Op-Ed Articles
Truth Is Our Country
By Paul Craig Roberts
Ninety percent control of the media gives government a Ministry of Propaganda, and that is what exists in the United States.
Merkel's Uber-Hypocrisy to Japan over War Past... and Present
By Finian Cunningham
Up to 30 million Russians - nearly half of the war's total dead - paid with their lives in the Third Reich's bid for hegemony.
The Origin of the 'New Cold War'
By Eric ZUESSE
Which nation, then, is actually seeking to control the world? Should any nation?
Life Under Isis
By Patrick Cockburn
The everyday reality of living in the Islamic 'Caliphate' with its 7th Century laws, very modern methods and merciless violence.
Bin Laden and Bibi, Together At Last
By Justin Raimondo
Israel's alliance with al-Qaeda.
Blair's Wars Created Radicalized Muslims, Says Former Deputy PM
By Telesur
Lord John Prescott admitted that he and Tony Blair "were wrong" to invade Iraq.
4 Numbers That Prove America Is a Deeply Messed Up Place
The mainstream media rarely publishes facts like this.
By Paul Buchheit
There's something perversely wrong with a society that creates $30 trillion in new wealth while putting six million more children on food stamps.
The Most Dangerous Woman in America
By Chris Hedges
Kshama Sawant, the socialist on the Seattle City Council, is up for re-election, and the Establishment is determined to defeat her and the ideas she champions before they spread.
When It Becomes Serious, First They Lie--When That Fails, They Arrest You
By Charles Hugh Smith
When lying is no longer enough to gain compliance, then the organs of security are unleashed on dissent and resistance.
The Not So Land of the Free
By Kathy Kelly
U.S. state and federal prison populations have risen, since 1988, from 600,000 to an estimated 1,600,000 in 2012.
Top Ten Arguments for Raising the Minimum Wage
By Bill Quigley
"No business which depends for existence on paying less than living wages to its workers has any right to continue in this country." - President Franklin Roosevelt.
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Hard News
Iraqi forces: over 50 ISIS militants killed in Anbar air strike:
More than 50 ISIS militants have been killed in an airstrike that targeted their meeting in the north of Ramadi, the operations command of al-Anbar province said on Monday.
Iraq: 20 Daesh fighters killed in western Anbar province, multiple bomb attacks in Baghdad kill six:
20 terrorists were killed in the clashes that erupted in the central city of Al-Karmah, located 16 km northeast of Fallujah in Anbar province, according to a statement issued by the Baghdad Operations Command.
Mass grave with 27 bodies unearthed in northern Iraq:
A mass grave containing the bodies of about 27 people has been discovered in Iraq's northern province of Kirkuk as ISIL terrorists continue their atrocities in the crisis-hit country. According to Iraq's Ministry of Human Rights, the bodies were found near the mainly Shia Turkmen town of Basheer on Saturday.
Dozens of ISIL snipers including female sniper killed in Ramadi:
Security source stated "The US-led Coalition bombarded the ISIL snipers meeting in al-Razi Hospital Store in of central Ramadi to kill dozens of them including a woman."
Syria's Assad says wants actions, not words from Kerry:
Assad said that any international change in attitude regarding Syria's situation would be positive. But he reiterated that foreign countries should stop supporting terrorist groups in Syria
After Kerry, France rejects talks with Assad:
France said on Monday that it continues to reject talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad a day after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said political solution to the Syrian civil war would have be negotiated in the end.
Britain: Assad has no role in Syria's future:
"As the (British) foreign secretary said last week, we will continue applying sanctions pressure to the regime until it reassesses its position, ends the violence and engages in meaningful negotiations with the moderate opposition."
Turkey slams Kerry's call for dialogue with Assad:
Turkish foreign minister reiterates call for Assad to step down unconditionally amid straining relations with the US.
Yemen's Houthis free prime minister from house arrest:
Khaled Bahah says his release was a goodwill gesture by the Shia rebel group to ease talks on political transition.
War criminal:
Tony Blair says democracy isn't everything amid claims he is to step down as Middle East envoy:
Tony Blair has questioned the value of democracy in the Middle East saying "effective government" is more important - amid reports that he is preparing to step down from his high-profile role as peace envoy to the region.
Propaganda?
Iran deal could start nuclear fuel race - Saudi Arabia:
A senior member of the Saudi royal family has warned that a deal on Iran's nuclear programme could prompt other regional states to develop atomic fuel. Prince Turki al-Faisal told the BBC that Saudi Arabia would then seek the same right, as would other nations.
Pakistan declines to join Saudi Arabia's anti-Iran alliance:
Saudi Arabia's campaign to build a broad Sunni alliance to contain Iran has apparently suffered at least a setback from Pakistan. Islamabad has opted, at least for now, to avoid becoming entangled in the sectarian cold war between Riyadh and Tehran.
Germany urges its partners, Iran to grab nuclear deal:
Germany is urging its international partners and Iran to seize the opportunity to negotiate an end to the standoff over Tehran's nuclear program ahead of an end-of-month deadline.
Democrats breaking with Obama on Iran deal: Report:
Several Democratic senators are breaking with the Obama administration on diplomacy with Iran, expressing their support for Republican legislation that would impose new sanctions on the Islamic Republic, according to a report.
'No Palestinian state if I remain PM' - Israel's Netanyahu on election eve:
Benjamin Netanyahu said as long as he remains Israel's prime minister he won't allow the creation of a Palestinian state. The words came a day before the parliamentary election, in which the polls predict victory to rivals of Netanyahu's Likud party.
Netanyahu vows wave of E.Jerusalem buildings if elected:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday that if reelected he will build thousands of illegal, settler homes in occupied, Arab east Jerusalem to prevent future concessions to the Palestinians.
Why Are US Taxpayers Subsidizing Right-Wing Israeli Settlers?:
In the United States, few politicians have questioned why American taxpayers continue to subsidize the Hebron settlers, accused by international observers of human rights violations that include thefts, battery, and murder.
One person killed, another injured in Libyan Misrata city;
One person killed and another injured in an improvised car bomb explosion targeting a security base in the Libyan city of Misrata on Monday.
Families flee Libya's Sirte as clashes with Islamic State escalate:
One resident leaving the city said Islamic State had told them that more fighting was likely in the next few days. Fuel was running short in Sirte while some shops had closed, he said.
Afghan army says kills 10 militants affiliated with ISIS:
Afghan security forces have killed 10 fighters who claimed to be from ISIS in Afghanistan, officials said, amid reports that growing numbers of disgruntled Taliban fighters have joined the militant group that controls much of Syria and Iraq.
Afghanistan - 4 killed, 5 injured in Helmand suicide car bombing:
At least four people were killed and five others were injured following an explosion in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan - 5 soldier martyred, 11 insurgents killed in separate military operations:
Five Afghan National Army soldiers have been martyred while eleven insurgents killed during separate military operations in past 24 hours, a statement issued Monday morning by the Ministry of Defense states.
Thirteen bodies found in Pakistan were detainees of army - residents:
Shepherds found 13 bullet-riddled bodies in northwestern Pakistan, officials said Sunday, and two local residents identified them as men detained by the military in January.
Pakistani Christians riot after two churches bombed during prayer services:
Fourteen people were killed and more than 70 injured when two Taliban suicide bombers attacked churches in Pakistan's Lahore on Sunday, sparking mob violence in which two other suspected militants died.
US Think Tank 'Stratfor' Draws up NATO-Russia War Scenarios:
In case Russia floods East Ukraine with a quarter of a million troops, which Stratfor sees as a possibility, the US thank tank envisages a NATO air strikes against Russian forces
Ukrainian President: Enormous IMF Loan Won't Help Ordinary Ukrainians:
President Petro Poroshenko has admitted that a new $17.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund and its associated austerity measures will not improve the lives of ordinary Ukrainians-but will help pay foreign creditors and fund the country's ongoing civil war.
Massive surprise drills launched in Arctic on Putin's orders (VIDEO):
Thousands of Russian troops were put on alert Monday morning after President Putin ordered a surprise large-scale military drill to test the armed forces' readiness to counter challenges in the country's north and particularly in the Arctic.
US General Who Wants to 'Start Killing Russians' Reacts to Criminal Probe against Him;
Russian authorities launched a criminal investigation against retired US Army Major General Robert H. Scales for openly calling for violence against the people of Russia.
UK: Rising energy prices will challenge western way of life - MoD report:
A little-known Ministry of Defence (MoD) report published earlier this year warns that converging global trends will dramatically affect UK economic prosperity through to 2040.
The dollar has hit a 12-year high against the euro:
The dollar hit a 12-year high against the euro Monday, ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve policy meeting this week, while oil prices fell again as US supplies continued to build.
Brazil's Right Wing March for Impeachment of President:
Right-wing protesters swarmed ministerial buildings in the Brazilian capital Brasília and along Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro early Sunday as part of nationwide demonstrations calling for the impeachment of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.
Venezuela: President Maduro granted power to govern by decree:
He requested the approval of the Enabling Law after the United States issued new sanctions against Venezuelan officials.
Venezuelans March against Obama Threats:
Thousands attended the march, which was addressed by President Maduro, who described it as highlighting the unity of the Venezuelan people in the face of such external threats.
Press Laughs After U.S. Spokeswoman Claims We Do Not Support Coups: Video -
As a matter of long standing policy the United States does not support transitions by non-constitutional means. Political transitions must be democratic, constitutional, peaceful, and legal.
NASA: Earth Tops Hottest 12 Months On Record Again, Thanks To Warm February:
NASA reported this weekend that last month was the second-hottest February on record, which now makes March 2014-February 2015 the hottest 12 months on record.
US denies UN investigator chance to interview Guantánamo detainees:
Shortly after the Pentagon took a battery of pro-Guantánamo US senators for a tour of its infamous detention center, it confirmed that it will deny the United Nations' torture investigator interviews with Guantánamo Bay detainees.
How the FBI Created a Terrorist: The FBI provided all of the weapons seen in Osmakac's martyrdom video.
The bureau also gave Osmakac the car bomb he allegedly planned to detonate, and even money for a taxi so he could get to where the FBI needed him to go.
ACLU files new lawsuit over Obama administration drone 'kill list' :
Information sought by the ACLU includes long-secret analyses establishing the legal basis for what the administration terms its "targeted killing program" and the process by which the administration determines that civilians are unlikely to be killed
A Police Gadget Tracks Phones? Shhh! It's Secret:
A powerful new surveillance tool being adopted by police departments across the country comes with an unusual requirement: To buy it, law enforcement officials must sign a nondisclosure agreement preventing them from saying almost anything about the technology.
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