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Syrian, Iranian forces opened fire on enemy aircraft over Albukamal
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Syrian and Iranian forces fired back at the enemy aircraft that attacked their troops in the Albukamal countryside last night, a military source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Syrian and Iranian forces attempted to engage the enemy warplane with anti-aircraft fire after it was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces capture Saudi Army officers in big attack along Yemeni border
Yemen’s Houthi movement said in a statement that it had conducted an attack near the border with the southern Saudi region of Najran and captured several “army officers”, “thousands” of enemy troops and “hundreds of vehicles”. “The Armed Forces of Yemen have announced a large-scale military operation near Najran. The enemy has suffered heavy losses […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
President Trump Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month – Video and Transcript…
Friday President Trump delivered remarks at the White House to celebrate Hispanic heritage month. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: That’s very nice. Thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: … Continue reading →
SYRIA: Turkish Proxies Fight Over Looted Properties in Afrin
*SouthFront* | Turkish-backed groups have been looting the area of Afrin in Northern Aleppo.
Mukhtar Ablyazov, Russian finance & Don Trump
* Billionaire* banker Mukhtar Ablyazov was Kazakhstan’s minister of energy and trade from 1998 to 1999. In 2009 Ablyazov fled Kazakhstan after $10 billion was reported missing from BTA Bank, where he was chairman. He was arrested in France in 2013 in response to extradition requests from Russia and Ukraine. Ablyazov denied allegations of loan fraud and embezzlement. He was released in December 2016 after a French court ruled that Russia’s request was politically motivated. https://offshoreleaks.icij.org/stories/mukhtar-ablyazov?e=true ….......................…. 7-9-19 *A* feder... more »
Look at impeachment as chess... not a sumo match!
You - yes you - are foolish to demand that we deal with the oligarch-mafia-confederate treason with *spasm trench warfare.* Charging ahead with full-frontal assaults. We need generals in this civil war who can play chess and look many moves ahead, gaming out what the enemy might try to do. You can bet that Romney and Ryan and Republican Party elders — overlapping to an unknown degree with the puppet masters Murdoch, Putin, Mercer & MBS etc. — are mapping out a path that can: *1 - cancel out Trump’s biggest liability from their view — that of narrowing GOP constituencies, driving o... more »
Musical Interlude: Moody Blues, “Dawning Is The Day”
Moody Blues, “Dawning Is The Day”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“While drifting through the cosmos, a magnificent interstellar dust cloud became sculpted by stellar winds and radiation to assume a recognizable shape. Fittingly named the Horsehead Nebula, it is embedded in the vast and complex Orion Nebula (M42). A potentially rewarding but difficult object to view personally with a small telescope, the above gorgeously detailed image was recently taken in infrared light by the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope in honor of the 23rd anniversary of Hubble's launch. * Click image for larger size.* The dark molecular cloud, roughly 1,500 light years dis... more »
On private determinations
Paul Willcocks has previously pointed out why there's reason for skepticism about Andrew Scheer's attempt to play both sides as to whether or not the Cons will try to limit access to abortion. But it's worth looking at a case study as to how the Harper Cons flouted any distinction between private member's bills and government bills when it suited their purposes. Bill C-377, designed to impose reporting requirements on unions which don't apply to any other organization, was never included in any Con election platform. It was introduced as a private member's bill by Russ Heibert to ma... more »
The Brazilian Drought Of 1877-1879
This is what NASA is hiding. The Great Drought , or drought in northeastern Brazil from 1877-79 , was the most devastating drought phenomenon of the history of Brazil , occurred in the Brazilian imperial period . [ 1 ] The calamity is responsible for the deaths of between 400,000 and 500,000 people. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Of a … Continue reading →
Iran Just Proved One Thing: The Royal Navy Is In Serious Decline
*Dakota Wood* *Security, Middle East* An easy target. *Key point: *Britain's navy is not what it once was. Great Britain once had a marvelous navy, its warships boasting names like *Courageous*, *Dauntless*, *Indefatigable*, and *Ultimatum*. Her fleets were more than a source of national pride—they manifested it, a physical assurance that Britain had the ability to see to its national interests. In the early 1980s, not too long after Margaret Thatcher became prime minister, the Royal Navy sailed sixty-four surface combatants and sixteen submarines. Today, the British fleet has d... more »
"How Much Folly..."
"Quantum est in rebus inane! How much folly there is in human affairs!" Persius, "Satires. I. 1."
Gotham City Digest
(We will buy the popcorn, beer and giant foam fingers for his PPV execution.) ------------------------------ Why was this Confederate General nearly erased from the public record? Because, believe it or not, he was just too dadgum progressive. ------------------------------ It's out. Now we know why Trump tried to bury it. Adam Schiff said "it read like a mob shakedown." ------------------------------ Egypt wanted to arrest a *New York Times* reporter and the tRump administration wanted them to. Of course they did, the fascist asswipes. ------------------------------ ... more »
"Never, Ever Forget..."
"Never, ever forget that nothing in this life is free. Life demands payment in some form for your "right" to express yourself, to condemn and abuse the evil surrounding us. Expect to pay... it will come for you, *they* will come for you, regardless. Knowing that, give them Hell itself every chance you can. Expect no mercy, and give none. That's how life works. Be ready to pay for what you do, or be a coward, pretend you don't see, don't know, and cry bitter tears over how terrible things are, over how *you* let them become." - Ernest Hemingway, "For Whom the Bell Tolls " “People pa... more »
"How Stress Can Cause A Heart Attack"
*"How Stress Can Cause A Heart Attack"* by Carolyn Gregoire "A stressful, high-octane lifestyle is probably one of the worst things you can do for your heart, and cardiologists now have a better understanding of why. In a large-scale longitudinal study, published Wednesday in the medical journal "The Lancet," a team of cardiologists at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital found that stress increases heart attack risk by way of an overactive amygdala in the brain. The amygdala is the brain’s fear center. The small, almond-shaped region in the temporal lobe lights up... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
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The Daily "Near You?"
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"What We Can Know..."
"That we can never know," answered the wolf angrily. "That's for the future. But what we can know is the importance of what we owe to the present. Here and now, and nowhere else. For nothing else exists, except in our minds. What we owe to ourselves, and to those we're bound to. And we can at least hope to make a better future, for everything." - David Clement Davies
Quarter Three By-Election Results 2019
Overall, 69,839 votes were cast over 44 local authority (tier one and tier two) contests. All percentages are rounded to the nearest single decimal place. For comparison you can view Quarter Two's results here. Party Number of Candidates Total Vote % +/- Q2 +/- Q3 2018 Average +/- Seats Conservative 41 21,460 30.7% +5.0% -3.7% 523 -5 Labour 39 13,579 19.4% -8.0% -11.3% 348 -2 LibDem 39 22,314 32.0% +12.6% +14.8% 572 +8 UKIP 7 447 0.6% -3.4% -0.6% 64 0 Green 21 2,423 3.5... more »
Newsweek: Facebook Announces It Will Not Be Submitting Content From Politicians To Independent Fact Checking
Facebook announced last week that it will not fact check or remove content posted by politicians even if it is in violation of the company’s rules. Facebook’s VP of Global Affairs and Communication, Nick Clegg, said the social media platform would not submit speech by politicians to its new independent fact checkers, adding: “(it will) […] The post Newsweek: Facebook Announces It Will Not Be Submitting Content From Politicians To Independent Fact Checking appeared first on Health Nut News.
"Final Collapse Is Inexorable"
*"Final Collapse Is Inexorable"* by MN Gordon "This week central planners pursued their primary mission with steadfast conviction. They planned. They prodded. They prearranged tomorrow to save us from ourselves. Some also grubbed a little graft for their trouble. Other central planners took to debasing the dollar to price fix the federal funds rate within a narrow band of tolerance. What in the world do they think they’re doing? We know from our own everyday experience that people make choices. What’s more, these choices do not occur in isolation. There are a myriad of influences... more »
My Sirius 3 month freebie
My new car comes with a 3 month free subscription to Sirius. I’d really like to try it, but all the ways they have for getting me set up involved a smart phone. I’ve got my ID number but it won’t work. So when the chat lady signs in I pull the old, “I’m 80 years old and I don’t text” routine. I also don’t carry my computer in the car with me to follow their over complex on-line instructions. I need someone’s 12 year old grandchild. This should be taken care of before you leave the lot. That’s a tip. I’m enjoying the keyless entry and start. Wish I could do that for the front... more »
Domestic Violence
"On Friday, the president issued the proclamation of October 2019 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the official statement, he said, “Domestic violence erodes this environment, leaving many Americans in potentially life-threatening situations. As a Nation, we must resolve to have zero tolerance for acts of domestic violence.” He added that, over the past fiscal year, the administration has made $8 billion available to provide aid and service to victims and survivors, “These services assist more than 2 million domestic violence victims annually, helping individuals ... more »
Ryan, Romney, Nadler and Schiff 4 peas in a pod
The panic is building in both parties; Trump has completely upset the gentlemen's agreement that was Washington DC. Ryan and Romney are flummoxed. What will be the next impeachment staged play starring the vaudeville team of Nadler and Schiff? Where is the next woman hiding who remembers Kavanaugh from 30 years ago? What will be the next Democrat candidate carrot--free cars for everyone? Two ponies for every child? All high school students get an automatic PHD and guaranteed government think tank job? Free tummy tucks and eye-lid lifts for anyone over 45--why should only the rich ... more »
Forgotten Collusion Story: DNC, Clinton Campaign Sought Ukraine’s Help to Sink Trump
[image: forgotten-collusion-story-dnc-clinton-campaign-sought-ukraine-s-help-to-sink-trump] The media is not just ignoring the Biden-Burisma scandal, they're ignoring the Democrats’ collusion to steal the 2016 election from Trump.
Trans Woman Loses Legal Fight to Identify as Her Child’s “Father”
[image: trans-woman-loses-legal-fight-to-identify-as-her-child-s-father] A UK court has ruled that a woman who identifies as a man cannot legally be identifed as her child’s "father."
"Great music should be able to be ‘heard’ after it’s stopped sounding. Ultimately if we cannot take away an aura from music, however complex the piece or indefinable the emanation, I don’t think the music is really worth anything." #QotD
*"For me, great music should be able to be ‘heard’ after it’s stopped sounding. The vibrations that were created in the air of the concert hall or on the recording must be ‘cherishable’. When we listen to music we want some element of the piece to become a part of us. It is like reading a book. If we close the pages and nothing at all remains of what we’ve been reading, it is not unreasonable to suggest that we’ve been wasting our time. Ultimately if we cannot take away an aura from music, however complex the piece or indefinable the emanation, I don’t think the music is really w... more »
Carl Bernstein Warns Deep State Allies: Bill Barr is on to us…
Carl Bernstein is an insufferable propagandist for the political left; but sometimes you can get a sense of where things stand by listening to his partisan protestations. Additionally, Bernstein was at the center of the media effort to engineer the … Continue reading →
How Russia's Su-35 and Stealth Su-57 Went to War in Syria
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] A dress rehearsal? *Key point:* Moscow is learning how to best use its fighters on the battlefield, something that every power must do if it is to fight well. Russia’s air force has gained valuable combat experience in Syria. In fact, the majority of combat pilots have flown in Syria, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu stated during a military conference. “The figures speak for themselves here,” said Russian military newspaper *Red Star*. “98 percent of the transport aviation crews and 90 percent of operational-tactical and a... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 28
1915 British defeated Ottomans at Battle of Es Sinn driving them back to Kut Wasit 1917 2nd Battle of Ramadi started between Ottomans and British 1980 UN Resolution 479 called for cease-fire in Iran-Iraq War Rejected by Iran 1980 Saddam offered ceasefire in Iran-Iraq War Said he wanted Iran to recognize its rights to Shatt al- Arab and the territory it seized in war Non-aggression and non interference in internal affairs 1980 Saddam realized invasion was going slower than planned Iraqi forces hadn’t achieved any major war goals yet (Musings On Iraq book review *Iran-Iraq War Volu... more »
The National Egyptisn Revolution and President El Sessi's Achievement
Egypt celebrated its 6th National Revolution of June 30, 2014 that led to the removal of the late president Morsi. The revolution led to the creation of a new agenda of economic growth and development. It will be difficult to provide a complete survey of what has been accomplished under President El Sessi, since 2014. I would like to begin this post by saying that President El Sessi is God gift to Egypt. This statement might be sarcastically viewed by some. But, one cannot deny the President’s accomplishment during the past five years. It is a fact recognized worldwide. The direct... more »
Sheldon Adelson vs Bernie... Plutocracy vs Democracy
*A nexus of pure, unadulterated evil-- Trump and the Adelsons* Sheldon Adelson bought the biggest newspaper in Las Vegas for 140 million dollars. His net worth is something like 32 billion dollars and he represents the interests of the far right Likud Party among Republicans in the U.S. His bribes to Trump are over $25 million. He gives immense sums to Republicans in Congress. Bernie specifically named him in his wealth tax proposal, since he would owe $2.6 billion more in taxes when Bernie's proposal becomes law. The day after Bernie's proposal was made public, Adelson had one of h... more »
Darren's greatest wish is to be alive when his children graduate — now a new drug might make that possible
A new drug being trialled in Brisbane promises to add decades to the life of cystic fibrosis sufferers, giving Darren Bullock hope he will now have the chance to see his children grow up.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon to halt protest as China National Day nears
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Hong Kong police fire tear gas and a water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters who threw rocks, broke government office windows and blocked a key road near the local headquarters of China's People's Liberation Army.
Former child bride speaks out after being forced to marry four times before 30
Rasminah was first told by her mother to get married at 13 for "economic reasons" and has since been married off three more times. But laws against child marriages in Indonesia are changing.
Does the US owe $500b to the descendants of slaves? Some say it could be in the trillions
When Melisande Short-Colomb learned her ancestors were slaves, she helped start a reparations movement. The politicians noticed.
How a 'little Aussie digger' brought Lady Elliot Island back from the brink
When miners left Lady Elliot Island, on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, all that was left was a herd of imported goats. But now, thanks to a bit of ingenuity (and a scrap-eating giant called OSCA), the pristine cay is thriving once more.
My parents protested Tiananmen, but now they're puzzled by the Hong Kong protests
Just In - 8 hours ago
I've lived most of my life in Australia but Hong Kong's future is still important to me, and this week could be a gamechanger, writes Ally Wong.
War at the office, dinner with the kids: the new battlefield is putting ethics to the test
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Pilots of unmanned combat drones may not physically step foot on the battlefield, but they're experiencing an increasing moral dissonance, writes Adam Henschke.
Duchess of Sussex pays tribute to murdered South African woman
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, ties a ribbon at the site in Cape Town where a student was murdered last month, in a gesture of solidarity with those who have taken a stand against gender-based violence.
Did Ilhan Omar Spit On the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Facebook Censors Trending Vitamin D Story to Protect Flu Vaccines Using Former CNN Reporter
The flu season is upon us, and Facebook is working hard to keep information from being shared on their platform educating people how to flight the flu using anything other than flu vaccines. A 2017 article written by Dr. Joseph Mercola that was republished on Health Impact News started going viral earlier this week: "Study: Vitamin D Is More Effective Than Flu Vaccine" When it had been shared on Facebook by about half a million people, it apparently kicked off a censorship alarm as being too popular to be allowed to have that many views. By mid-afternoon Friday we were alerted by s... more »
Collusion After the Fact
President Trump speaks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Oval Office, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the White House in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) The Washington Post reported last night: President Trump told two senior Russian officials in a 2017 Oval Office meeting that he was unconcerned about Moscow’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election because the United States did the same in other countries, an assertion that prompted alarmed White House officials to limit access to the remarks to an unusually small numbe... more »
The Lawfare Podcast: Judge John Bates on FISA in the News
At the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas, Benjamin Wittes sat down in front of a live audience with Judge John Bates, a senior district judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Bates has served on the court since 2001, and from 2009 to 2013, he served as the presiding judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance (FISA) Court. Wittes and Judge Bates talked about the role of the FISA Court, its procedures and caseload, its recent prominene in the news, and how the court might respond to cases that have an overtly political context. Topics: - Podcas... more »
Sorry?
What’s wrong with everybody? Can’t anyone comprehend English these days? Perhaps comprehension has been dropped from the school curriculum. Aren't children expected to master comprehension at about eight or nine years of age any more? I'm sure English teachers used to set a passage of text and pupils had to reproduce the gist of it in their own words to demonstrate that they’d properly understood it. *“[Reading] comprehension involves three levels of understanding: literal meaning, inferential meaning, and evaluative meaning.”* Something has happened. For some reason, it's become co... more »
Rio Governor Wilson Witzel Says Rio de Janeiro is the Second Safest City in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, said on Friday, September 27th, that he received data from the State Public Security Institute (ISP) that indicate the capital of Rio de Janeiro as the second safest city in Brazil. Witzel did not go into details about the data he says […] The post Rio Governor Wilson Witzel Says Rio de Janeiro is the Second Safest City in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela News Links 27-28 September 2019
28 September 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so check back Perspectives on eco-socialism https://londongreenleft.blogspot.com/2019/09/perspectives-on-eco-socialism.html Venezuela has become ‘the best evil experiment’ against multilateralism by US – Maduro’s VP https://williambowles.info/2019/09/28/venezuela-has-become-the-best-evil-experiment-against-multilateralism-by-us-maduros-vp/ Will John Bolton’s Ousting Affect US Policy Towards DPRK? https://journal-neo.org/2019/09/28/will-john-bolton-s-ousting-... more »
Quid pro quo or Quid pro Joe?
The “Ukraine Quid Pro Quo Impeachment” story is collapsing so fast that trying to keep up with all the developments is like trying to provide real-time play-by-play of an empty building being imploded with TNT. Mike Huckabee It’s fascinating to watch two or three points of view on this. If you watch Mark Levin or listen to Rush Limbaugh, you’d think all the Democrats are total idiots, scum with nothing to do but set traps. Then if you catch one of the alphabet broadcasts, or CNN talking heads, they have Trump all but out of office and in jail. Yet they are all looking at the s... more »
5 Stories the Media Ignored While Dividing the Country With Greta Thunberg
By Matt Agorist The term pedophrasty is a relatively new word — not currently accepted by an official dictionary — but that has a powerful... more »
“Sacrifice”
*“Sacrifice”* by Hardscrabble Farmer "Fall has come on in full, the depressions in the land rich with color, the scarlets and canary yellows of maple and birch setting fire to the landscape. There is a vibrancy in the air that belies the process of decay and calls out to the hope that lies in every heart. As all things wind down, so too does the coil tension itself. Every aspect of the farm looks like an N C Wyeth painting and each morning as I sit and either read or write before chores it emerges from the darkness in an pale mist, the first traces of silvery light illuminate the p... more »
"Like The Poet Said..."
"A sad fact, of course, about adult life is that you see the very things you'll never adapt to coming toward you on the horizon. You see them as the problems they are, you worry like hell about them, you make provisions, take precautions, fashion adjustments; you tell yourself you'll have to change your way of doing things. Only you don't. You can't. Somehow it's already too late. And maybe it's even worse than that: maybe the thing you see coming from far away is not the real thing, the thing that scares you, but its aftermath. And what you've feared will happen has already taken ... more »
Ode To Trump
sung to the tune: “Riding Dirty…” They see me trollin’They hatin’Patrolling and tryin’ to catch me trolling dirtyTryin’ to catch me trolling dirtyTryin’ to catch me trolling dirtyTryin’ to catch me trolling dirtyTryin’ to catch me trolling dirty My 4d chess is so bitchinI’m bangin, I’m kickin,They hopin that they gonna catch me trolling dirtyTryin’ to catch me trolling dirtyTryin’ to catch me trolling dirtyTryin’ to catch me trolling dirtyTryin’ to catch me trolling dirty Liberals think they can see me lyin’I’m kicking their asses, CNN bullshit they be buyin’Dumbass fools like Nutle... more »
CIA and CFR Work Together to Destroy Truth
By Kurt Nimmo Early last year, the Swiss Propaganda Research center (SPR) published information cementing into place something many of us already know—the “mainstream” corporate... more »
A Good Teacher Is Not Like A Candle
I just hate this kind of thing. First of all, is there any other profession that has to put up with this. Substitute "lawyer" or "plumber" or even "doctor" for "teacher" in this meme, and it just sounds dumb. "Nurse," maybe. (Hmm. What do nursing and teaching have in common as professions. Could it be that they're not commonly associated with testosterone?) We don't expect any professionals to consume themselves in order to do their jobs. Second of all, notice the use of "it." For the simile to really tracks, "it" should be "she," but as soon as we put it that way, t... more »
The Strange Story of How Russia's AK-12 Rifle Came Into Being
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Fascinating. *Key point:* the AK-107 was found to simply be not good enough. In early 2018, the AK-12 made by Kalashnikov Concern was officially recommended by the Russian Ministry of Defense for adoption by the Russian Army. This marked the probable end of a long search for the next rifle for the Russian military. But the adopted rifle was completely different than the original AK-12 showcased back in 2013, sharing likely less than 10% of parts, if any at all. But the long search may have created a lot of questions for outside observers. Why did two ... more »
Loose Nukes: Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Are A Nightmare for 1 Reason
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What can be done? *Key point: *An unstable country in a dangerous neighborhood. Sandwiched between Iran, China, India and Afghanistan, Pakistan lives in a complicated neighborhood with a variety of security issues. One of the nine known states known to have nuclear weapons, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and doctrine are continually evolving to match perceived threats. A nuclear power for decades, Pakistan is now attempting to construct a nuclear triad of its own, making its nuclear arsenal resilient and capable of devastating retaliatory strikes. Pakis... more »
Space Would Not Be Safe From a War Between Russia and America (Or China)
*David Axe* *Security, * Bad news for the planet. *Key point: *The space race is back on, In 1962, U.S. president John F. Kennedy was in a bind. He was eager to negotiate a nuclear test ban with the Soviet Union. But the Soviets had recently shattered a three-year test moratorium and now Kennedy was under pressure to respond with a display of strength. One eventual result was America’s Cold War nuclear satellite-killer — a missile that could lob an atomic warhead into Earth’s orbit and fry enemy spacecraft. So-called Program 437 was active between 1963 and 1975 and remained a s... more »
Saudi or Israeli military could be behind last night’s attack in eastern Syria: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Iranian and Syrian forces near the city of Albukamal came under attack last night when an unknown warplane bombed their positions close to the Iraqi border. According to a Syrian military source, the aircraft, which was not identified, struck an area located northeast of Albukamal and shortly after, they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fierce clashes breakout between Turkish-backed militants in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – A fierce battle broke out between the Turkish-backed militants in the Afrin region today, resulting in several casualties for these armed factions. According to the reports from Afrin, the clashes broke out between Faylaq Al-Sham and Liwaa Al-Majd in the Medanki area of the city. The reports said that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia’s Hmeymim Airbase in Syria strikes over 100 terrorist drones over past two years
Air defense and electronic warfare systems deployed at Russia’s Hmeymim air base in Syria have shot down or disabled over 100 drones during terrorists’ attempted attacks on the military facility over the past two years, Defense Ministry Spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov said on Friday. “Terrorists are trying to break through the Hmeymim base’s air defenses. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army seizes large cache of weapons left behind by militants in Daraa: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) recently uncovered a large warehouse filled with weapons left behind by the militants who used to control this part of the Daraa Governortate. The Syrian Army reportedly uncovered a wide-variety of weapons and a field hospital that was used by the militants. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Two Russian military planes arrive in Venezuela with several soldiers
Two planes carrying Russian personnel who will provide military and technical assistance to Venezuela have arrived in the Bolivarian Republic, President Nicolas Maduro said. “President Putin has reaffirmed all his political, diplomatic and military support for Venezuela and peace … The support came a few days ago … two planes carrying the personnel of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UK’s Johnson Plays Court Jester for Trump to Wreck Iran Deal
[image: undefined] Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson showed his true colors this week when he led the collapse of European support for the nuclear deal with Iran. What’s more, it was pathetically evident that Johnson was pandering to US President Donald Trump. Since the clownish figure of “Boris” took over Downing Street in July, it was predictable that the hapless Johnson and his wobbly Brexit ambitions would make him ever-more reliant on the American president in order to negotiate a post-Brexit trade deal with the US. That, in turn, would mean Johnson being more sycophantic... more »
Intel Community Quietly Scrapped Requirement For 'First-Hand Knowledge' Before CIA 'Rumorblower' Relied On Hearsay
[image: undefined] In the months leading up to a CIA whistleblower's hearsay complaint about President Trump's July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the US intelligence community quietly eliminated a requirement that whistleblowers must provide first-hand knowledge of alleged wrongdoings, according to The Federalist's Sean Davis. Then, on September 24 - days before the anti-Trump complaint was declassified and released to the public - a new version of the whistleblower complaint form revised in August, 2019 - the Disclosure of Urgent Concern" form - was u... more »
Trump Triples Down on Venezuela Regime Change, Even as he Faces One Himself
[image: undefined] US President Donald Trump has one thing in common with his critics: both double or even triple down rather than admit failure, as shown by impeachment hearings in Washington and a continued campaign for regime change in Venezuela. At the UN General Assembly this week, the US relentlessly promoted Juan Guaido as the legitimate president of Venezuela, while issuing sanctions against the actual government in Caracas. Guaido declared himself “interim president” in January with the support of the US and its allies. “We will stand with the Venezuelan people every sing... more »
Tech and Police Groups Urge Lawmakers Not to Ban Facial Recognition
By Sean Walton The question of who has the right to use facial recognition technology, and when, has taken a decidedly political turn in recent... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 270 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Saturday Morning Links
This and that for your weekend reading. - Keith Gerein writes that Alberta's petro-state can't mask the fact that climate denialism is leading to governance failing its own province's children. Murray Mandryk notes that Scott Moe and company are far more childish than the teens leading the climate justice movement. And Stephen Maher challenges the claim that it's a viable plan to leave a worsened climate breakdown - exacerbated by a push to expand fossil fuel production - for future generations to fix: It ought to be easier for Canada to cut emissions, since we pollute so much more... more »
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