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"Why America Needs a 'Barbarian'”
*Click image for larger size.* *"Why America Needs a 'Barbarian'”* by Bill Bonner You’re a cowardly, leftist moron, to say the least." – Comment from a Dear Reader, received yesterday POITOU, FRANCE – "Over the weekend, we drove down to the South of France for a birthday party. It was in the Tarn area, famous for its ancient grottoes, its wars and massacres, and its food. *Treacherous Time: *Poor Brunhilda. She founded the castle at Bruniquel, which we visited. A Visigoth princess, she married a king of the Franks (one of Clovis I’s grandsons) and became queen. Her sister Galswintha... more »
Border 'Crisis' - Is It All About The Children...Or Hatred Of Trump?
Demagogues on both sides are using the border "crisis" to score political points, both for and against President Trump. The real issues -- the cause of the problem rather than the symptoms -- are rarely debated on the mainstream media and in the halls of Congress. Drug war? Interventionist foreign policy? Welfare state? Government's undermining of the family? Tune in to the Liberty Report for a different perspective:
Julian Assange and the Mindszenty Case
[image: undefined] During World War II Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty was a huge critic of fascism and wound up in prison. In Oct. 1945 he became head of the Church in Hungary and spoke out just as strongly against Communist oppression. He wound up back in prison for eight more years, including long periods of solitary confinement and endured other forms of torture. In 1949 he was sentenced to life in a show trial that generated worldwide condemnation. Two weeks after the trial began in early 1949, Pope Pius XII (having failed to speak out forcefully against the Third Reich) did summon ... more »
Christian Canadian Law School Denied Accreditation Because of Its Belief in Traditional Marriage
[image: christian-canadian-law-school-denied-accreditation-because-of-its-belief-in-traditional-marriage] The Supreme Court in Canada has ruled that a Canadian evangelical Christian university can be denied accreditation for its law school simply because it supports traditional marriage.
NY Plans to Sue Trump Administration Over Separation of Immigrant Families
[image: ny-plans-to-sue-trump-administration-over-separation-of-immigrant-families] New York's Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that the state intends to file a multi-agency lawsuit against the Trump administration for violating the "constitutional rights" of illegal immigrant families by separating them at the border.
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission: A Timely Proposal
On Monday, night the Senate passed its version of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. It now heads to conference for reconciliation with the House version. The Senate version is packed with interesting provisions relating to military operations in the cyber domain, and I’ll be writing separately about most of those items shortly. For now, I want to draw attention to one particular provision: Sen. Ben Sasse’s timely call for a bipartisan national commission to assess the best path forward for U.S. cyber strategy, which appears as Section 1634... more »
China’s Technological System to Control Dissenters
By Makia Freeman Sesame Credit is the all-encompassing technological and authoritarian system now used by China to control its citizenry. China has been emerging as a... more »
EU Committee Rules Could “Destroy The Internet As We Know It”
By Mac Slavo A European Union committee has just approved rules that could “destroy the internet as we know it.” The two new and controversial... more »
PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill visits Beijing to sign One Belt, One Road trade deal
20-Jun-2018 Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill is arriving in China today for a week-long visit to strengthen ties with Beijing and to sign the controversial One Belt, One Road initiative.
L'Uruguay appelle le Mercosur à redémarrer des négociations avec la Chine
20-Jun-2018 Le président uruguayen Tabaré Vazquez a appelé les pays membres du Marché commun du Sud (Mercosur) à redémarrer des négociations commerciales avec la Chine.
How the Energy Charter Treaty could have costly consequences for governments and climate action
20-Jun-2018 The Energy Charter Treaty was recently described, somewhat ominously, as “one treaty to rule them all”—ever-expanding and giving the power to corporations “to halt the energy transition.”
Lettre: Le renouvellement automatique du traité bilatéral d'investissement entre les Pays-Bas et le Burkina Faso
20-Jun-2018 Both ENDS a envoyé une lettre, signée par différentes organisations de la société civile, à la Ministre néerlandaise du commerce et du développement, l'incitant à terminer le traité bilatéral d'investissement entre les Pays Bas et Burkina Faso.
NGO's send letter to Minister Kaag to call for termination of BIT with Burkina Faso
20-Jun-2018 Both ENDS sent a letter, signed by various civil society organisations, to the Dutch Minister of Aid & Trade to urge her to terminate the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) that exists between the Netherlands and Burkina Faso.
It's time to stop giving more rights to global corporations
20-Jun-2018 Despite this growing rejection of ISDS, the Australian government claims that ambiguous general “safeguards” in the TPP-11 will protect public interest laws.
The myth behind health and trade agreements – Q&A with Othoman Mellouk
20-Jun-2018 Dr Othoman Mellouk is a Moroccan treatment advocate who has been working on intellectual property and access to medicines for more than a decade.
Argentina's Macri wants Mercosur to pursue global trade deals
20-Jun-2018 Argentine President Mauricio Macri and Uruguayan counterpart Tabare Vazquez agreed that the Mercosur bloc should pursue trade accords with Asian countries and Canada.
Tunisie / Canada : Un accord en vue pour la protection des investissements
20-Jun-2018 Le ministre des Affaires étrangères tunisien et le ministre du Commerce international canadien ont convenu de la reprise des négociations d'un accord bilatéral en matière d'incitation et de protection des investissements.
Did the Obama Administration Place Immigrant Children With Human Traffickers?
A congressional report and criminal indictment resulted from a 2014 incident in which multiple immigrant children were handed off to a human trafficking ring.
Jane Fonda's Idiot Brother: "Put Barron Trump In Cage with Pedophiles"
*Just Another Classless Hollywood Jerk *This story illustrates two things; intelligence and great acting are not necessarily passed down through a person's genes, and Donald Trump is continuing to expose the tolerate left's hate and Derangement by showing them as the phonies they really are. Case in point, the late actor Henry Fonda's idiot offspring Peter. Peter Fonda, who has managed to ride one good movie role all his life into conning people out of money to make a long string of shitty films no one can name, is joining in and helping ramp up the leftist immigration rhetoric *... more »
A Quick Study in Contrasts
I'm not going to have much time for blogging since I have to take Mrs. JP to the hospital for a checkup and I probably won't be able to even use my cell phone in the building. But I just wanted to give you a study in contrast brought about by King Hairod and his fascist policy at the border. At last count, 2342 children have been ripped from their parents' arms in the six weeks since Zero Tolerance took effect. First, watch what happened to Rachel Maddow last night when she tried to read an AP bulletin on her show about the "tender age" shelters we're putting up. She ... more »
Has Anyone Ever Won A Trade War?
This morning the *NY Times* reported that Señor Trumpanzee seems somehow consoled that in a trade war the Chinese will lose more than we will. His "threat to impose tariffs on almost every Chinese product that comes into the United States intensified the possibility of a damaging trade war, sending stock markets tumbling on Tuesday and drawing a rebuke from retailers, tech companies and manufacturers" He and those around him "remained unmoved by those concerns, with a top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, insisting that China has more to lose from a trade fight than the United States.... more »
What Was Behind Iran’s Social Media Campaign Promoting Gen Suleimani In Iraq?
(Al Alam) In September 2014, a social media campaign was launched featuring Iranian Revolutionary Guards Quds Force commander General Qasim Suleimani. The conventional wisdom was that this was an attempt by Tehran to portray it as the major force leading the war against the Islamic State in both Iraq and Syria. Dozens of pictures appeared on Facebook and Twitter and other outlets, and eventually found their way into the Iraqi and international media. Afshon Ostovar in *Vanguard of the Imam, Religion, Politics, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards* argued there might have been another mo... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 20
1980 Iraq held first parliamentary elections since end of monarchy in 1958 Baath won 187 seats Independents 63 1982 Ayatollah Khomeini said Iran-Iraq War would end when Saddam was out 1987 Peshmerga mounted offensive in Sulaymaniya supported by Iran 1987 Ali Hassan al-Majid issued order for random attacks on Kurdish areas to kill as many people as possible Also said that any Kurd captured between 15-70 should be interrogated then executed 2004 Interim PM Allawi said special commando units would be created 2004 Head of 9/11 Commission said Al Qaeda was closer to Iran and P... more »
GAPS AND TRACKS: A "shadow system" feeds "segregation!"
*WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018Part 2—Slanted all the way down:* The New York Times thinks Gotham's public schools shouldn't engage in "tracking." Check that! The Times believes that tracking—or "screening" by academic achievement—shouldn't be part of the school admission process. Or at least, the Times believes that the New York City Public Schools allows *too much* screening of this type. Alas! It's a bit hard to know what the Times believes because the paper didn't announce its beliefs in an editorial. It announced its beliefs in a front-page "news report" this Monday—a front-page ne... more »
Actor Chris Pratt uses MTV stage to call Millennials to ‘believe in God’ (VIDEO)
Something happened at the MTV Movie and TV Awards on Monday that MTV surely was not expecting, and not hoping for. In a move that is sadly rare for Hollywood, Chris Pratt, the night’s winner of the Generation Award, used his platform on the MTV stage to speak about his faith and to encourage the […] More The post Actor Chris Pratt uses MTV stage to call Millennials to ‘believe in God’ (VIDEO) appeared first on The Duran.
“We Will Stand Up for Our Kids, Even if Washington Will Not:” Hawaii Passes Historic Ban on Trump-Approved Chemical Found Harmful to Children’s Brains
When the Trump administration approved the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos from the Dow Chemical Company, with whom they have an extra cozy relationship since Inauguration Day in January 2017, a public outcry ensued that was ultimately unsuccessful. The chemical has been linked to severe developmental delays in children and other health risks, and spurred a petition drive expressing the depth of the health problems caused by this brain damaging pesticide. It’s especially dangerous to children who may be harmed by its presence both in food and the environment, but now one state is t... more »
Cancer-Linked Monsanto Weedkiller Found in More Foods, Leaked FDA Memos Reveal
As the next international March Against Monsanto draws near, the company will once again find itself in squarely in the crosshairs of many thousands of protesters with a bone to pick with their unabated poisoning of the food supply. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s best-selling weedkiller Roundup, was declared a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer back in spring 2015, and since then many people have been shocked to learn just how pervasive the chemical really is in our food supply. It has come as... more »
What Is the Big Bang Theory?
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Black Holes Could Actually Be Colliding Wormholes
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Latest Climate News From The “RIght-Wing Press”
Early in life I had noticed that no event is ever correctly reported in a newspaper. George Orwell Fox News and the Washington Examiner are pushing some rather spectacular climate idiocy these days. Worse garbage than the New York Times … Continue reading →
WATCH: Law Student Defends Herself from ‘Unlawful Arrest,’ Fights Back as Cops Attack Her
[image: student] A police officer was caught on video in a catfight with a college student after the girl refused to immediately get out of her car. The post WATCH: Law Student Defends Herself from ‘Unlawful Arrest,’ Fights Back as Cops Attack Her appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Horrifying Video Shows Cops Shoot and Kill Fleeing Boy to Stop Him From Running Away
[image: boy] A disturbing video shows police shoot and kill an apparently unarmed 17-year-old boy for running away from a traffic stop. The post Horrifying Video Shows Cops Shoot and Kill Fleeing Boy to Stop Him From Running Away appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
This Deadly Rifle (You Never Heard of) Might Have Changed History Forever
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * The British Empire created a rifle that has endured for more than a century. *After the war ended the British Army retired the remaining No. 1s and retained the No.4 as its primary rifle. While the service experimented with a replacement, its soldiers took the SMLE into action again in Korea. In April 1951 the Gloucestershire Regiment’s 1st Battalion had to defend Hill 235 against several days of determined attacks by Chinese troops. Their Vickers machine guns ripped apart the enemy formations while the riflemen fired their SMLEs until the ... more »
Air War: Air Force F-15C vs. Russia's Deadly Su-57 (Who Wins?)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * We have all the answers. *Close in at the merge, if the Su-57s survive the initial AMRAAM volley, the surviving F-15Cs would be at somewhat of disadvantage against the extraordinarily maneuverable Russian fighters. However, the F-15C community has a lot of practice flying against the extremely maneuverable F-22s, and while they are disadvantaged, Eagle pilots do win dogfights against the Raptor on some occasions. Moreover, with the addition of the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System and the Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder, the F-15C has excellent high off... more »
America is Right to Leave the UN Human Rights Council
*Brett D. Schaefer* *Security, Americas* [image: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley delivers remarks to the press together with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (not pictured), announcing the U.S.'s withdrawal from the U.N's Human Rights Council at the Department of State in Washington, U.S., June 19, 2018. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan] The United States seems to be the only government that seriously wants the Human Rights Council to promote universal respect and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Most coverage of President Trump’s decision to lea... more »
Brazil STF Absolves Hoffmann and Bernardo from Lava Jato Charges
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Second Panel of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) voted yesterday (Tuesday, June 19th) for the acquittal of Senator Gleisi Hoffmann (PT-PR) and her husband, the former Planning Minister Paulo Bernardo, for crimes of corruption and money laundering associated to the Lava Jato case. Hoffman […]
German Bauernfest Returns to Petrópolis in Rio this Weekend
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city of Petrópolis will once again celebrate all things German as the traditional Bauernfest returns for its 29th edition, beginning Friday, June 22nd and continuing through July 1st. The 2018 Bauernfest will host over 200 attractions, as organizers plan musical performances and dance, theater, […]
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Andray Domise discusses both the U.S.' choice to be an intentionally safe destination for refugees, and Canada's complicity in validating that choice and other policies of dehumanization rather than speaking out against even such obvious abuses as the imprisonment of children. And the Canadian Labour Congress calls for Canada to live up to its responsibility to refugees by stopping the classification of the U.S. as a "safe third country". - Alan Broadbent and Kevin Page write about the need to recognize and give effect to the rig... more »
With Worries On An Escalating Trade War, China Cuts U.S. Investments By 92%
© Lucas Jackson / Reuters *RT:* *China cuts US investments by 92% amid escalating trade war* The US market saw a significant plunge in investment from China in the first five months of the year amid a growing trade row between the world's two largest economies. Chinese investments totaled $1.8 billion from January through May, representing a 92-percent drop against the same period a year ago. That’s the lowest level in seven years, according to the latest report by Rhodium Group, a research provider that tracks Chinese foreign investment. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* I suspec... more »
Really Rethinking Standardized Test Scores
Corey DeAngelis, fellow at Cato, turned up at Centre for Education Economics Ltd (CfEE) with an article (since reprinted at Cato's own site) that gets on the Dump Standardized Testing Train. And while I welcome "Rethinking Standardised Test Scores," it suffers from some of the same problems as other reassessments of test-centered education. DeAngelis, it should be noted, is no friend of public education-- we last met him on this blog when he was arguing that schools should be owned by corporations-- and his background runs from Heartland Institute policy advisor to Risk Management O... more »
Pressing politics: #metoo and UK Universities
This is a guest post from Katharine A. M. Wright, a Lecturer in International Politics at Newcastle University. Her research focuses on gender and international security institutions, including NATO. In this blog posts she reflects on the issues raised by #metoo in relation to UK Universities. Follow her on Twitter @KAMWright. This is the third […]
At Harvard Med, Prestigious White Male Doctors Must Go
[image: at-harvard-med-prestigious-white-male-doctors-must-go] “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past,” wrote George Orwell in *1984*. Dr. Betsy Nabel of Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital wants to scrub the past of white male faces in medicine.
Cruz Bill Would Speed Up Deportations
[image: cruz-bill-would-speed-up-deportations] Texas Senator Ted Cruz is attempting to "thread the needle" on the recent media attention about illegal immigration family separations through the introduction of a new bill.
Trump Allows More Small Businesses to Join Forces to Get Health Insurance
[image: trump-allows-more-small-businesses-to-join-forces-to-get-health-insurance] More small businesses will be able to join together to seek low-cost health insurance under new rules issued by the Trump administration.
Communist Chinese Organ Harvesting Draws Global Condemnation
[image: communist-chinese-organ-harvesting-draws-global-condemnation] Despite official denials, the Communist Chinese regime's barbaric organ-harvesting program is drawing renewed attention and condemnation from Missouri and Georgia to Canada and Australia and everywhere in between. Numerous legislatures around the world have taken testimony and even approved official condemnations of the practice, which often involves murdering prisoners of conscience jailed for their beliefs. But with the mass-murdering dictatorship in China trying to whitewash the atrocities involved in its multi... more »
Baumgarten’s Aesthetica
Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten, in his work *Aesthetica* (2 Volumes: 1750—58), appropriated the word “aesthetics” and gave it the meaning by which it is understood today. But Baumgarten cannot be regarded as the founder of aesthetics—that distinction belongs to Immanuel Kant. The modern philosophy of aesthetics is based largely on Kant’s *The Critique of Judgement*. Even our acquaintance with Aesthetica is modeled by two comments that Kant has made, the first in his *The Critique of Pure Reason*, and the second in his *The Critique of Judgement*. Mary J. Gregor’s, in her interesting... more »
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From Jenna Orkin An agricultural giant (in a good way) The power industry needs to invest $14.5 trillion by 2040 to meet global demand for electricity Italy's Salvini Orders "Special Census" And Expulsion Of Illegal Gypsies, Immediately Compared To Hitler Hundreds Of WaPo Employees Revolt Over "Shocking Pay Practices", Ask Bezos To "Share The Wealth" Surprise! Taxpayers Have Been Footing The Bill For Sexual Misconduct In CongressBombshell Accusation: Israeli Ex-Energy Minister Charged With Spying For Iran Watch Live: FBI Director, Inspector General Testify On "Explosive" Report Arg... more »
Baumgarten’s Aesthetic
Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten, in his work *Aesthetica* (2 Volumes: 1750—58), appropriated the word “aesthetics” and gave it the meaning by which it is understood today. But Baumgarten cannot be regarded as the founder of aesthetics—that distinction belongs to Immanuel Kant. The modern philosophy of aesthetics is based largely on Kant’s *The Critique of Judgement*. Even our acquaintance with Aesthetica is modeled by two comments that Kant has made, the first in his *The Critique of Pure Reason*, and the second in his *The Critique of Judgement*. Mary J. Gregor’s, in her interesting... more »
America’s Debt Dependence Makes It An Easy Economic Target
By Brandon Smith There is a classic denial tactic that many people use when confronted with negative facts about a subject they have a personal... more »
Rebel rocket attack kills, injures civilians near Golan Heights
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:15 P.M.) – At least one civilian was killed, 10 others wounded as jihadi militants hit the government-held Jaba town in Quneitra province with mortars. Local sources said that the mortar shells were fired from the nearby Masharah village currently held by al-Qaeda-linked group. Children were reported to be among the injured. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia accuses White Helmets of terrorist links
Russia has information that the members of the White Helmets NGO in Syria have close ties with terrorists, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters on Wednesday. “We know, we are not just confident, but we know, we have information that the members of the White Helmets have close ties with terrorist groups in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist special forces conduct mission behind enemy lines to kill 9 SAA soldiers (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham conducted a successful operation in the northern countryside of Latakia last night. According to the official media wing of HTS, their special forces snuck 12 kilometers behind the Syrian Army’s lines in the Jabal Turkmen region and then ambushed their posts near the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish militia captures death squad in Raqqa
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:00 P.M.) – A group of assailants who had assassinated several Kurdish commanders in the Syrian city of Raqqa has been captured. Militants from the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces raided a hideout for Harakat Al-Qiyam insurgent group, killing one of them and capturing 2 others. Investigations with the arrested led to arresting 10 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army liberates several areas from ISIS in southeast Syria (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Army (SAA) continued their large-scale advance against the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in the eastern countryside of the Al-Sweida Governorate this morning. Backed by the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) and National Defense Forces (NDF), the Syrian Army managed to liberate several areas from the Islamic State terrorists […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Navy accepts cutting-edge amphibious assault ship for service
The large amphibious assault ship Ivan Gren has been accepted for service in the Russian Navy in an official ceremony of hoisting the St. Andrew’s flag aboard the warship, TASS reports from the scene. The Ivan Gren is the first amphibious assault ship designed and built in Russia’s modern history. The Ivan Gren is the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military transfers weapons to Iraqi Army (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The U.S. military transferred a large quantity of weapons to the Iraqi Army recently, a military report from DVIDS hub claimed. According to the report, the U.S. military transferred heavy machine guns, assault rifles, ATGMs, and bulletproof vests to the Iraqi Army’s 59th Brigade at Camp Taji. The transfer of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthis destroy, seize dozens of Saudi coalition vehicles near Al-Hudayda
The Saudi-led coalition has suffered a massive defeat in Darihmi district south of Al-Hudayda as airstrikes intensify in the port city. Houthi rebels managed, yesterday, to destroy and damage up to 28 military vehicles while repelling the assault southeast of Al-Hudayda airport. Scores of mercenaries of different nationalities, including field commanders, have been killed in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Latest map update of strategic Hodeideh battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Hodeideh battle is still ongoing in west Yemen, despite repeated calls by the international community to halt the Gulf-led offensive. Backed by heavy airstrikes from the Saudi-led Arab Coalition, the UAE-backed Southern Resistance Army and Yemeni Republican Guard have been trying to capture the strategic Hodeideh Airport for the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Arabia is turning Qatar into an island
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – Saudi Arabia is seeking to build a 60 kilometer long canal that will erase their border with neighboring Qatar. According to a Gulf News report, Saudi Arabia has set a deadline for accepting tenders to dig a 60 kilometer long canal that will turn Qatar into an island. The last […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rebels in northeast Daraa find themselves besieged as Syrian Army makes big advance
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The rebel forces in northeast Dara’a have found themselves besieged by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) after an intense battle today. The Free Syrian Army’s (FSA) Southern Front Brigades and their allies from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham were rudely awakened last night, when a large number of Syrian Arab Army troops […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New batch of security personnel graduates from Police School in northeastern Syria [+Photos]
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:40 P.M.) – Police Command in the northeastern province of Hasakah held a ceremony to celebrate the graduation of the 6th batch of security personnel. During the ceremony, graduates showcased their skills in carrying out raids against terrorists and their positions, as well as demonstrating high competence and physical fitness. The new graduates, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIL’s in deep trouble as Syrian troops liberate more ground in southeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) cannot find any relief in southeast Syria, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies keep rolling through eastern Al-Sweida. Backed by the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) and National Defense Forces (NDF), the Syrian Army scored a new advance in the Badiya Al-Sham region […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jordan King, Israeli PM meet in Amman for first time in 4 years
Jordan King Abdullah II has received Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Amman to discuss several issues of mutual interest. Netanyahu’s office issued a statement on Monday saying that ” Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated Israel’s commitment to maintaining the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem”. Meanwhile, Jordan’s Petra News Agency quoted King Abdulla […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN accuses Syrian gov’t, rebel forces of committing war crimes in East Ghouta
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:35 P.M.) – The United Nations has accused the Syrian government and rebels of committing war crimes during the seven year long battle in the East Ghouta region of Damascus. “Through the repeated, indiscriminate shelling of civilian inhabited areas, pro-government forces, armed groups, and members of terrorist organizations alike committed the war crime of intending to spread […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army scores first major advance in southwest Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a major advance in the northeastern countryside of the Dara’a Governorate this afternoon. Led by the Taha Group of the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began their operations in northeast Dara’a last night, when their troops attacked the Air Defense Base that was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
“Trump to Europoodles: ‘Roll Over. Bark. Beg…Crawl’: With a Korean Preface”
*“Trump to Europoodles: ‘Roll Over. Bark. Beg…Crawl’:* * With a Korean Preface”* by Fred Reed “I don’t get it. I know, I know, I’m just some mutt in Mexico with a computer, and easily puzzled. But…huh? Trump, we are told, pulled off a master stroke in Singapore. All the world reels at this astonishment. We see Talleyrand and Metternich rolled into one gorgeous taco. But…but…. Who did the doing, and who got done? What really happened, as best I can tell: For years America’s relation with North Korea was its usual one of military intimidation: Submit, or we will forever keep you in p... more »
How China sets about global economic domination
The White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy has just released a report titled "How China’s Economic Aggression Threatens the Technologies and Intellectual Property of the United States and the World" (link is to an Adobe Acrobat document in .PDF format). It's obviously a partisan report, given its source, but even without that, it provides enough links to verify its arguments that it's hard to dismiss as merely a political perspective. It makes sobering reading. Here's how it begins. The People’s Republic of China (China) has experienced rapid economic growth to bec... more »
New proof you’re not ‘naughty’ if you reject these treatments
Surgery, drugs and radiation — aka the “cut, poison, burn” strategy — are typically the only solutions offered by most conventional oncologists to treat cancer, and upon receiving a cancer diagnosis most people are willing to do just about anything to get better. Unfortunately, the standard of care for cancer is not necessarily the most […] The post New proof you’re not ‘naughty’ if you reject these treatments appeared first on Health Nut News.
An excellent way to strengthen the core, increase flexibility, and help reduce low-back pain
Exercise is one of the core pillars of optimal health. It is an essential tool in your arsenal of lifestyle choices if you want to reduce or eliminate medication, improve your strength and flexibility or enjoy your everyday life with more energy and vitality. It is relatively impossible to achieve optimal health without exercise. Your […] The post An excellent way to strengthen the core, increase flexibility, and help reduce low-back pain appeared first on Health Nut News.
This Is the Moment for Change
[image: Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts a welcoming ceremony for Bolivian President Juan Evo Morales Ayma at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, June 19, 2018. Xi Jinping held talks with Juan Evo Morales Ayma on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)] Two events of the day point the way for how the New Silk Road paradigm is the means to overcome what is currently being whipped up in the Trans-Atlantic as inevitable, insoluble strife: the migrant crisis and trade war. In the Americas, Bolivian President Evo Morales met in Beijing today with President Xi Jinping, and signed commitments f... more »
Ethiopia And Eritrea Move Forward On Peace Talks
*Al Jazeera:* *Eritrea to send delegation to Ethiopia for talks* Move by Asmara comes after Addis Ababa said it will comply with peace deal and withdraw from contested border regions. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki said the East African country will dispatch a delegation to Addis Ababa to "gauge current developments" in the region following peace overtures from Ethiopia's new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. "We will send a delegation to [Addis Ababa] to gauge current developments directly and in depth as well as to chart out a plan for continuous future action," Isaias said on Wedn... more »
9 essential reads on the Supreme Court and gerrymandering
Aviva Rutkin, Big Data + Applied Mathematics Editor at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Many observers had hoped that the court's decision on Gill v. Whitford would provide some clarity on whether gerrymandering is constitutional.
Trump and Sessions can end immigrant family separations without Congress' help
Kevin Johnson, Dean and Professor of Public Interest Law and Chicana/o Studies, University of California, Davis at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Who's in charge of deciding how immigrants coming over the US-Mexico border are treated? Both Congress and the executive branch have power, a legal scholar explains.
Russia Warns: Increased US Marine Corps Presence In Norway Could Be Viewed As An Attack
U.S. plans to double the number of marines stationed in Norway and deploy them on the country's border with Russia
Democrats are ridiculing “family values” of Republicans
They’re certainly right that sanctity of marriage is a Republican value, since Democrats have been in the business of destroying marriage and family since 1964, and Republicans do eventually absorb the cultural values imposed by liberals. And they’re right that sanctity of life is a Republican value (for some Republicans); abortion doesn't appear in the RNC mission statement as it has in the DNC for 3 decades. And they’re right that the federal government more often disregards the rights of the states when Democrats are in charge. But they’re wrong that the current dust up is... more »
The CSTO And The Problem Over Washington’s Compliance With A 1987 Treaty
In the conclusion of their joint statement approved in Almaty, the CSTO members urged the relevant parties to facilitate a constructive dialog and to do all that is needed to resolve the current disputes related to the implementation of the Treaty on the Elimination of Intermediate- and Shorter-Range Missiles, in order to reduce potential future risks. The post The CSTO And The Problem Over Washington’s Compliance With A 1987 Treaty appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
World News Briefs -- June 20, 2018
*The Guardian*: *Saudi-backed Yemeni forces capture Hodeidah airport* Military advance comes after UN envoy fails to broker ceasefire with Houthi rebels Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have captured the airport at Hodeidah and have started preparations for the more complex task of capturing the city and its port nine miles (15km) to the north. The port is critical to the supply of aid to the rest of the famine-struck country. Confirmation that the airport on the southern outskirts of the city had been seized after three days of fighting came from both TV pictures and eyewit... more »
A misconduct probe — which led to 20 retraction requests — took four years. Why?
A probe into the work of a researcher who studied natural products for cancer had many stops and starts along the way — including five extensions granted by the U.S. Office of Research Integrity — according to documents obtained by Retraction Watch. Following a public records request, we recently obtained a copy of the report … Continue reading A misconduct probe — which led to 20 retraction requests — took four years. Why?
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 20, 2018
Wikimedia Commons *Popular Mechanics:* *The U.S. and Russia Are Shrinking Their Nuclear Arsenals—But China Isn't* And then, of course, there’s North Korea to think about. The number of nuclear weapons worldwide dipped slightly in 2017, with the world’s nine nuclear powers collectively downsizing by 500 weapons. The United States and Russia entered 2018 with fewer weapons, while China, India, and Pakistan gave their modest arsenals a slight boost. The world’s newest nuclear power, North Korea, is still a mystery with an unknown quantity of nuclear weapons. The nonprofit Stockholm... more »
UnPacked Shorts – Is Europe on the brink of a new Thirty Years’ War?
It might be 400 since the Thirty Years War, but it is a subject that Angela Merkel is currently much interested in. Could Europe be heading for another period of serious unrest? In this UnPacked Short, Peter Franklin and Charlotte Pickles discuss the parallels between the build up to the Thirty Years War and the […] The post UnPacked Shorts – Is Europe on the brink of a new Thirty Years’ War? appeared first on UnHerd.
Can A Cyber Attack Bring Down A Fighter Jet?
An Air Force F-22 Raptor (left) flies with an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter over Florida. USAF Photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock *Reuters:* *Israel's Netanyahu warns of cyber risks that can down fighter jets* TEL AVIV, June 20 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on governments worldwide on Wednesday to join forces to defend against cyber threats that he said could even bring down military and civilian aircraft. Cybersecurity also represents an enormous business opportunity, Netanyahu told a cyber conference at Tel Aviv University, adding that Israel receives... more »
Israel Pushing Law to Make Filming Soldiers Illegal—Violators to Be Imprisoned for a Decade
By John Vibes The Israeli government is reportedly targeting journalists and human rights group with a newly proposed bill that would outlaw the filming of... more »
Rwanda Joins France and Outlaws the Use of Cell Phones in Schools So Students Can Concentrate on Education
By B.N. Frank Announced last week in Rwanda, The Ministry of Education decided that primary and secondary schools students will no longer be allowed to... more »
Hypersonic weapons race: Lockheed gets $1 Billion to catch up to Russia and China (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 30. More The post Hypersonic weapons race: Lockheed gets $1 Billion to catch up to Russia and China (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Russia, India to bypass the dollar in defence deals
American sanctions are increasingly making the USD irrelevant More The post Russia, India to bypass the dollar in defence deals appeared first on The Duran.
Mom Brought 10-Month-Old to the Hospital for a Cough—And Cops Kidnapped Him
[image: children] The state of Minnesota is kidnapping children with no due process and for no reason. The latest case of government kidnapping shines some much needed light on these baby snatchers. The post Mom Brought 10-Month-Old to the Hospital for a Cough—And Cops Kidnapped Him appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
EU Parliament Committee Approves Copyright Law That Will Change The Internet As We Know It
We can still win! Next steps for the #CopyrightDirective https://t.co/UcYZWbEdWw #SaveYourInternet #FixCopyright #CensorshipMachine pic.twitter.com/UpH0Ib8Hy4 — EDRi (@edri) June 20, 2018 *Reuters:* *EU Parliament committee votes for tougher EU copyright rules to rein in tech giants* BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Google (GOOGL.O), Facebook (FB.O), Microsoft (MSFT.O) and other tech giants could face more curbs on their market power after a European Parliament committee voted in favor of tougher copyright rules on Wednesday. The copyright rules, proposed by the European Commission two yea... more »
GUTLESS WONDERS, PROTESTING WHEN IT'S TOO LATE
Forgive me if I'm not impressed by celebrities affiliated with the entertainment side of Fox who are now criticizing Fox News: Steve Levitan, the creator of “Modern Family,” which airs on ABC but is produced by Fox’s television studio, wrote on Twitter on Tuesday that he was “disgusted to work at a company that has anything whatsoever to do with @FoxNews.” The film director Paul Feig echoed those sentiments, writing that he had made two films for the 20th Century Fox movie studio but “cannot condone the support their news division promotes toward the immoral and abusive policies and... more »
Tom Zé Returns to Rio’s Circo Voador this Saturday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Icon of the sixties Tropicália movement Tom Zé is making his triumphant return to Circo Voador in Lapa this Saturday, June 23rd, with the support of eclectic minimalist, Rogério Skylab, who will be launching his new album ‘O Rei do Cu’ (King of the Ass) […]
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*Teacher unions must be reined in* Any day now the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, a case brought against government unions for charging non-members “agency fees.” If unions are prohibited from charging those fees, the cost of members’ dues could soar—by hundreds of dollars in the case of California Teachers Association members. The result? Less money and fewer members. A favorable ruling would be great news for non-union members, but what about the rest of us? In his latest California Policy Center... more »
Nicaragua's Political Unrest And Violence Hits 2 Months
*BBC:* *More deaths in Nicaragua violence as talks collapse* At least three people were killed and many injured as government forces in Nicaragua launched an operation to regain control of the city of Masaya. Residents say security forces and militias used disproportionate force to clear barricades on Tuesday. The operation was launched a day after the collapse of talks between President Daniel Ortega's government and the opposition. More than 180 people have died in two months of anti-government protests. Residents in Masaya say militias loyal to Mr Ortega were responsible for ... more »
Use of Force at the Gaza Border: A Hybrid Approach to Tactical Challenges
The recent confrontation at the Israel-Gaza border between thousands of Gazans and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) took a heavy human toll, raising concerns about excessive uses of force and complex issues of international law. The Israeli High Court of Justice declined to order modification of the IDF’s rules and procedures that dictate when, where and how its forces may employ lethal force. These rules appear to reflect what some consider a controversial hybrid response to the Gaza confrontation, informed by both the law of armed conflict and the more restrictive rules on use o... more »
A Nation Of Barbarians
Yesterday, Donald Trump accused Canadians of smuggling shoes across the border after they had "scuffed them up" a bit. There followed a host of lies about Canadian tariffs -- particularly dairy tariffs. Henry Giroux writes: Trump has lied, along with a tsunami of other fabrications, about former president Barack Obama’s birthplace, he’s made false claims about why he did not win the popular vote, he’s stated he knew nothing about payments prior to his election to the porn star Stormy Daniels, and he’s wrongly declared that the U.S. is the highest taxed nation in the world. He has... more »
Who Backs Israel?
Given the growing religious/political divide in the United States, a poll taken by Pew is particularly pertinent, especially given the recent activities in Israel and the Gaza. The white evangelical backing of Donald Trump and his agenda for the Middle East is striking but, for those of us who grew up in an Evangelical ecosystem, not terribly surprising. What is surprising is the level of support for the state of Israel, particularly when one looks at a comparison between the levels of support from the American Christian community and the American Jewish community. Here is what Pe... more »
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*Michigan Dems Call New Curriculum ‘Far-Right’ Over Climate Change Exclusion* *Now even something you DON'T say is “far-right”* Michigan Democrats are petitioning against a “far-right” school curriculum revision over its removal of references to climate change, the LGBT community and Islam. The recently proposed social studies standards, drafted largely by Republican state senator Patrick Colbeck, have plucked out climate change information from the 6th grade geography unit and dropped references to various minority groups, according to MLive. The phrase “core democratic values” ... more »
Merkel and Macron Unveil ‘NEW CHAPTER’ for Eurozone in Major Budget Reforms
Implied in this move (along with EU Army and EU finance minister) is: United States of Europe. The final endtimes federation of 10 nations, 10 Horn Beast Revived Roman empire is coming into view. – Merkel and Macron Unveil ‘NEW CHAPTER’ for Eurozone in Major Budget Reforms by ALICE SCARSI, https://www.express.co.uk/ GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel and French […]
30 Afghan Soldiers Killed In Major Attack By The Taliban
*Reuters:* *Taliban kill 30 Afghan soldiers in first major attack since ceasefire* KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban militants killed 30 Afghan soldiers and captured a military base in the western province of Badghis on Wednesday, the provincial governor said, their first major attack since a ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The three-day Taliban ceasefire ended on Sunday. Provincial governor Abdul Ghafoor Malikzai said the Taliban attacked two security posts in the early hours. Abdul Aziz Bek, head of the Badghis provincial council, said one military base was targeted, in the distr... more »
Former Driver Of Osama Bin Laden And Guantanamo Prisoner Captured In Libya After The Defeat Of His Islamist Militia Group
Abu Sufian Bin Qumu has reportedly been captured in Libya where he established Islamist faction Ansar al-Sharia *Daily Mail*:* Osama Bin Laden’s driver who was linked to 2012 Benghazi attack that killed a US diplomat ‘is captured in Libya’, 11 years after he was released from Guantanamo* * Reports: Libya National Army have captured a 'high-ranking al-Qaeda' operative * Suspect found in Derna is named as Ansar al-Sharia leader Abu Sufian Bin Qumu * Bin Qumu was once personal driver to al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden * He has links to the diplomatic compound attack by gunmen that kil... more »
How Dangerous Are Trump's Severe Mental Illnesses To America? Why Not Give Him The $25 Billion Hew Wants To Steal If He Promises To Resign?
*They also have a problem with him overseas* Yeah, yeah, we all know Trump is a lying sack of shit. The idea that this man is president is more disgusting and unpalatable by the day. The idea that the latest job approval poll shows that 39% of Americans actually approve of the way he's doing his job-- and only a mere 54% disapprove-- makes me worry if my country can actually survive as a beacon of hope and a decent place to live. The *Washington Post* ran another Trump's the Biggest Liar in History piece yesterday. The compulsive liar-in-chief and the I-was-just-doing-what-I-was- to... more »
Russia's Tank Drone Has Performed Poorly In Syria
*Popular Mechanics:* *Russia’s Tank Drone Performed Poorly in Syria* *The Uran-9 lost contact with its controllers, maneuvered badly on broken terrain.* The results are in on the Russia’s Uran-9 combat drone and its baptism of fire, and it isn’t good. Uran-9, bristling with guns and missiles, may look impressive but it has trouble with the fundamentals not only of armored warfare but warfare by remote control. The remote controlled combat vehicle lost contact with ground control stations, suffered from an unreliable gun and suspension system, and could not target enemies while on ... more »
UK Sea Level Rise In 2017
By Paul Homewood https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/uk-sea-level-data-for-2016/ Tide gauge data for the UK has just been published by PSMSL for 2017, so we can take a look at the latest numbers for the two major, long running sites at North Shields and Newlyn: http://www.psmsl.org/data/obtaining/ Long term rates of rise are similar to what we are used […]
It's not about the children - it's about the state of the world
The concerted, all-out media and left-wing and progressive onslaught against the present Administration's practice of separating newly-arrested parents from their children is nothing less than hypocrisy. Precisely the same policy was followed by the Obama administration, and before it by the Bush administration. It's nothing new. It's simply being used as a convenient emotional rallying cry by the forces arrayed against President Trump, who are determined to remove him at any cost. However, it's also symptomatic of an underlying reality that not only won't go away - it's going t... more »
Canada to legalize recreational marijuana
"It's a step in the right direction" More The post Canada to legalize recreational marijuana appeared first on The Duran.
Kim Jong Un talks diplomacy, Trump with China’s Xi in Beijing
Can Trump be persuaded to close and stick to a deal? More The post Kim Jong Un talks diplomacy, Trump with China’s Xi in Beijing appeared first on The Duran.
Talking space in Scotland
Last night Global Network board convener Dave Webb (also serves as chair of the UK's Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) took Will Griffin, Mary Beth Sullivan, and me to Edinburgh, Scotland to speak to members of Scottish CND. We spent a few hours walking around the beautiful city - admiring the architecture and visiting a fascinating museum called 'The People's Story'. More than 25 people crammed into a tiny CND office space and we had a wonderful 90 minute discussion before we had to return to the rail station to take the train back to Leeds - arriving at 1:00 am. During his ope... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 20, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: La Fiesta! New Mariuzinn (Copacabana) – La Fiesta! is the party that is in love with Latin culture. Several renowned DJs from the Latin scene will be behind the […]
Watch "Trey Gowdy GRILLS IG Horowitz On FBI Bias 6/19/18 DOJ & FBI Oversight Hearing"
This video should be being reported everywhere but as it is political dynamite about the FBI and the Clinton and Trump investigations, it won't get any attention from the majority of the mainstream media including the Obama worshipping, Clinton adoring and Trump hating BBC. Watch from the 8 minute point for the key questions from Trey Gowdy and the answers from Mr Horowitz. Judge for yourself the quality of the answers. https://youtu.be/EOl1BcrlekM What would it take for the BBC to report such an exchange?
Chairman Frazier -- Stolen Children Expose Truth About U.S. Government
. Cheyenne River Lakota Chairman Harold Frazier, Eagle Butte, S.D. By Cheyenne River Chairman Harold Frazier Censored News I often consider the Lakota Oyate as strong patriots and warriors that have taken up the cause of the United States of America. Despite the way we have been treated in our collective past. Our history together has been filled with death and destruction resulting in
VIDEO: ‘The Pride of San Francisco’
*Benny Wills* | Welcome to the future, where political identities are now a capital commodity.
Syrian man confesses to attacking kippah-wearing Israeli Arab in Berlin as will not be reported by the BBC
'A Syrian man on trial in Berlin for attacking a man wearing a kippah confessed in court to the assault and apologised to the victim. The alleged assailant, identified as a 19-year-old Syrian Palestinian living in Germany since 2015, turned himself in two days after the April 17 attack. He is being tried as a juvenile. During the attack, the assailant lashed the man with his belt and repeated the Arabic word for Jew, "Yahudi." The victim, Adam Armouch, an Arab Israeli, filmed the attack on his phone; the video went viral on social media. Armouch was accompanied by a 24-year-old man ... more »
Russia interested in continuing military operations in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Russia is interested in continuing military operations in the Idlib Governorate, the special envoy for the Russian President, Alexander Lavrentyev, said on Wednesday. “The situation in Idlib is alarming because of the great number of militants, including from Jabhat al-Nusra (a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia) staying there,” he began. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS attempts to retake lost ground from Syrian Army in east Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS) launched a powerful counter-assault in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate on Wednesday. ISIS began the assault by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions near the Awiraz Dam, which is located east of the T-3 Pumping Station. Despite the intensity of the counter-assault, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish Air Force kills 26 PKK fighters in northern Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) – The Turkish Air Force continued their campaign over northern Iraq this week, targeting several areas controlled by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). According to a statement from the Turkish General Staff, their air force killed at least 26 members of the PKK in northern Iraq and southeast Turkey over the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Armenian Consulate in Aleppo returns to main building after years of war
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Armenian Consulate General in Aleppo has returned to its main building inside the provincial capital after several years of war, the Spokesperson for the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted on Wednesday. The Armenian Consulate General was previously located in a few different buildings in Aleppo; however, they never […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi forces vow response to alleged US airstrikes in southeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – Iraq’s Kata’eb Hezbollah has vowed to respond to the alleged U.S. airstrikes that killed at least 22 Iraqi paramilitary fighters in southeast Syria this week. “The crime of targeting the resistance bases will lead to continued fight against the Zionist regime and the US project,” the group’s statement read, as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Syrian military liberates large chunk of ISIL’s territory in southeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) liberated a large chunk of territory that was controlled by the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in the Badiya Al-Sham region of east Al-Sweida this week. Backed by the National Defense Forces (NDF) and Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP), the Syrian Army managed to fracture the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Microsoft staff demand firm ends Border Patrol contract per BBC News
Reporting is all in the choice of language, here's an example from the agenda pushing BBC. This BBC report https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44543352 is headlined 'Microsoft staff demand firm ends Border Patrol contract'. The report does tell us that 'An open letter signed by more than 100 Microsoft employees has called on the tech giant to stop its work with US Border Patrol.' More than 100 staff, that's impressive. Really? According to https://news.microsoft.com/facts-about-microsoft/#Revenue Headcount Microsoft the firm had a headcount of 124,293 at the end of the last financi... more »
Selective Outrage
I Tweeted Nancy Pelosi my thoughts on the current selective outrage regarding the very real plight of children in detention right now. What's the scale for the outrage meter settings? When are kids lives more valuable or important? All children...
Record Cases Of Scarlet Fever In The UK -- Is the Nasal Flu Vaccine Responsible Part III
In Part I , we took a look at news articles and data on the increase of scarlet fever in the UK, whilst adding in articles that showed that the LAIV (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine) aka the nasal flu shot,...
Question Time host's memorable moments
The BBC's memorable moments video selection https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-44513699/question-time-david-dimbleby-to-step-down-after-25-years don't include the Harriet Harman controlling hand incident, what a surprise.
Russia to impose countermeasures to Trump’s metals tariffs
Meanwhile, Trump thinks he's bolstering America's national security More The post Russia to impose countermeasures to Trump’s metals tariffs appeared first on The Duran.
Italy challenges the Western order
The EU is under a lot of strain More The post Italy challenges the Western order appeared first on The Duran.
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, "Petricor"
Ludovico Einaudi, "Petricor" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8xeStLTnhM
"Global Debt a Parabolic Ponzi Scheme"
*"Global Debt a Parabolic Ponzi Scheme"* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Financial writer and precious metals expert Craig Hemke says nobody should be comfortable with unpayable global debt that has piled up since the 2008 financial meltdown. A debt reset is locked in, but nobody knows when it will come crashing down. Hemke says, “That’s probably the right way to put it. I would not want to say, hey, there is going to be a debt reset by August 29th. I don’t think that’s the way you want to go with it, but it’s pretty obvious to anyone that we are in this parabolic Ponzi scheme. Th... more »
Trump Might Rescue Italy From The Migrant Crisis In Order To Divide Europe
Salvini’s invocation of NATO assistance in breaking up human smuggling rings might therefore actually provide the US with an opportunity to further break European unity as part of its multipronged asymmetrical offensive against the EU. The post Trump Might Rescue Italy From The Migrant Crisis In Order To Divide Europe appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
China Belt and Road scheme brings warnings from scientists and environmentalists
20-Jun-2018 Scientists and environmentalists are warning that China's vast “Silk Road” global infrastructure initiative could cause permanent environmental damage unless it's carefully handled.
Solomun Teaser
Southampton Cargo Container I've never posted Solomun's Greatest Set. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Marine Protected Areas Are Important. But Are They Working?
I have been on this topic for a long time and the world is slowly stumbling into this space. We are al long way from best practice as yet. Let us propose a thought experiment. Establish a manged block of ocean, say the south China Sea which is actually a submerged continental land mass. In this case a starting point would be to establish harvesting channels along side non harvesting channels. Done right, this should allow a productive channel to naturally dump productive surpluses into the harvested channel. sizing needs to be optimized but perhaps only a third of the area i... more »
Ayahuasca, the Psychedelic Antidepressant?
* [image: ayahuasca_depression]* We are now starting to see the science come out and it is clear that it helps. This report is a good look at all that. I have little doubt now that all out so called psychedelics will prove potentially beneficial to the restoration of brain function.Misuse has deeply clouded the whole field and we have lost over two generations of science on this. We will recover that quickly.What is blindingly clear is that these drugs are effective and must be used under strict protocols because they are effective. Now we are learning how they are effective. ...more »
'Whatever this animal is, it can read my mind!' -
This report is extremely important. I had come to the conclusion that the large smart critters out there have the ability to control our ability to see them by mind to mind influence. However, this came about reviewing many reports in which that provided the best explanation. It was a long way from been directly observed simply because no observer is expecting this. This report does exactly that. We never learn what the creature is except it is noisy and angry and very much in their face. Better yet it responds to the observer's thoughts of using his shotgun by getting more ... more »
Congress is proposing big changes to the National Organic Standards Board – and farmers are raising the alarm
Yes do raise the alarm. We have seen major top down regulatory initiatives converted into monopoly protection schemes although in fairness i expect this to end abruptly under Trump. First off, the Organic system we have is not broken at all. In fact it is becoming robustly healthy as the move to organic methods rapidly expands. It simply does not need to be fixed.. That the majors want to be able to dick with the rule making system is no surprise. In the end though i expect it to be futile. The reason for this is that the bad news regarding non organic methods keeps expanding ... more »
The Riddle of the Sphincter. Here in the Desert of Promise, Hard by the Oasis of The Tranquil Mind
The bottom line is the destruction of the family unit, which is the essential building block of any society or culture
Runaway Russian Oligarchs Refuse To Work For MI6 And Are Coming Back Home
Russian documentary that you won't be seeing on British TV. This is the other side of the Russian-British row, with English subtitles
What is Donald Trump’s position?
Elected for his promises to change the paradigm, Thierry Meyssan analyses Donald Trump's acts as compared with his pronouncements
Black Supremacist Cults are Behind Black American Culture
These Masonic cults dominate black culture in America, and rap music in particular.
A Manchurian Candidate
Bella Dodd, a Catholic-turned-Communist who later recanted said "in the thirties, we put 1,100 men into the priesthood in order to destroy the Church." We can see the results today
Poll shows Americans don’t think for themselves
When people don't or can't think for themselves, power rests in the hands of whoever controls the media
People who don’t believe climate change is real are more likely to hold racist beliefs, study finds
The implication being that climate change sceptics are bigots whose views should be avoided
U.S. Senate passes bill that could block sale of F-35 jets to Turkey
US Senate votes to block the sale of F-35s to Turkey over Ankara's purchase of Russia's S-400 air defence system
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* The Trump administration has introduced us to yet another name and face for evil. That name and face is the name and face of Kirstjen Nielsen. Nielsen is Herr Trump's Chief of Homeland Security, or "die Homeland" as they probably call it in the White House. When asked by the White House press corps why we were only seeing film and photos of male refugees in cages, she acted, and I mean acted, in her ice cold nazi-like contempt, like it was news to her. She even claimed that she didn't know what photos reporters were talking about even though they've been running like a l... more »
Secret Map Of Britain; In Time of Crisis
*Tony Gosling ✈* @TonyGosling 9h9 hours ago More Tony Gosling ✈Retweeted Based Carpenter How the US military will take Britain over in time of war Yes Mind blowing enough to get the BBC Director General sacked by Victor Rothschild! https:// archive.org/details/Secret SocietyPart3InTimeOfCrisis-GovernmentEmergencyPowers … ... more »
Fans Grieve as Detectives Search for XXXTentacion’s Killers
For hours, the fans came in a steady stream to mourn and pay their respects at the spot where rapper XXXTentacion was gunned down.
Israel and Palestinians Exchange Rocket Fire On The Gaza Border
Missiles from the Iron Dome air defense system fired from a position in the southern Israeli area seen from Gaza City on June 20, 2018. MAHMUD HAMS/AFP *Haaretz:* *Thirty Rockets Fired at Israel From Gaza; IDF Strikes Hamas Targets* Seven rockets intercepted as sirens blare throughout the night in communities near the Gaza border; military strikes total of 25 targets. At least thirty rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel and seven were intercepted by the Iron Dome system late Tuesday and early Wednesday, the Israeli military said. The IDF struck a total of 25 Hamas targets in Ga... more »
Tweets For Today
More deaths in Nicaragua violence as talks collapse https://t.co/pVDzGRIbUc — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) June 20, 2018 Chinese paper says Trump administration has 'blood lust' over trade https://t.co/R327mmeqWd pic.twitter.com/Ko0o66VQYJ — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 20, 2018 BREAKING: Amb. Haley announces U.S. is withdrawing from UN Human Rights Council, calling it "an organization that is not worthy of its name." https://t.co/Z3ASUuxDK6 pic.twitter.com/bExfMVblxw — NBC News (@NBCNews) June 19, 2018 Canada legalises recreational marijuana https://t.co/DCJBeErnyi — BBC New... more »
After Launching Laser Attacks Against U.S. Air Forces In Djibouti, Chinese Nationals Are Now Starting To Do The Same Thing In The Pacific
*Popular Mechanics: **Laser Attacks Against U.S. Forces Spread to the Pacific* *The laser strikes follow reported incidents in Djibouti by Chinese military personnel.* Laser attacks against U.S. forces have spread out of Africa into the Pacific. U.S. personnel operating in the East China Sea area have been the victim of blinding laser attacks similar to those that took place earlier this year in Djibouti. The attacks, conducted with nonlethal lasers were reportedly carried out by Chinese nationals. Earlier this year the Pentagon issued a NOTAM, or “Notice to Airmen” warning U.S.... more »
Apache Stronghold Sacred Journey -- Oklahoma City and Cahokia Mounds
By Steve Pavey Apache Stronghold Sacred Jounrey Censored News Traveling East with stops in Oklahoma City and the St. Louis’ Cohokia mounds - the Stronghold Sacred Caravan is encountering Sites and stories with heavy trauma. Native Indians were killed or pushed out of these lands as a part of US policy and practice. We must face this past because this system of settler
Picture Of The Day
CH-47 Chinook helicopters drop off M777A2 155mm howitzers during sling-load operation, part of Exercise Saber Strike 18 at a military training area near Rukla, Lithuania, June 13, 2018. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ricardo Hernandez-Arocho *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery ....* Soldiers Transport Howitzers During Exercise Saber Strike 18 *(US Department of Defense).
The U.S. Air Force's B-1s Will Be Flying Again This Week, But They Still Do Not Know What Is Wrong With The Ejection Seats
Ground crews prepare the B-1 bombers of the 77th Bomber squadron at RAF Fairford airbase. Reuters *Business Insider:* *Air Force Global Strike Command says B-1 bombers are good to fly, but is still trying to figure out what's wrong with ejection seats* * Air Force Global Strike Command says a safety stand down for its B-1 bombers will end this week. * The stand down was prompted by a B-1 making an emergency landing in Texas in May. * An investigation is ongoing, but the Air Force says the bombers can return to normal operations. Air Force Global Strike Command said on Tuesday tha... more »
Live Fire Causes Unprecedented Crisis in Gaza
PressTV Published on Jun 19, 2018 A Senior Red Cross official says Israel’s use of live ammunition against Palestinian protesters in Gaza has triggered unprecedented crisis. Robert Mardini said the vast majority of some 13-thousand Gazans had suffered severe injuries, including multiple gunshot wounds during the Israeli crackdown. He said health workers are struggling to cope […]
How the New York Times Lies About Lies: Obama v. Trump as Example
How the New York Times Lies About Lies: Obama v. Trump as Example by ERIC ZUESSE | 17.06.201, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ Although the New York Times says that President Donald Trump lies vastly more than did President Barack Obama, the definite liar in that comparison — based on the factual record, to be presented here — is the New York Times itself. It lies in alleging this, which isn’t to say that […]
UN Chief Warns Gaza Violence is Close ‘to the Brink of War’
UN Chief Warns of Risk of War in Gaza by http://www.france24.com/en/ UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) (AFP) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that Gaza is close to the brink of war and expressed shock over the number of Palestinians killed and wounded by Israeli live fire during protests, in a report obtained by AFP on Monday. […]
Israel’s Solution to Global Condemnation of War Crimes? Punish Anyone Who Documents Them
Israel’s Solution to Global Condemnation of War Crimes? Punish Anyone Who Documents Them by Jake Johnson, staff writer, https://www.commondreams.org/ “We reiterate our call to Israel’s Parliament to oppose the bill, which would constitute a serious breach of press freedom,” said the International Federation of Journalists – Israel’s right-wing government has apparently decided that the best way to […]
Merkel on Brink: Chancellor Fears ‘Domino Effect’ Will Cause EU-Wide Rift Over Migration
Merkel on Brink: Chancellor Fears ‘Domino Effect’ Will Cause EU-Wide Rift Over Migration by CIARAN MCGRATH, https://www.express.co.uk/ GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel fears that unless EU nations develop a consistent migration policy, a “domino effect” would cause massive problems throughout the bloc, as she battles to prevent the collapse of her beleaguered coalition Government. – Mrs Merkel, […]
Macron and Merkel to Talk EU Reform in Shadow of Migrant Crisis
Macron and Merkel to Talk EU Reform in Shadow of Migrant Crisis by http://www.france24.com/en/ German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday hosts French President Emmanuel Macron for joint cabinet talks on EU reform, especially the flashpoint issue of immigration that divides the bloc and heaps domestic pressure on Merkel. – A defiant Interior Minister Horst Seehofer warned […]
Palestinian Authority Warns US Aid Plan for Gaza Aims to Grant Concessions to Israeli Regime — Relocate Palestinians into North Sinai Desert
Emphasis mine: Palestinian Authority Warns US Aid Plan for Gaza Aims to Grant Concessions to Israeli Regime by http://alwaght.com/en/ Alwaght– The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority has warned regional states against collaborating with Israeli regime regarding an American “aid” plan for the Gaza Strip, saying the scheme is meant to sow discord among Palestinians and get concessions on occupied […]
‘War Games’ Cancelled: US & South Korea Call Off Military Drills Planned for August
RT Published on Jun 19, 2018 The United States and South Korea say they will not hold joint military exercises which were scheduled for August. North Korea deems such drills a rehearsal for invasion. Last month, Pyongyang even cancelled a meeting with South Korea because of the war games. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/97wl end
German, French Leaders Propose Eurozone Budget
German, French Leaders Propose Eurozone Budget by The Associated Press, via https://www.nytimes.com/ BERLIN — The leaders of Germany and France agreed Tuesday to create a Eurozone budget they hope will boost investment and provide a safety mechanism for the 19 nations using the euro currency, and also to seek a European solution to migration issues. – The […]
Trump Raises Stakes in Trade War with China, Targets Further $200bn-Worth of Imports with Tariff
Trump Raises Stakes in Trade War with China, Targets Further $200bn-Worth of Imports with Tariff by https://www.rt.com/ US President Donald Trump is looking to impose a 10 percent tariff on another $200 billion-worth of Chinese goods, after Beijing imposed reciprocal tariffs on US imports, as part of an expanding trade war with Washington. – In a […]
Tucker: Stay Skeptical of People in Charge – They Lie a Lot
Fox News Published on Jun 19, 2018 Tucker: Many reporters found my observation that much of the mainstream news is propaganda deeply offensive. But skepticism isn’t unpatriotic; it is our duty. The divide in our country is no longer between Republicans and Democrats, or even left and right. It’s between the incompetents in charge and everyone […]
Proof the Solar Warden Secret Space Project, Space Force is Real – The Best Documentary Ever
Ms. Aaliyah Published on Dec 2, 2017 We now have the technology to take ET back home. Presents evidence which supports the claim that elements of the secret space program (specifically the . Since approximately 1980, a secret space fleet code named Solar Warden has been in operation unknown to the public… Is this nonsense, is […]
‘US Must Have Dominance in Space’: Trump Orders Creation of Space Force
The space force (project Solar Warden) is already in existence for the past few decades. This is just an announcement to the sheeple preparing them for the Satanic HOAX ‘Evil’ Alien Invasion. Ie. to attack Jesus Christ, the Blessed Son of God on His 2nd Coming. – RT Published on Jun 19, 2018 US president Donald […]
"What A Privilege!"
“Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, “This is what I need.” It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge. If you bring love to that moment- not discouragement- you will find the strength there. Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege! This is when the spontaneity of your own nature will have a chance to flow. Then, when looking back at your life, you will see that the moments which seemed to be great failures, followed by wreckage, were the incident... more »
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, "Liquid Mind: Ambience Minimus - Shadows of White"
Music by Chuck Wild, "Liquid Mind: Ambience Minimus - Shadows of White" Images courtesy of the Solar Dynamics Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center, The Hubble Space Telescope, European Southern Observatory, ESA and NASA. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2zu1gf9Pus&feature=g-vrec
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Separated by about 14 degrees (28 Full Moons) in planet Earth's sky, spiral galaxies M31 at left, and M33 are both large members of the Local Group, along with our own Milky Way galaxy. This narrow- and wide-angle, multi-camera composite finds details of spiral structure in both, while the massive neighboring galaxies seem to be balanced in starry fields either side of bright Mirach, beta star in the constellation Andromeda. Mirach is just 200 light-years from the Sun. But M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, is really 2.5 million light-years distant and M33, the Triangulum Galaxy, is also a... more »
"Three Things..."
“To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special.” - Jim Valvano Jim Valvano was the long time coach of the NC State Wolfpack mens basketball team, and led them t... more »
How Much Did Self-Funding Help In The California Congressional Races?
*Gil Cisneros, the DCCC's staff's idea of a candidate* There were a lot of candidates willing to spend over $500,000 of their own money to buy a place in the general election run-off. None of the big spenders came in first and most of them failed to come in second, which is what they would have needed to get into the general election. These are the 3 districts, all in Orange County, where multimillionaires spent over half a million in the effort. All but one of the big self-funders are Democrats, in part due to the DCCC's repulsive obsession with recruiting wealthy self-funders. In ... more »
"It's All Written..."
"Its five in the morning, I can see the first rays of sun trying to penetrate through this grey sky, trying to change its color to dark blue, and declare the dawn, but it's strange, dawn and dusk both have the same color, both have that same murky feel about them, but how different is their nature. One exemplifies the end, while the other symbolizes a new beginning... but is that end the end of hopes or end of sorrows... or is that beginning the beginning of a new life or new difficulties which lie ahead? We can't ever figure it out... it's all written and that's what destiny is. E... more »
Reporter: 'Babies are in a cage on the border''
"There are babies sitting by themselves inside a cage with other babies."
“The Courage To Meet Eddie”
* “The Courage To Meet Eddie”* By Alex Noble "Life, like good theater, is full of surprises and unexpected twists in the plot. How satisfying it is when we can surprise ourselves, break through "stereotypes," and move beyond fear to embrace more compassionate points of view. I experienced this on a recent trip to Los Angeles. I drove into the city at sunset, into the older part of downtown where turn-of-the-century office buildings barely hold their own against the rising tide of urban decay. As the sun gilded skyscrapers, broken neon signs flickered in the windows of delicatessen... more »
"Junk Food as 'Addictive as Drugs'"
"Junk Food as 'Addictive as Drugs'" by "Telegraph" Staff "Junk food is almost as addictive as heroin, scientists have found. A diet of burgers, chips, sausages and cake will program your brain into craving even more foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat, according to new research. Over the years these junk foods can become a substitute for happiness and will lead bingers to become addicted. Dr Paul Kenny, a neuroscientist, carried out the research which shows how dangerous high fat and high sugar foods can be to our health. "You lose control. It's the hallmark of addiction," h... more »
Cool Hand Lukette
“Nobody can eat 50 eggs” Perhaps not, but this turtle just laid more than 40 of them.
Paying students expelled from Spanish dorms
*...and replaced with a privileged race...* RT (Russia Today) brought us the English version of a story (originally in Spanish) that describes the fate of the 629 African migrants in a rescue ship (Aquarius) that was rejected by the new, more sensible, Italian government (as well as the government of Malta). These young people were sent to Spain – which also has a new government, but a left-wing one, and therefore, unsurprisingly, (even) much more insane than the previous one when it comes to these matters. It turns out that Alicante, a city of 330,000 at the Southeastern Spanish ... more »
US Congressman Bennie Thompson Returned Campaign Contribution From Howard Sherman; Thompson is Supporting Baria
Californian Howard Sherman is running against Mississippian David Baria in the Mississippi Democratic Primary Run Off. They both aspire to … Continue reading →
The F-22 May Be The Best Fighter In The World, But The French Were Able To Shoot One Down (In A Training Exercise Of Course)
F-22 *National Interest:* *America's F-22 Raptor Is the Best Fighter In the World (But France 'Shot' One Down)* Eight times during a two-week war game in Alaska, individual German Typhoons flew against single F-22s in basic fighter maneuvers meant to simulate close-range dogfights. “We were evenly matched,” German Maj. Marc Gruene told Combat Aircraft. Past evidence seems to confirms that a French fighter pilot once “killed” an American F-22 Raptor stealth fighter in mock combat. Although not unprecedented, the simulated shoot-down is still a big deal for a couple reasons. For on... more »
Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW) a Premeditated Crime Against Science Justified with Artificial Certainty.
From WUWT: https://wattsupwiththat.com/2018/06/18/anthropogenic-global-warming-agw-a-premeditated-crime-against-science-justified-with-artificial-certainty/ June 18, 2018 Guest Opinion: Dr. Tim Ball I dedicate this column to the memory and work of Vincent Gray, one of the earliest and most effective critics of the deliberate deception that human CO2 is causing global warming. He knew what was wrong because he was an expert reviewer of the […]
2018 Update: Fossil Fuels ≠ Global Warming
Originally posted on Science Matters: Previous posts addressed the claim that fossil fuels are driving global warming. This post updates that analysis with the latest (2017) numbers from BP Statistics and compares World Fossil Fuel Consumption (WFFC) with three estimates of Global Mean Temperature (GMT). More on both these variables below. WFFC 2017 statistics are…
A conversation with Prof. Richard Lindzen
From WUWT: https://wattsupwiththat.com/2018/06/18/a-conversation-with-prof-richard-lindzen/ June 18, 2018 Guest interview by Grégoire Canlorbe Richard Siegmund Lindzen is an American atmospheric physicist known for his work in the dynamics of the atmosphere, atmospheric tides, and ozone photochemistry. He has published more than 200 scientific papers and books. From 1983 until his retirement in 2013, he was Alfred P. […]
Does the United States Have a Plan to Reunite Children Separated From Parents at the Border?
Attorneys, politicians, and journalists all describe a bureaucracy unprepared for the challenges of reuniting large numbers of children forcibly separated from their parents
Jihadist rebels kill several Syrian Army soldiers in northern Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:15 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels carried out a powerful hit-and-run attack in the northern countryside of the Latakia Governorate tonight. According to a military source in Latakia, the jihadist rebels launched the hit-and-run attack against a group of Syrian Army soldiers that were positioned at the town of Rabi’ain the Turkmen Mountains. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley announced that the US is withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council, at a press briefing held alongside US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. Haley stressed that “we take this step because our commitment does not allow us to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army launches small offensive in northeast Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a small offensive in the northeastern countryside of the Dara’a Governorate tonight. Backed by heavy artillery and missiles, the Taha Group of the Tiger Forces made their second attempt to capture the Air Defense Base that is located near the strategic town of Busra […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
No relief for rebels tonight as Syrian troops hammer southwest Syria ahead of offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – The rebel forces in southwest Syria were the target of several attacks by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) tonight, as the latter gears up for their long-awaited offensive. According to a local report, the Syrian Army repeatedly struck the rebel positions in northeast and southeast Dara’a, causing a number of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
West Point ‘Commie Officer’ Gets Other-Than-Honorable Discharge From US Military
*Washington Times: **'Communism will win' officer receives 'other than honorable' discharge from Army* Spenser Rapone, the former second lieutenant whose “Communism will win” photos went viral in 2017, has received an “other than honorable” discharge from the Army. The former West Point cadet who called himself “Commie Beebop” on Twitter rejoined civilian life without an honorable discharge. Mr. Rapone used the social media platform on Wednesday to promote an upcoming Socialism 2018 talk in Chicago titled “War Resister in the Ranks.” *Read more* .... WNU Editor: He should never ... more »
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