Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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Hard News     Isis air strikes: Civilian death toll from western bombing 'set to reach 1,000 within days': The revelation comes as David Cameron faces mounting pressure to honour his pledge to update Parliament on the impact of Britain's military contribution to the war. http://tinyurl.com/hbl8k6q Clashes broke out between tribe in Fallujah and ISIS after executing 50 civilians: The statement added, "The clashes broke out due to the execution of 50 people belonging to the tribe who were previously arrested by ISIS." http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/clashes-broke-tribe-fallujah-isis-executing-50-civilians/  SIS attack kills, wounds 7 people west of Karbala:  The member of Karbala Provincial Council Mahfouz al-Tamimi announced on Tuesday, that 7 people were either killed or wounded in an attack launched by ISIS west of the province. http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/isis-attack-kills-wounds-7-people-west-karbala/  Airstrike hits Syrian market, killing 'at least 19':  The death toll from the airstrike on a market selling diesel in rebel-held Idlib Province was likely to rise. http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002797233  U.S. Regime, Sets Up Air Base in North Hasakah:  Splitting the Political and Territorial Integrity of Syria: https://syrianfreepress.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/rmeilan-airstrip/  PKK announces killing 26 Turkish soldiers near Iraqi borders: "Today the fighters of Kurdistan Workers Party repulsed a massive attack carried out by the Turkish army on Julmirk and Oormar areas near the Iraqi-Turkish borders," pointing out that, "The clashes resulted in the killing of 26 Turkish soldiers." http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/pkk-announces-killing-26-turkish-soldiers-near-iraqi-borders/  Turkey kills 114 people in Kurdish town: Anadolu Agency says the military concluded a 20-day operation in the mostly Kurdish town of Idil on Tuesday. It said however, that a curfew on the town will remain until further notice. http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2016/Mar-08/341204-turkey-ends-sweep-in-kurdish-town-says-114-militants-killed.ashx  One Killed in Turkey by ISIS Fire from Syria: Reports:  One person was killed and at least two wounded Tuesday when eight rockets fired from a terrorist-controlled area of Syrian territory slammed into the Turkish border town of Kilis, reports said. http://en.alalam.ir/news/1796774  Turkish Cihan news agency 'seized' by government :  The Turkish government has reportedly taken control of another news agency. It comes days after the seizure of the popular opposition newspaper Zaman. https://www.rt.com/news/334885-turkey-media-crackdown-eu/  3 Palestinians shot dead after multiple attacks kill Israeli, wound 12:  Three Palestinians were shot dead after they allegedly carried out separate attacks in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem, killing one Israeli and wounding at least 12 others, on Tuesday afternoon and evening. http://www.maannews.com/Content.aspx?id=770613  UN: Israel demolishing Palestinian buildings at 'alarming' rate:  Israel is razing Palestinian homes and other buildings constructed with international aid at an "alarming" rate, the UN said Tuesday, with more demolitions so far this year than in all of 2015. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4775926,00.html  Nearly half of Jewish Israelis want to expel Arabs, survey shows:  Nearly half of Jewish Israelis agree that Arabs should be expelled or transferred from Israel, and a solid majority (79 percent) maintain that Jews in Israel should be given preferential treatment, according to a Pew Research Center in Israel survey published on Tuesday. http://www.timesofisrael.com/plurality-of-jewish-israelis-want-to-expel-arabs-study-shows/  Netanyahu cancels Obama meet; ' We were surprised to first learn via media reports that the Prime Minister, rather than accept our invitation, opted to cancel his visit,' angry White House says, after sources at PM's bureau claimed no appropriate time for meeting was found ahead of AIPAC confab. http://www.haaretz.com/misc/article-print-page//.premium-1.707495  Biden arrives in Israel to talk billions in military aid :  The White House and Israeli defense establishment have been having high-level, closely guarded talks for months over the amount the United States will give Israel for military hardware and under what terms. http://tinyurl.com/gvvfnk5  Iran Revolutionary Guards conduct ballistic missile test: "Our main enemies are imposing new sanctions on Iran to weaken our missile capabilities... But they should know that the children of the Iranian nation in the Revolutionary Guards and other armed forces refuse to bow to their excessive demands," http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-missiles-idUSKCN0WA0UY  Tunisia: Death toll up to 55 in clashes near Libyan border: 50 gunmen - most of them Tunisians - took part to the attack. Only four out of the 36 attackers killed have been formerly identified. Essid did not give more details about the attackers' background but said some came from Libya. http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/africa/2016/03/08/Tunisia-Death-toll-up-to-55-in-clashes-near-Libyan-border.html  Somalia's al-Shabab: Toll of US air strikes exaggerated:  Al-Shabab spokesman tells Al Jazeera "the Americans are dreaming" after US claims a raid killed 150 fighters. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/03/somalia-al-shabab-toll-air-strikes-exaggerated-160308072906528.html  35 miitants killed in military operations in Afghanistan:  The statement also confirmed the loss of 10 army personnel as a result of separate attacks across the country over the same period. http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/35-militants-killed-in-military-operations-in-afghanistan_1863691.html  21 "militants" killed in NW Pakistan:  At least 21 "rebels" were killed in fresh air strikes when Pakistani fighter jets pounded militant hideouts in Shawal Valley, a mountainous area in North Waziristan bordering Afghanistan. http://indianexpress.com/article/world/world-news/21-militants-killed-in-nw-pakistan/  UN warns EU refugee plan may break law: The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday that the European Union's "quick fix" deal to send back refugees en masse to Turkey would contravene their right to protection under European and international law. http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/world/2016/03/08/UN-warns-EU-refugee-plan-may-break-law.html  EU-Turkey deal could see Syrian refugees back in war zones, says UN:  A senior UN official says he is very concerned that a hasty EU deal with Turkey could leave Syrian refugees unprotected and at risk of being sent back to a war zone. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/08/un-refugee-agency-criticises-quick-fix-eu-turkey-deal  Chinese exports plunge 25% in February: Chinese exports have seen their sharpest drop in almost seven years, adding to concerns over the health of the world's second largest economy. The weak data comes on the heels of Beijing registering the slowest economic growth in 25 years. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35751586  'Gathering storm' for global economy as markets lose faith: The Bank of International Settlements warns that trouble has been brewing 'a long time' but central bank options are dwindling http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/mar/07/gathering-storm-for-global-economy-as-markets-lose-faith  Venezuelan Opposition Launches Campaign to Oust Nicolas Maduro:  The plan includes street protests for his immediate resignation along with plans to hold a presidential recall referendum and to change the constitution so that there are immediate elections. http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Venezuelan-Opposition-Launches-Campaign-to-Oust-Nicolas-Maduro--20160308-0020.html  Can the government force you to unlock your own phone?:  As the fifth amendment says, no person shall be compelled to be a witness against him or herself. But technology muddies the waters http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/feb/26/can-government-force-you-to-unlock-your-phone-fifth-amendment  Michael Bloomberg decides against joining US presidential race:  Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York, has said he will not join the US presidential race for fear it would enable a victory by Republicans Donald Trump or Ted Cruz. http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-03-08/michael-bloomberg-decides-against-joining-us-presidential-race/  57% of Ted Cruz's Campaign Is Financed by Fossil Fuel Industry:  Finding a single Republican candidate from the past that has not taken money from the oil and gas industries is difficult. However, Ted Cruz is probably one of the industry's most promising investments. http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/57-of-Ted-Cruzs-Campaign-Is-Financed-by-Fossil-Fuel-Industry---20160308-0004.html  Poll: Trump leads GOP race nationally but with weaker hold on the party:  A bare majority (51 percent) of Republicans or Republican-leaning independents say they would be satisfied with the New York billionaire as their nominee, a noticeably smaller percentage than for Cruz (65 percent) or Rubio (62 percent), with Kasich in between at 56 percent. http://tinyurl.com/z2c2kk3  Mexico will not pay for Donald Trump's wall:  The Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto says his country will not pay for Donald Trump's proposed wall along the US-Mexico border - and likened the Republican candidate to Hitler and Mussolini. http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/08/enrique-pena-nieto-mexico-will-not-pay-for-donald-trump-s-wall/  Watch: Muslim Man Ejected from Trump Rally in Style: An Asian American was escorted from a Donald Trump rally in Warren, Michigan after repeatedly shouting that, "Not all Mexicans are rapists, not all Muslims are terrorists." http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Muslim-Man-Ejected-from-Trump-Rally-in-Style-20160308-0026.html  Every Scenario Ends With Hillary Clinton Winning The Election:  The civil war in the Republican Party is ripping it to shreds, and as a result of all this warfare every plausible scenario for what will happen the rest of the way ends with Hillary Clinton winning the 2016 election. http://tinyurl.com/zel6xnr