An Alternative View...
Why is There Such an Explosion of Violence Across the Middle East?
By Robert Fisk
The real issue is about weakening the Arab armies, whoever they are. When the Americans invaded Iraq, what was the first thing they did? They dissolved the Iraqi army."
http://www.Syria's Alawites Pay Heavy Price as They Bury Sons
By DIAA HADID
Syria's army represents the sectarian makeup of the country: it is largely Sunni Muslim, fighting mostly Sunni Muslim rebels.
http://www.Don't Think of the "Islamic State" in Religious Terms
By Musa al-Gharbi
While ISIS' membership is exclusively Sunni, it is important to note that, within the Iraqi context, "Sunni" and "Shia" represent sociopolitical identities more than religious ones.
http://www.In Ukraine, A Tale of Two Elections
By Daniel McAdams
The US government: elections overseas are only legitimate if we have pre-approved the parties allowed to stand and if we have pre-approved the outcome.
http://www.Was I Wrong About Voting?
By Wilton Alston
What voting does is provide direct indication that he who took part supports the eventual outcome.
http://www."None of the Above" Be a Passionate Voter for Justice
By Ralph Nader
One idea that I and others have proposed in the past is "A None of the Above" (NOTA) line on the ballot.
http://www.Gary Webb and Media Manipulation
By Beverly Bandler
Many Americans still count on the mainstream media to define reality for them, but too often the MSM spins false narratives that protect the powerful.
http://www.Empire or Republic Imperial Wars and Domestic Epidemics
By James Petras
Washington's war policies, account for the fatal deterioration of health and welfare services in the US.
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Hard News
At least 55 killed in suicide blast on Pakistani side of Wagah border: At least 55 people were killed and more than 150 injured in a lethal suicide attack on the Pakistan side of Wagah border, the only road crossing between Amritsar and Lahore, minutes after the flag lowering ceremony on Sunday evening.
44 killed in ongoing Wardoj operations: Afghan policeLocal officials in northeastern Badakhshan province have said at least 40 Taliban militants have been killed following military operations in Wardoj district. He said at least four members of the Afghan national security forces were also martyred during the operations.
http://www.khaama.com/40-
Syrian rebels use US supplied anti-tank missiles:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/US backed Syrian rebels, seen here using anti-tank missiles to destroy two regime planes, have reportedly surrendered to al-Qaeda, raising fear those weapons have fallen into the terror groups hands
Government-controlled Syria defiant amid war: Rebels hold some suburbs in the countryside around Damascus and parts of the northwest. The extremist Islamic State group has imposed its rule over territory encompassing a third of both Syria and neighbouring Iraq.
http://www.cp24.com/world/
ISIS massacres 322 Sunni tribesmen in west Iraq: Tribal leader Sheikh Naeem al-Ga'oud said that 75 members of his tribe were killed on Sunday while trying to escape the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS). They were gunned down and dumped near the town of Haditha.
http://rt.com/news/201719-
Nine persons killed in two attacks in Baghdad - police:
http://www.kuna.net.kw/A powerful blast caused by an explosive device took place in a Shiite mourning place in Al-Sadr City killing six people and wounding 19 others, the source told KUNA.
Canada Bombs Iraq: :
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/Two Canadian CF-18 fighter jets dropped 500-pound laser-guided missiles near the city of Fallujah during a mission that lasted approximately four hours.
Iraqis Prepare ISIS Offensive, With U.S. Help: The major push will require training three new Iraqi Army divisions - more than 20,000 troops - over the coming months.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/
Hamas: Closure of Gaza crossings 'collective punishment': Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq early Sunday condemned an Israeli decision to close crossings into Gaza, calling it "collective punishment." Israel's decision to close the crossings violated international laws and conventions.
http://www.maannews.net/eng/
Palestinian negotiators to meet Kerry in bid to save peace talks:
http://www.haaretz.com/news/Palestinians expected to go to the UN with a bid to end the occupation, recognize state along '67 lines.
Israeli ministers pass bill jailing stone throwers for 20 years: The law would also allow the conviction of people who hurl rocks at police cars or police officers with the aim of hindering them from carrying out their duty.
http://rt.com/news/201695-
British-Iranian woman sentenced to year in jail after trying to attend volleyball match: Ghavami was detained outside Tehran's Azadi stadium after allegedly trying to attend a volleyball game in June. Since the Islamic revolution in 1979, women have been barred from entering stadiums for sporting events,
http://rt.com/uk/201619-iran-
Mali says 2 soldiers killed by explosive device: At least four others were wounded in the attack, which the government said was carried out by unknown elements.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/
Libyan army colonel gunned down in Derna: A Libyan army colonel who returned to Derna for his brother's burial was gunned down yesterday in the family home.
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/
Libya : Benghazi district residents urged to leave:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/Libya's army has asked residents in a central district of the port city of Benghazi to leave before a major military operation against Islamists.
Protester killed outside Burkina Faso TV building: One man was killed on Sunday during clashes between demonstrators and army troops outside the state television building in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a local radio station reported.
http://www.aa.com.tr/en/rss/
Burkina Faso crisis: Army promises 'transition body': The move came after soldiers had fired shots at the state TV station and barricaded the capital's main square as thousands of protesters demanded the military give up power
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
'ISIS is coming': Shia man shot by IS supporters in Australia: A Shia man was shot by Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) supporters as he was leaving an Islamic prayer center in southwest Sydney, according to eyewitnesses.
http://rt.com/news/201767-
Turkey migrant boat sinks in Bosphorus, killing 24: At least 24 people have been killed and scores are missing after a boat said to be carrying migrants sank off the north coast of Istanbul, officials say.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
Ukrainian battalion leader-turned-MP ready to 'organize blasts in Russia':
http://rt.com/news/201703-Ukraine's volunteer battalion leader, who is now also an MP, said on a Ukrainian television show that the battalions are ready to "intrude" into Russia. He spoke about intended terrorist acts before being cut off by the show's host.
Incumbent PM Zakharchenko leads in Donetsk elections - early results: Incumbent PM Aleksandr Zakharchenko is leading in Sunday's elections in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine, taking over 70 percent of the votes. In Lugansk, 63 percent are voting for the current leader Igor Plotnitsky.
http://rt.com/news/201711-
Ukraine president calls rebel vote a 'farce': Petro Poroshenko's condemnation comes as separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko claims victory, citing exit polls.
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/
Angela Merkel warns David Cameron over freedom of movement: David Cameron has been warned by German chancellor Angela Merkel that she would rather see the UK leave the European Union than change freedom of movement rules, according to reports.
http://www.theguardian.com/
UK to seek immigration changes despite Merkel EU 'warning': Chancellor George Osborne has insisted the UK will pursue its "national interest" in Europe despite German warnings about its future in the EU.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-
Spain moves to protect domestic media with new 'Google tax': Newspapers in Spain will now be able to demand a monthly fee from the search engine before it can list them on Google News
http://www.theguardian.com/
Report to UN condemns US government's "international criminal program of torture": The US presidential administrations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama are responsible for far-reaching violations of international law for directing and covering up a global torture program developed by the US Central Intelligence Agency
http://www.wsws.org/en/
Judge Napolitano on legality of FBI's fake news story : Video -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?Associated Press: FBI created fake story to catch bomb threat suspect
US 'death-with-dignity' advocate has committed suicide.: Woman who sparked national debate over right to choose death to avoid woes of deadly brain cancer has committed suicide.
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/ |
