square miles of valuable territory.
The China-Russia Double Helix
By The Saker and Larchmonter 445
Make no mistake, what we are seeing is something unprecedented in history and it is much more than just an "alliance".
Are Americans Prepared For A Soviet Style Collapse
Dmitry Orlov - Interview
Dmitry is convinced that what Russia suffered in the Soviet collapse was a soft crash and what America is headed for can only be a catastrophic hard collapse.
Abbas: I'll Cut Ties With Israel If UN Move Fails
By AFP
"If it fails, we will no longer deal with the Israeli government, which will then be forced to assume its responsibilities as an occupier," he added.
Mads Gilbert: 'People Are Questioning Israel'
Video
A Norwegian surgeon who worked in Gaza shares his experiences during the latest Israeli offensive on the besieged Strip.
US Embassy in Havana - The Cuba Caper
By Peter Koenig
What would Cuba gain? - Zilch, zero, nothing. Not even a gradual lifting of the embargo had been announced.
The War to Start All Wars
The 25th Anniversary of the Forgotten Invasion of Panama
By Greg Grandin
The road to Baghdad, ran through Panama City.
War Crimes Case Filed in Germany
By Democracy Now!
A human rights group in Berlin, Germany, has filed a criminal complaint against the architects of the George W. Bush administration's torture program.
The Forgotten Futility of Torture
By Lawrence Davidson
Half of the American public even now believes that the use of torture was both justified and provided worthwhile intelligence. It is probable that the opinion of most elected officials is no different.
Ethics Training for Congress? Dream On
By Jim Hightower
They rode to victory on a tsunami of inherently corrupting corporate cash. Now they're being instructed in a crash course on Capitol Hill ethics.
The Lawless Manipulation of Bullion Markets by Public Authorities
By Paul Craig Roberts and Dave Kranzler
The foul stench of corruption and hypocrisy that emanates from Washington is the smell of a dying country.
The Predictable Start Of Vigilantism
Reverse Course on Police Militarization or Reap the Whirlwind
By Dave Lindorff
Police should not and cannot be armed troops who come in from the suburbs to act as an occupying army.
Americans Are Sick to Death of Both Parties
By Walter Dean Burnham, Thomas Ferguson
Increasing numbers of average Americans can no longer stomach voting for parties that only pretend to represent their interests.
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Hard News
Cameroon army kills 116 alleged Boko Haram insurgents, dismantles training camp:
"The Rapid Intervention Battalion of our army immediately launched an attack, seized 84 children between seven and 15 who were undergoing training in the camp, arrested 45 of the trainers and killed many more," he told Reuters. At press time, there was no independent confirmation.
Dozens killed in Nigeria bomb blasts:
At least 27 killed and 60 wounded in bomb attacks at a market and bus station in northeast Nigeria.
Boko Haram Slaughters Mass Of Captives In Horrific New Video:
A new video from Nigeria's home-grown Boko Haram extremists shows gunmen mowing down civilians lying face down in a dorm, and a leader saying they are being killed because they are "infidels" or non-believers.
UN warns of war crimes as hundreds killed in Libya:
Recent fighting in Libya has killed hundreds of civilians and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes, the UN said yesterday, demanding justice for serious rights violations and possible "war crimes".
Algerian Army Kills Militant Behind Beheading Of French Hiker:
In a late night operation, Algeria's army killed the leader of an Islamic State splinter group blamed for the kidnapping and beheading of a French hiker, the Ministry of Defense said Tuesday.
Report: Uprooted Muslims trapped in CAR:
Human Rights Watch says hundreds are trapped and living in deplorable conditions in enclaves after fleeing violence.
10 Children killed in Syria air strikes:
At least 10 children have been killed after two schools were hit in a series of air strikes carried out by the Syrian government in Damascus and villages in the Idlib province, sources say.
Islamic State Making Slow Gains in Syria Despite US Air Strikes:
IS continues to take over more Syrian territory, with battles focused around the largest city of Aleppo in northern Syria near the Turkish border, and Deir Ezzour, an oil-rich area closer to Iraq.
Firebrand Shiite cleric opposed to Kurdish claims killed in ISIS fighting: -
Wathiq al-Battat, a firebrand Shiite Iraqi cleric and militia leader known for his anti-Kurdish rhetoric and vehemently anti-Sunni diatribes, was killed in fighting with the Islamic State (ISIS) north of Baghdad on Sunday.
Rare Islamic State visit reveals 'brutal and strong' force:
Mr Todenhoefer said he was struck by their brutal zeal, and the scale of their ambition to carry out "religious cleansing" and to expand their territory.
Two Shiite militiamen killed in Yemen unrest:
Two Shiite militiamen were killed in the Yemeni capital on Tuesday in a series of small bomb attacks and a drive-by shooting, a medic and witnesses said.
Israel Destroys 1,000 Arab Homes in Negev Region:
Demolition policy has long been used by Israel to intimidate Palestinians and their families.
Erekat: UN to vote on Palestine bid before end of year:
The United Nations Security Council will vote on a draft UN resolution that sets terms for a final Israeli-Palestinian peace deal before the end of 2014, PLO official Saeb Erekat said Tuesday.
Jailed Fatah leader criticizes UN resolution on Palestine:
Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouthi on Monday criticized the UN resolution submitted to the Security Council by the PLO, urging the Palestinian leadership to reword the proposal.
Armed Indian tribal group kills 34 villagers:
At least 34 people have been killed by Bodo tribal fighters in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, private television channel NDTV is reporting. The attacks came after a joint team of Assam Police and the Indian army killed two Bodo fighters in the neighbouring Chiran district on Sunday.
Afghan police chief claims 151 Taliban fighters killed in 12-day battle:
At least 151 Taliban fighters have been killed by Afghan government forces during 12 days of fighting in the volatile east, near the border with Pakistan, the police chief of Kunar province has said.
Garden-variety DDoS attack knocks North Korea off the Internet:
The simplest explanation for North Korea's suddenly dropping off the Internet was a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that overwhelmed the isolated nation's tenuous connection to the rest of the world, experts said Monday.
Why the Sony hack is unlikely to be the work of North Korea.:
Everyone seems to be eager to pin the blame for the Sony hack on North Korea. However, I think it's unlikely. Here's why:
Sony To Release The Interview On December 25 After All:
The Marketing Campaign Is Now Complete:
Australian PM: Another terror attack considered 'likely':
Abbott does not raise alert level but says security agencies see heightened 'chatter' in wake of Sydney cafe siege
Ukraine votes to scrap non-aligned status: A NATO spokesman in Brussels said:
"Our door is open and Ukraine will become a member of NATO if it so requests and fulfils the standards and adheres to the necessary principles."
Russia to probe media reports that Ukraine military shot down MH17:
Russia's Investigative Committee is investigating a Russian newspaper report alleging that a Ukrainian military jet shot down Malaysian Airlines passenger plane MH17 over the rebel-held eastern part of the country last summer.
'U.S. military shot down MH370, claims former airline boss :
A former airline boss and writer claims the U.S. downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 because the military feared it had been taken over by hackers and was about to be used in a 9/11-style attack.
Russia bails out bank following ruble slide:
Russia has bailed out a mid-sized bank for about $500 million to save it from bankruptcy- a clear sign that the slide in the value of the ruble in the wake of falling oil prices is straining the banking system.
Ukraine Central Bank Conned Into Swapping Its Gold For Lead Bricks:
Just when one thought the story of Ukraine and its (now non-existant) gold could not get any more surreal, it did.
China pledges to help Russia overcome economic hardships:
China's foreign minister has pledged support to Russia as it faces an economic downturn due to sanctions and a drop in oil prices. Boosting trade in yuan is a solution proposed by Beijing's commerce minister.
China to 'Regulate' Foreign NGOs:
On Monday, China announced that it would move to "regulate" foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to keep political checks on these organizations and to prevent them from fomenting political unrest.
France to deploy soldiers after spate of attacks:
France is to step up police and military patrols in areas frequented by the public following recent attacks, Prime Minister Manuel Valls has said.
BBC chief: Anti-Semitism makes me question Jews' future in UK:
Danny Cohen: 'I've never felt so uncomfortable being a Jew in the UK as in the last 12 months'
Is Danny Cohen fit to be director of BBC TV?:
Might it be more appropriate for such a powerful job to be left in to a person who is primarily loyal to Britain and see this country as his home?
3 UK MPs named in Westminster paedophile ring:
In what could be the biggest sexual scandal to hit Westminster, three British members of parliament (MPs) and three members of the House of Lords are believed to have been named in a dossier handed to police concerning investigations into the alleged Westminster paedophile ring.
Mexican Police Helped Cartel Massacre 193 Migrants, Documents Show:
Local police in the city of San Fernando in northern Mexico were involved in the 2011 massacres of 193 mainly Central American migrants whose bodies were found in mass graves, according to federal prosecutors.
Deportation of Central Americans in Mexico Grows 53% in 2014:
As several Mexican politicians continue to criticize the United States for deporting thousands of people each year, in 2014, Mexico's deportations of Central Americans increased by 53.3 percent, according to Guatemalan officials.
Bowe Bergdahl court martial possible as US army refers case to general:
Move leaves Bergdahl, who was released in May after five years in Taliban captivity, open to possible disciplinary action for abandoning his post
New York Times calls for Cheney, Bush officials to be investigated and prosecuted for torture:
The editorial page editors are calling upon the Justice Department to open an investigation into the torture practices committed during the administration of President George W. Bush with an eye towards prosecuting those who "committed torture and other serious crimes,"
LAPD body camera footage won't be released to the public:
As the Los Angeles Police Department prepares to outfit its force with body cameras during interactions with the public, civil rights groups are concerned over the idea that footage won't be made public outside of court proceedings.
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