Op-Ed Articles
CNN Is Beating the Drums of War
By Paul Craig Roberts
Blitzer's program is part of the orchestrated propaganda campaign whose purpose is to prepare Americans for conflict with Russia.
Nuland's Mastery of Ukraine Propaganda
By Robert Parry
"This manufactured conflict - controlled by the Kremlin; fueled by Russian tanks and heavy weapons; financed at Russian taxpayers' expense - has cost the lives of more than 6,000 Ukrainians: Victoria Nuland.
A Green Light for the American Empire
By Ron Paul
The more powerful the empire, the greater is the need for the government to hold it together by propaganda and lies.
The IS Shock, the 'New Cold War,' and the Unmentionable History of US Empire
By Paul Street
The Islamic State group is, among other things, a predictable blowback consequence of the brazenly criminal, mass-murderous United States invasion and occupation of Iraq between March of 2003 and 2011.
Atrocities Committed by U.S.-Trained Iraqi Forces - Again
By Peter Maass
U.S.-backed forces in Iraq are committing the same type of horrific war crimes - wanton killings of prisoners, beheadings, torture - as the Islamic State fighters on the other side of the front line.
Terrorists: The US Creates Them, Turkey Trains Them, Qatar Finances Them
By Dr. Mohamed Elmasry
We used to believe it is a crime to organize, support and give political cover to terrorist organizations. Things have changed.
Guiding Obama into Global Make-Believe
By Ray McGovern
The Orwellian concept of 'information warfare' holds that propaganda can break down enemies and decide geopolitical outcomes, a strategy that has taken hold of the U.S. government's approach to
international crises, especially the Ukraine showdown.
Why I Hope Israel's Elections Will Give Netanyahu a Fourth Term as Prime Minister
By Alan Har
Netanyahu is a disaster for Zionism so let's have more of him.
Power of Ten: How Neocons and the Fake-left Took Over British Establishment
By Neil Clark
How was our country taken over by these people whose extremist pro-war views most certainly do not reflect the views of the majority of the British public?
1,000 Days: Julian Assange, Ecuador and the US War on Truth
By Isobel Finbow
This is the tale of one of the greatest battles over freedom of speech in modern history, and how the tiny nation of Ecuador became an internationally recognized champion of human rights against the
opposition of two imperialist giants.
Lies and myths about Greece and Europe's debt
By Conn Hallinan
Behind the current crisis between Greece and the European Union (EU) lays a fable that bears little relationship to why Athens and a number of other countries in the 28-member organization find
themselves in deep distress.
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Hard News
International coalition bombing killed 50 Iraqi soldiers in Anbar:
The head of Irada bloc MP Hanan al-Fatlawi said that the indiscriminate shelling of the US-led coalition has left 50 soldiers dead and dozens of others wounded in Anbar, demanding the government and
the House of Representatives to take a stand on the coalition's bombing toward the Iraqi Army and the Volunteer Fighters.
Iraqi offensive on Tikrit stalled for third day: -
Islamic State fighters traded sniper fire and mortar rounds with Iraqi troops and allied Shi'ite militia forces on Sunday in the city of Tikrit but no major advances were made by either side, a military
official who returned from the front said.
Iraqi militia loyal to Shiite cleric al-Sadr joins fight for Islamic State-held Tikrit:
About a dozen heavily armed trucks packed with fighters left Baghdad for Samarra earlier Sunday.
Iraqi official: coalition airstrikes needed in Tikrit:
Staff Lieutenant General Abdulwahab al-Saadi said on Sunday he had asked the defence ministry to request coalition involvement, but "no air support was provided".
New ISIS Video Shows Commandos Training For Battle In Mosul: Video -
ISIS has released a video showing a new military unit doing commando-style drills in preparation to defend the Iraqi city of Mosul. The eight-minute video, called "army of hardness," shows soldiers
landing with a rope from bridges, storming buildings and using a variety of weapons.
Leader of IS 'Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi':
I met the "Prophet Muhammad" and he ordered me to leave Mosul: The fear is spreading among the militants in Mosul for the predictions of liberating Mosul especially the leaders, a newspaper
information pointed out that the leader of the so-called Islamic State 'Abu Baker al-Baghdadi' had a dream when the prophet Mohammad ordered him to leave Mosul province without fighting.
Syrian Army Strikes Nusra front in Quneitra Countryside: 120 Killed, Injured :
Around 120 militants were killed and injured in a Syrian army raid that targeted a military camp and command center for Nusra front in Quneitra countryside
Vatican backs war to stop IS 'genocide':
Tomasi said a coordinated and "well-thought-out coalition" was needed to do everything possible to achieve a political settlement without violence. "But if that's not possible, then the use of force will be
necessary," he added.
Syria's opposition to discuss leaving Assad in power:
Syria's opposition is expected to meet in Cairo in April to discuss a proposal for allowing President Bashar al-Assad to stay in power for two more years, an opposition figure said Saturday.
Kerry Says ' US Must Negotiate With Assad To End Syria Conflict :
Kerry did not repeat the standard US line that Assad had lost all legitimacy and had to go. More than 215,000 Syrians have been killed and millions have been displaced by the conflict.
Kerry would be willing to talk with Syria's Assad:
Kerry said the U.S. is pushing for Assad to seriously discuss a transition strategy to quell the Arab country's four-year civil war.
US does not want to see Syrian regime 'collapse' - CIA:
CIA Director John Brennan said Friday the United States does not want to see a chaotic collapse of the Syrian regime as it could open the way to Islamist extremists taking power.
Double agent 'worked as courier to deliver money to IS':
Turkey announced Thursday that it had arrested an intelligence agent working as a spy for an unidentified country in the US-led coalition and said he was a Syrian national. Media reports in Turkey have
said he was working for Canadian intelligence -- a claim rejected by Ottawa.
Reports link Islamic State recruiter to Canadian Embassy in Jordan:
Canada's embassy in Jordan, which is run by Prime Minister Stephen Harper's handpicked ambassador and former top bodyguard, is being linked in news reports to an unfolding international terrorism
and spy scandal.
Right-Wing Israeli Newspaper: "Israel Should Nuke Germany and Iran:
The article claims that only through the nuclear annihilation of Germany and Iran, with 20 or 30 nuclear bombs, can Israelis prevent destruction of the state.
John Kerry slams "unconstitutional" GOP letter to Iran:
"I'm not going to apologize for the unconstitutional, un-thought-out action by somebody who's been in the United States Senate for 60-something days," Kerry
White House Issues Saturday Night Iran Deal Warning To Senate:
White House lays out the administration's concerns should Corker's Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 end up becoming law.
Report: Netanyahu tried to nix Mossad briefing to senators on Iran:
Netanyahu reportedly attempted to keep US lawmakers from hearing warning against new Tehran sanctions
Herzog: I'd agree to have Likud in my coalition:
Zionist Union leader says he's willing to lead a unity government, but dodges question on his party's position if Netanyahu were to win
Senate panel probing possible Obama administration ties to anti-Netanyahu effort:
A powerful U.S. Senate investigatory committee has launched a bipartisan probe into an American nonprofit's funding of efforts to oust Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the Obama administration's State Department gave the nonprofit taxpayer-funded grants, says FoxNews.com
US shuts Saudi embassy over security fears:
The US embassy in Saudi Arabia said it had suspended consular services in the kingdom for two days due to "heightened security concerns", after warning of
threats against Western oil workers.
Asia
Twin bombings at churches in Pakistan kill 14, wound 78:
Bombs outside two churches in the Pakistani city of Lahore killed 14 people and wounded nearly 80 during Sunday services, and witnesses said
quick action by a security guard prevented many more deaths.
CIA money from secret slush fund ended up in hands of al-Qaida - report:
Money used to pay a ransom for an Afghan diplomat reached al-Qaida in 2010, according to Afghan and Western officials, but CIA declined comment.
ISIS commander among 10 killed in Helmand operation;
General Zahir Azimi, said that Hafiz Wahidi succeeded Mullah Abdul Rauf Khadim, as ISIS head in Afghanistan. Khadim was killed in a drone strike in Helmand province around one month ago.
US role in Philippine clash revealed:
After an earlier denial by the US embassy in the Philippines, Manila says US personnel were indeed involved in Oplan Exodus, the botched police operation in the
town of Mamasapano, province of Maguindanao on Jan. 25.
Africa
45 Egypt "militants" killed in army raids:
Forty-five militants were killed in army raids in the past week in Egypt, the military said on Sunday.
Sisi: Egypt needs $200-$300 bn for development:
Call for further aid and investment made as contracts worth billions in dollars signed at special conference at Red Sea resort
15 people killed in violent clashes in Libya:
Over 15 people were killed and 10 others injured in violent clashes on Saturday between forces of the General National Congress (GNC) and the Islamic State (IS) affiliates in Libya's western city of Sirte, according to a military source.
EU proposal to send soldiers to Libya met with skepticism:
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini wants the EU to consider sending soldiers to Libya to back up a potential national unity government but the plan has met with skepticism from EU governments worried about the risks.
How Nato's toppling of Gaddafi has turned to disaster;
"It wasn't meant to be like this," she said. "We have lost our dignity. We fought Gaddafi so that we could speak freely. Now it's the same as before, but with less security."
U.S. unease about nuclear-weapons fuel takes aim at a South African vault:
Enough nuclear explosive to fuel half a dozen bombs, each powerful enough to obliterate central Washington or most of Lower Manhattan, is locked in a former silver vault at a nuclear research center near the South African capital.
MI6 agent 'admitted' plot to kill Congo's first democratic leader:
The British Secret Intelligence Service may have played a role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Congo, according to remarks said to have been made by MI6's former head of station in the region.
Europe
Putin : US masterminds behind Ukraine coup, helped train radicals:
The Ukrainian armed coup was organized from Washington, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in an interview for a new documentary aired Sunday. The Americans tried to hide behind the Europeans, but Moscow saw through the trick, he added.
Americans Haven't Disliked Russia This Much since at Least 1989:
As Washington increasingly makes Russia its enemy, the pliant American public follows
What They're Not Telling You About Monsanto's Role in Ukraine:
Make no mistake that what is happening in the Ukraine now is deeply tied to the interests of Monsanto, Dow, Bayer, and other big players in the poison food game.
War criminal:
Tony Blair adds to Labour warchest to help Miliband fight the Unions:
Blair ha come under fire for his brokering, with MPs loyal to Unite claiming his behaviour was "underhand" and would cost the party seats.
Americas
UNASUR Extraordinary Meeting on Venezuela Begins in Quito:
The bloc of countries will discuss Monday's executive action approved by U.S. President Barack Obama, declaring Venezuela an "extraordinary threat to national security."
Correa Says Obama's Statement on Venezuela is 'Embarrassing' :
The Ecuadorean President issued a statement criticizing the U.S. agression toward Venezuela, asking "how long will we have to put with these things
"The Other Ayotzinapa": Organizing Against Feminicide in Mexico:
The epidemic of violence against women grows and justice for its victims remains relegated to a labyrinth of impunity, inefficiency and government indifference.
Canada: Bill C-51 'Day of Action' protests denounce new policing powers:
Protests were held across Canada against the government's proposed anti-terrorism legislation, which would give police much broader powers and allow them to detain terror suspects, and give new powers to Canada's spy agency.
Jeb Bush sold patronage and favors to his top political donors;
The AP analysis of Bush's 275,000 FOIA'ed emails show that "donations" to his campaign were really more like "purchases."
Only 1 Year of Water Left in California, US, Warns NASA:
The expert blamed the system of irrigation used by Californian famers implemented since the 20th century, calling it "excessive and unsustainable." Famiglietti said about two-thirds of the annual losses in the reservoirs were due to "groundwater pumping for agricultural irrigation in the Central Valley.
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