Op-Ed Articles
Mission Imperative
Why the West and Kiev Regime Must Kill the Truth
By Finian Cunningham
The West cannot afford - absolutely cannot afford - to let the facts get in the way of their «story» that seeks to criminalise Russia.
U.S.-Russia Clash in Ukraine?
By Patrick J. Buchanan
Disaster looms if we get ourselves embroiled in Ukraine's civil war. We would face, first, the near certainty of defeat for our allies, if not ourselves.
Remembrance of Wars Past
Why There Is No Massive Antiwar Movement in America
By Tom Engelhardt
War was privatized and the citizen soldier replaced by an "all-volunteer" force and a host of paid contractors working for warrior corporations.
Netanyahu's Speech and the Politics of Iran Policy
By Gareth Porter
Netanyahu's approaching speech to Congress is a reflection of the increasingly open interference in US politics by Israel and its political forces in the United States.
Venezuela: a Coup in Real Time
By Eva Golinger
There is a coup underway in Venezuela. The pieces are all falling into place like a bad CIA movie.
The War Prayer
By Mark Twain
O Lord our God, help us to tear their soldiers to bloody shreds with our shells.
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Hard News
Five children among at least 51 killed in Syrian government airstrikes: .-
Five children were among at least 51 people who were killed in aerial raids carried out by Syrian government forces in different parts of the country, the pro-rebel, SOHR, reported on Tuesday.
Isis video purports to show Jordanian pilot being burned to death :
The footage, which is titled 'Healing the Believers' Chests' appears to show the captured airman wearing an orange jumpsuit as a trail of petrol leading up to the cage is seen being set alight. Flames are seen quickly spreading to the cage where they completely engulf the helpless pilot in images that are far too distressing to publish.
ISIS Burn Jordanian Pilot : Video -
WATCH AT YOUR OWN RISK. IT'S PROBABLY THE WORST THING YOU'VE EVER SEEN. IT'S HORRIFYING.
Jordan announces execution of six ISIS prisoners in retaliation for killing of Jordanian pilot :
The release of the video has prompted Jordan to announce it will execute all prisoners convicted of association with ISIS 'within hours'.
Killed for 'being gay':
ISIS savages blindfolded man and threw him off tower block - then stoned him to death when he SURVIVED the fall
The Three Hidden Messages Behind ISIS's Bloody Rampages:
After its barbaric attacks, many observers are struggling to understand the logic - if any - behind ISIS's deadly acts.
Officials: Explosions in Iraq kill more than a dozen people:
The deadliest bombing happened in central Baghdad's popular Karradah area, where police and hospital officials say three bombs hit Wathiq Square, a popular commercial district packed with restaurants and shops, killing at least five people
Condemnation after Kurds drag ISIS bodies through Kirkuk streets:
Photographs appeared on social media of cars dragging bodies of ISIS fighters through the streets of Kirkuk, in some cases accompanied by civilians with Kurdish flags celebrating their victory. There are unconfirmed reports that a vehicle belonging to the Kurdish security police was involved in the incidents.
ISIL loses key Iraqi province to government forces:
Shia Badr Brigade holds victory rally and declares that it is ready to move north into ISIL strongholds.
'American Sniper' misfires in Iraq:
After just a handful of sometimes rowdy screenings, the film has been pulled from Baghdad's only movie theater amid complaints from the Iraqi government - as well as viewers - that it "insults" Iraqis.
Netanyahu's Congress invitation raises eyebrows among some US generals: Analysis:
Top brass who have questioned Obama's strategies don't want a foreign leader influencing US decision-making
Outgoing head of UN Gaza probe pans Netanyahu, Liberman:
William Schabas calls PM, FM 'masters of extravagant, ridiculous statements'; says he was 'obstacle' to commission's work.
Head of Gaza war crimes inquiry received 'personal attacks, death threats':
The head of a UN inquiry into last summer's Israeli military offensive in Gaza who sent the UN a resignation letter on Monday after Israeli allegations of bias due to consultancy work he did for the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) has said he received death threats during his time as chairman.
'Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism,' Rules German Judge;
A German judge last week equated condemnation of Zionism with anti-Semitism, undercutting the arguments of many who claim that hostile criticism of Israel is not the same as hating the Jews.
12 extremists killed in French operation in Mali;
A Malian official says that a French military operation killed 12 extremists in far northern Mali, amid renewed violence in the region
Fresh clashes erupt near Libya port; many killed:
New clashes erupted on Tuesday between Libyan rival factions fighting for control of the country's biggest oil port Es Sider, killing several people, both sides said.
Gadhafi wanted to go peacefully, not by force:
Libyan leader's only request was to leave with 'dignity'
Chad forces launch fierce assault on Boko Haram:
Fighter jets bomb positions of Nigeria's armed group in the town of Gamboru, seized several months ago by the fighters.
One killed as bombs explode in Cairo, Alexandria:
One Egyptian was killed when a bomb exploded on the outskirts of Alexandria early Wednesday
Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy gives up Egypt citizenship :
Mohamed Fahmy's release is said to be "imminent" after he agreed to relinquish his Egyptian citizenship
Two Russians kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region:
Two Russians working for UTair airline have been kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region, the Russian airline and the Russian embassy in Khartoum said on Tuesday.
Oil price slump threatens to erode Algeria's status quo:
Violent protests over deteriorating public services have raised fears of more extreme responses.
Taliban attack on checkpoint in Kandahar kills 5 Afghan policemen:
Durani says there are indications one or more of the attackers wore a police uniform.
Pakistan: US killed 26 in January: BIJ:
The US stepped up its drone campaign in Pakistan during the first month of the year, launching more strikes and killing more people in a month than any since July 2014.
Ukraine : Renewed fighting 'catastrophic' says UN:
Up to 16 civilians have been killed and dozens more injured in the space of 24 hours in fighting in eastern Ukraine, as the UN warns that the fresh surge in violence is proving "catastrophic".
US official plays down prospect of arming Ukraine:
White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes said that sanctions were the best way of applying pressure on Russia. "We don't think the answer to the crisis in Ukraine is simply to inject more weapons and engage in tit-for-tat," he said.
Germany and Hungary agree not to provide arms to Ukraine:
The leaders of Germany and Hungary have agreed not to sell weapons to Ukraine to use in its war against Russian-backed separatists, but have disagreed over the philosophy of a Budapest government that critics call anti-democratic.
Ukrainian border sealed to hold 80% of men fleeing mobilization - Minister of Defense:
All regions of Ukraine managed to recruit only 20% of the necessary number of soldiers during mobilization. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Stepan Poltorak. He proposed to limit the travel abroad of all men from 18 to 60 years old.
UK: MPs say yes to three-person babies:
MPs have voted in favour of the creation of babies with DNA from two women and one man, in an historic move.
Secret Video Shows Horrific Animal Abuse in UK Halal Slaughterhouse:
The clips include video of sheep being hurled around, and kicked in the face and head, being thrown head-first into a solid structure, a worker jumping up and down on the neck of a conscious animal, and staff laughing as a sheep bleeds to death with the painted outline of green spectacles drawn around its eyes.
A Dead Prosecutor's Arrest Warrant for the Argentine President:
The document was reportedly found in the garbage of Alberto Nisman, who died mysteriously last month hours before he was due to testify against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Venezuela Rejects New US Sanctions;
"The people of Venezuela ratifies its independence and sovereignty. We do not recognize ... interference of any kind by foreign powers," read a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Big Lie: 5.6% Unemployment:
The official unemployment rate, which cruelly overlooks the suffering of the long-term and often permanently unemployed as well as the depressingly underemployed, amounts to a Big Lie.
VIDEO: Police Responding To Burglar Alarm Held Down 11-Year-Old Girl At Gunpoint In Her Own Home:
Police entered the house without announcing themselves, and upon seeing the 11-year-old they held her down at gun point, and pressed their knees down onto her back and yelled at her threateningly, as though she could somehow be a burglar.
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