Op-Ed Articles
Lavrov: Obama's Confirm US Involvement in Coup
By RNA - TASS
According to the Russian foreign minister, Barack Obama confirmed the US has been involved in the Ukrainian state coup since the very beginning.
Guardian Op-Ed Calls for WWIII. Sure, Why Not?
By Riley Waggaman
Since the beginning of time, television pundits and other serious thinkers have beckoned the young to die or lose limbs in pointless, illegal wars.
War Is the New Normal
Seven Deadly Reasons Why America's Wars Persist
By William J. Astore
How do we inoculate our children against such a permanent state of war and the war state itself? I have one simple suggestion.
Paradise Stolen
Don't Show Your Children
Must Watch - 5 Minute Video
If you're a child, or an adult who's afraid to face reality, do not watch this video.
US, Israel Acknowledge Terror Attack, Murder of Imad Mughniyah
By Moon Of Alabama
It had been assumed that the assassination had been a Mossad plot but the "news" in the story, based on "former U.S. intelligence officials", is that the CIA was heavily involved and that Bush gave the order to kill Mughniyah.
Hasbara Happenings: US Media Again Propagandises For Israel
By CJ Werleman
The US media, conservative or liberal, has become a loudspeaker for the Israeli government.
Gaza in Arizona
How Israeli High-Tech Firms Will Up-Armor the U.S.-Mexican Border
By Todd Miller and Gabriel M. Schivone
"We have learned lots from Gaza," he told the audience. "It's a great laboratory."
Delusional America
By Paul Craig Roberts
The United States government and the American people cannot contend with reality, because they do not know what the reality is.
Malcolm X Was Right About America
By Chris Hedges
The civil rights leader, assassinated 50 years ago this month, knew that empire cannot be reformed-it must be destroyed.
Greece Under Attack
By Paul Craig Roberts
Washington will not permit any independent governments to arise in Europe.
Stephen Fry on God - The Meaning Of Life
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The God who created this universe - is quiet clearly a maniac.
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Hard News
Bush Blair Legacy Continues As -:
Almost 1,400 Iraqis killed in January violence:
Civilians make up more than half of all casualties, with UN figures showing that month was one of deadliest in years.
12 ISIS rebels killed and dozens wounded in a rocket attack western Baghdad:
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense said the Iraqi government announced on Sunday, that 12 terrorists were killed and dozens of others from "ISIS" were injured
Isis: Yazidi mass grave with 25 bodies of children, women and men found in Iraq:
Kurdish forces have found yet another mass grave containing the remains of about 25 members of the Yazidi minority, believed to have been killed last year by the Islamic State (Isis), according to officials.
Peshmerga regain control of Kirkuk oil field occupied by ISIS:
A security source in Kirkuk revealed on Saturday, that Kurdish Peshmarga forces managed to regain control of al-Khabaz oil field south of the province after ISIS terrorists entered it during the past few hours
Obama budget allocates $8.8 bln to fight ISIS, help Iraq:
President Barack Obama's fiscal 2016 budget requests $8.8 billion to fund U.S. efforts to fight ISIS militants, bolster Iraq's army and strengthen the "moderate" opposition in Syria, documents released on Monday showed.
Gates: Destroying ISIS "Unattainable" Video-
"With the means that he has approved so far, I think that's an unattainable objective."
Former head of UK army: We're reaping what we sowed in Iraq:
The former head of the army has said British troops may need to be deployed in Iraq and Syria to fight Isis, and admitted the West is "reaping a little bit of what we sowed".
Syria air strikes kill 32: pro-rebel activists:
Syrian government air strikes on opposition-held towns across the country killed at least 32 people Monday, and wounded dozens more, an activist group said.
Blast targeting bus near Shi'ite shrine in Damascus kills six:
A bomb tore apart a bus thought to be carrying Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims in Damascus on Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding 19 in a rare attack at the center of the Syrian capital, a Reuters witness and local media said.
Horror in Japan as video purports to show hostage beheaded:
Appalled and saddened by news of journalist Kenji Goto's purported beheading by Islamic State extremists, Japan ordered heightened security precautions Sunday and said it would persist with its non-military support for fighting terrorism.
Kobane: Inside the town devastated by fight against IS:
At the edge of Freedom Square, in the centre of Kobane, you witness the full cost of the stand taken here against the Islamic State (IS), and it is humbling.
US kills four people in Yemen :
A drone strike killed at least four alleged suspects in Yemen Monday, tribal sources said, the third attack in a week after Washington vowed to pursue its anti-jihadi campaign there.
At least 10 killed in Al Houthi attacks:
At least ten people have been killed in Yemen over the past four days in attacks led by an Al Qaida's affiliate against Al Houthi fighters and the Yemeni army, local officials and the group said.
No one immune from Israeli preemptive strikes, says PM:
In strongest hint yet of IDF's responsibility for Jan. 18 Golan attack, Netanyahu tells cabinet Israel will 'continue to act'
CIA, Mossad 'planned deadly 2008 car bomb attack' on Hezbollah commander:
He was killed instantly by a car bomb planted in a spare tire on the back of a parked car, which exploded shrapnel in a tight radius, the Post said.
Houthis give Yemeni political factions ultimatum:
Movement threatens unilateral action if parties fail to reach deal with Houthis within three days
Several reported killed in Somalia airstrike:
Several people have been reported killed in an airstrike apparently targeting a residential home in southern Somalia occupied by al-Shabab militants.
New Boko Haram attack on Nigerian city of Maiduguri:
Gunfire was reported on the streets of the northern city after an attack that began in the early hours of Sunday.
Female suicide bombers suspected in Nigeria presidential rally blast;
Two female suicide bombers were suspected of being behind a blast outside a stadium in northeast Nigeria where President Goodluck Jonathan had given a speech Monday, rescue workers and health officials said.
Secret Benghazi report reveals Hillary's Libya war push armed al Qaeda-tied terrorists:
Libyan officials were deeply concerned in 2011, as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was trying to remove Moammar Gadhafi from power, that weapons were being funneled to NATO-backed rebels with ties to al Qaeda, fearing that well-armed insurgents could create a safe haven for terrorists.
Egypt confirms death sentences for 183 people:
An Egyptian court on Monday confirmed death sentences for 183 supporters of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood on charges of killing police officers, as authorities continued a crackdown on opponents, AFP and Reuters news agencies reported.
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Egypt deports jailed Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste:
Greste put on flight out of the country while two of his colleagues, Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy, remain imprisoned.
Muslim Brotherhood Gives Foreigners Ten Days to Pack Bags and Leave Egypt;
The so-called "leadership of the revolutionary youth" of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood has threatened foreigners with physical violence, demanding that they leave Egypt by February 11.
Taliban attacks on checkpoints kill 9 Afghan police officers:
Taliban insurgents, some likely wearing police uniforms, attacked checkpoints in Afghanistan, killing at least nine officers in their latest assault, authorities said Monday.
Australia PM Abbott 'to learn from Queensland poll rout':
The state's Liberal-National Party, allied to Mr Abbott's ruling coalition, lost the largest political majority in Australian history after just one term.
Death toll mounts in Ukraine fighting after peace talks fail: -
Thirteen government soldiers and at least as many civilians have been killed in the past 24 hours in eastern Ukraine's separatist conflict after the collapse of peace talks, Kiev authorities said.
War Could Be over for 7,000 Trapped Ukrainian Soldiers:
Major disaster looms for the Ukrainian Army as NAF forces tighten noose around Debaltsevo
Ukraine rebels vow to mobilise 100,000-strong force:
Extra fighters to be called up for planned mobilisation in coming days, as US considers sending weapons to Kiev.
U.S. Considers Supplying Arms to Ukraine Forces, Officials Say:
NATO's military commander, Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, now supports providing defensive weapons and equipment to Kiev's beleaguered forces, and an array of administration and military officials appear to be edging toward that position, American officials said Sunday.
France pledges tanks, armored vehicles to NATO force:
France is pledging tanks and armored vehicles to bolster NATO forces in Poland, where leaders are increasingly uneasy about Russia.
Merkel: Germany won't give weapons to Ukraine, favors talks:
"It is my firm belief that this conflict cannot be solved militarily," Merkel said after meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest.
Russia buys record amount of gold:
Central Bank of Russia spent over USD6 billions on gold purchases last year in an attempt to shift away from a dependency on the dollar.
Russia extends olive branch to Greeks:
Following is highlights of the unofficial transcript of a CNBC exclusive interview with Anton Siluanov, Russian Minister of Finance with CNBC's Geoff Cutmore.
Syriza Raises Greek Minimum Wage as it Begins Euro Debt Tour:
In the latest of a series of progressive policies, Greece's new left-wing government pledged to raise the minimum wage Sunday, a further sign that days of harsh austerity measures are over.
Greece Will Repay ECB, IMF, Reach Deal With EU, Tsipras Says: -
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sought to repair relations with Greece's creditors ahead of a diplomatic push to win support for his economic program, as euro area officials said they're looking for concessions from the new government.
Ireland: Thousands take to the streets again over water charges:
Around 15,000 protesters brought Dublin to a standstill and thousands more marched around the country yesterday - dashing Government hopes that anti-water charge anger has gone away.
China knocks US off top of foreign investment ranking:
China became the world's top destination for foreign direct investment in 2014, dethroning the United States, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing data released Thursday by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
President Maduro accuses Joe Biden of 'bloody coup' in Venezuela:
This is the first time a direct accusation of this gravity was made in front of thousands of cheering spectators and the world at large
Wife of Ex Iguala Mayor Is United Warriors Drug Cartel Boss:
The wife of jailed former Iguala Mayor Jose Luis Abarca, Maria de los Angeles Pineda, was the true head of the Guerreros Unidos drug cartel, which, according to Mexican Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam, is responsible for the enforced disappearance and murder of the 43 Ayotzinapa students.
For Many U.S. Families, Financial Disaster Is Just One Setback Away:
About 70% of U.S. households are struggling with at least one of three problems with their balance sheets-low incomes, insufficient savings or debt, according to an analysis of government data by the Pew Charitable Trusts on Thursday.
Unarmed Virginia man shot by cop had his hands in the air, fellow officers told investigators:
An unarmed Virginia man had his hands in the air when he was shot and killed by a Fairfax County police officer in 2013, according to four other police officers who were at the scene, the Washington Post is reporting.
New York to Pay $3.9mn Settlement after Police Kill Black Teen:
The officer involved ultimately never faced charges for shooting the unarmed teen.
Police murders and the criminalization of protest in America:
On Friday, New York Police Department Commissioner William J. Bratton announced the formation of a 350-member paramilitary police unit specializing in "disorder control and counter-terrorism." Bratton made clear the new unit would be used to crack down on political opposition.
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