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A Surefire Cure For Despair
“I can’t go on. I’ll go on.” ~ Samuel Beckett Sometimes it just gets to be too goddamn much. You just finished a soul-draining argument with a family member who insists that Putin controls all major world events because that’s what the TV said so […]
Chinese warship shows off new missile system
After returning from a major refit, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy destroyer Shenzhen showcased its air defense firepower by displaying its new missile vertical launch system on Monday. The Navy’s sole Type 051B destroyer has gained very powerful combat capability after the modernization, said Weihutang, a column on military affairs affiliated with China Central […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Senate to vote on whether or not to sanction Turkey over S-400 purchase
US Senate Foreign Relations Committee scheduled for next week deliberations on legislation that would penalize Turkey’s government for purchasing Russian-made S-400 air defence systems and sanctions yet to be determined against Russian individuals who are engaged in defence cooperation with Syria, the panel’s website said. The bill co-sponsored by Committee’s chairman James Risch is on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian Air Force launches big attack over rural Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – At approximately 11:45 P.M. (local time), the Russian Air Force unleashed a big assault over the Aleppo countryside, as their warplanes heavily targeted the positions of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. According to a report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Russian Air Force launched several strikes over the ICARDA Farms area and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi forces arrest deputy leader of ISIS, close associate of Baghdadi in Kirkuk
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The Iraqi security forces announced the arrest of a deputy leader from the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in the Kirkuk Governorate in northern Iraq. “According to our information, the police forces from Hawijah in the Kirkuk province were able to arrest the terrorist known as ‘Abu Khaldoun’ inside an apartment in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Coalition denies drone strike that killed jihadist leader in northern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 P.M.)- The U.S. coalition denied reports that they recently carried out the drone strike in northern Idlib that killed one of the commanders of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. The U.S. Coalition spokesman Colonel Miles Kajins told Sputnik on Tuesday: “The coalition has not conducted any recent air strikes in northwestern Syria,” confirming that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-12-02
This is a summary of 19 AMN articles on the following subjects: Douma, Syria, Aleppo, Ansarallah, Yemen, Homs, ISIS, Qamishli, US, Russia, Idlib, Assad, Iran, IRGC, Hasakah, Putin. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Yemen, Iran Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Is Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland Trudeau's Heir Apparent
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland speak after she's sworn in as deputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS) *Andrew Mitrovica, Al Jazeera:* *Chrystia Freeland: Trudeau's heir apparent* *Is Freeland's CV 'beyond reproach' as the Canadian media has claimed? * So he has gone into hiding to tend to his electoral wounds. Justin Trudeau kept his job. But for how long? He knows Liberals are allergic to minority governments he now leads. He will likely get one mo... more »
Obsolete or A Real Killer: Can We Save the Aircraft Carrier?
*Sidharth Kaushal* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-DEFENSE-CARRIER-RC13D7D23F90.html] Or are they destined to become obsolete? *Key Point:* Evolving into smaller, supporting vessels might save the aircraft carrier from complete extinction. One of the great conceits of admirals in the interwar years was their dogmatic embrace of the nostrum that battleships won naval wars. Officers such as those of the Imperial Japanese navy proved particularly susceptible to this dogma, a thought process that found itself manifested in so called super battleships s... more »
Scientists crack 60-year-old mystery of Sun’s magnetic waves
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: The Sun from NASA’s SDO spacecraft Making some progress anyway – and finding resonance is a key factor. A Queen’s University Belfast scientist has led an international team to the ground-breaking discovery of why the Sun’s magnetic waves strengthen and grow as they emerge from its surface, which could…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 336 – 2019
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President Trump: U.S. And Russia Want A New Treaty On Nuclear Weapons
U.S. Missile Defense Agency *Reuters: **U.S. and Russia want a new treaty on nuclear weapons: Trump* LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States and Russia wanted to reach a new treaty agreement on nuclear weapons. “Frankly, the whole situation with nuclear is not a good situation,” Trump said ahead of NATO leaders summit. “We ended the treaty because it wasn’t being adhered to by the other side. But they want to make a treaty and so do we and I think it would be a great thing. I think it’s one of the most important things we can do, frankly.”... more »
The End Of Snow
Five years after the end of snow in New York, and 13 years into their endless summer, New York is again buried in snow. Weather News | Weather Underground The End of Snow? – The New York Times With Warmer … Continue reading →
ICE Catches Alleged Child Sexual Predator and Rapist, After He Was Released Back on the Streets by Philadelphia Police — Twice
Hector Moran-Espinoza was arrested by the Philadelphia Police Department on two separate occasions on charges relating to the sexual abuse of children, including rape and and aggravated indecent assault.
Patient count continues to increase in outbreak linked to fresh blackberries
Two more people are confirmed infected and a sixth state is involved in a hepatitis A outbreak associated with fresh blackberries that were sold in September. More than half of the victims have required hospitalization. Although the blackberries were sold fresh from Sept. 9-30 at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market grocery stores, infections continue to be... Continue Reading
Waxberry recall due to undeclared sulfites and cyclamates
Syosset, NY-based company Lin’s Waha Int’l Corp. is recalling it’s 8.11-ounce (230G) packages of Suantianyangmei Waxberry and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry because they contain undeclared sulfites and cyclamates. The products were distributed to retail stores nationwide. Waxberries grow on evergreen trees in some parts of the world and can be served fresh, dried, or cooked. They have... Continue Reading
"There Are Days, There Are Times..."
"There are days, there are times, when you feel like you've walked so far, when the voice inside you is complaining that it's all uphill, that it always will be. And then, after all that, way beyond your blue horizon, you see the biggest mountains you've ever seen, and you think, "I can't do that." Well, I hope you always have somebody who tells you that you can. Like I'm telling you now." - Windy Ariestanty
President Trump and First Lady Melania Attend NATO Diplomatic Receptions…
After a series of bilateral discussions and NATO meetings President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended two diplomatic receptions in honor of the 70th anniversary of the NATO alliance. President Trump and First Lady Melania arrive at Buckingham … Continue reading →
US House Intel Committee Chair Schiff Gravely Concerned that Trump Made Big Step in New Course of Misconduct the Day After Mueller Testified; Keenly Aware of Precedent Being Set
“I AM GRAVELY CONCERNED THAT IF WE MERELY ACCEPT THIS THAT WE INVITE NOT ONLY FURTHER CORRUPTION OF OUR ELECTIONS … Continue reading →
US House Intelligence Committee Releases Draft Report As Part of Impeachment Inquiry Report
Trump’s obstruction of Congress has been evident for years to those who have read the news releases from Elijah Cummings’ … Continue reading →
The Real Reason Wildfires are Raging Across America
*Emily Fusco* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Invasive grasses are the perfect fuel. The Santa Ana winds that help drive fall and winter wildfires in California have died down, providing welcome relief for residents. But other ecological factors contribute to fires in ways that scientists are still discovering. I study how human actions affect fire regimes – the patterns through which fires occur in a particular place over a specific time period. People alter these patterns by adding ignition sources, such as campfires or sparking power lines; suppressing fires when they d... more »
RIP: The Air Force Is Retiring The B-1B Lancer Bomber
*Robert Farley* *Security, * To be replaced by the B-21 Long-Ranger Strike Bomber. *Key point: *The B-1B was built to fight Russia in a nuclear war. Earlier this year, the U.S. Air Force announced plans to retire the B-1B Lancer (also known as the “Bone”) in favor of the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. The B-1B will remain in service for some time, but unlike its older cousin the B-52, its days are apparently numbered. The B-1B has served in a variety of capacities since the 1980s, demonstrating a remarkable degree of mission flexibility. *Origins of the B-1B* The B-1B evolved ... more »
Rugby Australia and Israel Folau settle legal dispute
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Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Rugby Union announce they have settled their legal dispute with Israel Folau.
Ritual slaughter of thousands of animals in Hindu goddess's name sparks outcry
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Despite animal rights groups condemning the large-scale killing, which takes place every five years at a temple in Bariyarpur, 150 kilometres south of Kathmandu, to worship Gadhimai, the bloodshed goes ahead again.
Rescue footage shows moments after swimmer was 'flushed out to sea'
A 26-year-old man is rescued by a commercial fishing boat after being swept half a kilometre out to sea from a treacherous swimming spot on SA's Eyre Peninsula.
Turner Prize judges vote to give art award to all 2019 finalists
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Britain's Turner Prize — considered to be the art world's equivalent of the Booker — has awarded all four finalists the 2019 prize, but some say it's relegated the award to a "participation trophy".
Police officer grilled after telling inquiry he 'can't remember' stripsearching child at music festival
A senior NSW Police officer accused of stripsearching a child at a music festival in Sydney's west is grilled after claiming he could not remember the incident in February.
Third K-pop star in two months found dead
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The death of 27-year-old singer and actor Cha In Ha prompts concerns about Korea's entertainment industry after the recent deaths of fellow K-pop singers Goo Hara and Sulli.
Socceroos to face Lionel Messi's Argentina in Copa America 2020
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The Socceroos are on a collision course with one of the greatest footballers of all time, with Australia drawn in the same pool as Lionel Messi's Argentina at next year's Copa America.
No promise of extra water for farmers, as states jostle ahead of Murray-Darling Basin investigation
Water Minister David Littleproud says he has not promised more water for farmers, while states argue over a review of water-sharing arrangements.
Woman warned to 'stay away from' Craig McLachlan at party, court hears
A friend of a woman who has accused Craig McLachlan of indecent assault tells a court she was warned "he'd love you, stay away from him" at an after-show party.
'We are really concerned': Hopes fade for woman missing for 15 days in outback
As the search continues for Claire Hockridge in Central Australia, still missing two weeks after embarking on a bush trek and despite her two companions being found, NT police are concerned she may have run out of water.
Jeff Fenech to donate post-boxing brain for concussion research
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One of most famous names in Australian boxing says his decision came after forgetting things straight after being told, going places without realising and having friends deteriorate to the point where they could no longer speak.
Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet should not be taken literally
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Billionaire Tesla boss Elon Musk is the first witness to testify in a lawsuit brought by a British cave diver who gained fame during the rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave in Thailand last year.
When a respected doctor took his own life, nobody saw it coming
John Bryant never planned on becoming a mental health advocate but fell into the role when his father, a respected gastroenterologist, went to work one day and never came home.
Thousands of Australians are stuck paying expensive electricity bills, but still won't shop around
Many Australians are not looking around for a better deal on energy, with almost one million stuck on the most expensive plans. And low-income households are feeling the pinch.
Nicola Gobbo 'cries most days', but loses bid to avoid royal commission grilling
The former gangland lawyer has been ordered to give testimony over the phone in January, despite her lawyers saying she could have a "psychotic mental health breakdown" if forced to take the stand.
Row between dog walkers ends with pet allegedly having front teeth kicked out
Police search for a man wanted for questioning over a confrontation between two dog walkers in Sydney's The Rocks last night that allegedly resulted in one of the pets having its teeth kicked out.
Ex-NRL player Jarrod Mullen pleads guilty to cocaine charge
The former Newcastle Knights and NSW State of Origin player changes has original plea on one charge of supplying cocaine, while three other charges are dropped.
Trump claims he doesn't know Prince Andrew despite being photographed with him multiple times
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Having shared parties at Mar-a-Lago and solemn commemorations at Westminster Abbey, Donald Trump and Prince Andrew are hardly strangers. And we have the photos to prove it.
'If I fall down no-one's going to see me': Seaweed up to 1 metre deep traps Gold Coast beachgoers
Experts are baffled by the cause of an exceptionally large volume of "cornflake seaweed" that has washed up on southern Gold Coast beaches in recent days.
SA Government slams NSW over 'irrational' Murray-Darling demands
SA's Water Minister hits back at the NSW Government over its threat to withdraw from the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, saying a suggestion that seawater be allowed back into SA's lower lakes is "nonsense".
Economy gently turning the wrong way as household spending drops to financial crisis lows
The much anticipated turning point in Australia's economic fortunes still seems some way down the road, with GDP growing at a well below average pace of 1.7 per cent.
Clive Palmer used rock song without permission because he 'didn't like the price'
Universal Music takes businessman-turned-politician Clive Palmer to court and accuses him of using a track by US metal band Twisted Sister during his election campaign without a licence.
Pensioner billed $10,000 for water she knows she did not use
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Questions about water security are arising after some rate payers have found themselves hit with huge bills for water they have not used.
For The First Time In Its History NATO Recognizes China's Growing Military Capabilities
*DW: **NATO recognizes China 'challenges' for the first time* For the first time in NATO's history, the alliance is recognizing the challenges posed by China's rise in a summit declaration. NATO's chief said Beijing's growing military capabilities had "implications for all allies." NATO leaders are to raise concerns about China's growing influence for the first time in a joint leaders' declaration at a summit in London. The 29 member states will sign off on a statement Wednesday that formally acknowledges the "opportunities and challenges" posed by China's increasing global role. ... more »
Gotham City Digest: Eat an Impeachment edition
(Yeah, we got this.) ------------------------------ Flaccid penis speaks on live TV. ------------------------------ Sestak was running? ------------------------------ This goes back to last July but it serves as a good refresher to how incredibly petty this tin pot martinet is. ------------------------------ My Twitter friend Molly Jong-Fast wrote an article about Lisa Page, the long-suffering victim of the short-fingered vulgarian's endless tweets. The 18 month gag rule is over and so is Page's silence. ------------------------------ Right wingers have no shame... more »
U.S. Forces Kill Two Jihadis In Syria Using Terrifying 'Ninja' Missile
According to HTS WhatsApp groups, the person killed is Abu Ahmad al-Muhajir, a foreign trainer of the elite force of the HTS, "The Red Bands" — Elizabeth Tsurkov (@Elizrael) December 3, 2019 *Daily Mail:* *US forces kill two jihadis in Syria using terrifying 'Ninja' missile that deploys SIX deadly blades to mince its targets - just 10 miles from where ISIS leader al-Baghdadi was killed* * The targeted strike was said to have involved the use of a secret ‘Ninja’ missile, otherwise known as the AGM-114R9X, which has a non-explosive warhead * The R9X substitutes the explosive warhead... more »
Mexico Bans 1000 lb. Shipment of Glyphosate Herbicide From Entering the Country
The Mexican government says it won’t allow a 1,000-ton shipment of the pesticide glyphosate into the country, citing health and environmental concerns. Mexico became the latest in a string of countries to announce bans on glyphosate, the active ingredient in weed killer Roundup. Mexico’s environment department said Monday it denied a permit to import glyphosate, presumably for agricultural use. The department said “glyphosate represents a high environmental risk, given the credible presumption that its use can cause serious environmental damage and irreversible health damage.”
Naturopathy: Wikipedia’s Assault on Natural Medicine
Americans are increasingly turning to Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) systems for their healthcare needs. This trend has been underway for several decades. This has been perceived as competition by the medical establishment. Wikipedia's co-founder Jimmy Wales claims to hold high standards of objectivity and balance in the content of the online encyclopedia and the integrity of his volunteer army of editors. Indeed this is largely true for non-controversial content where economic, political, social factors hold no consequence. Yet, when it comes to the composition and ed... more »
Gees Kam, That's Embarrassing........
Polling just slightly ahead of Tree Fungus and Spartacus Booker, the angry black woman in Manolo Blahnik shoes act is not playing well in middle America.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 3, 2019
France's President Emmanuel Macron gestures during a meeting with President Trump, ahead of the NATO summit in London. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *David M. Herszenhorn and Rym Momtaz, Politico.eu:* *Allies unite to defend NATO — against Macron* *Trump leads blunt criticism of French president as alliance leaders gather for summit.* LONDON — It wasn’t an attack on one ally that triggered NATO’s collective defense, but an attack by one: Emmanuel Macron. As NATO leaders gather Tuesday in London to celebrate the alliance’s 70th anniversary, starting with a royal reception at Buckingham Pa... more »
Multiculturalism is a Flawed Doctrine
The “melting pot” model which encourages the immigrants to merge and mix with the nation’s dominant culture is a much better system than the multiculturalist model which sermonizes about the value of diversity and encourages identity politics based on racial and religious differences. When people in a nation identify with a common culture (as in the melting pot system), then they will stay united on their own and the government will not need to interfere in their affairs. But if they are lacking in cultural bonds, then a severe discipline backed by political power will be needed to ... more »
David Morgan: The Silver Chart Tells Me That Silver Will Push Much Higher
Palisade Radio David remains convinced that we remain in a bull market for precious metals that began back in 2015. Gold remains well above its breakout level of $1350, but silver is struggling below $17. In addition, there is further resistance to overcome between $19 and $21. Time Stamp References: – 0:40 – The outlook …
Prolong The Reset, Gold Suppression, Mining Stocks… Q&A With Lynette Zang And Eric Griffin
ITM Trading Slides and Links: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/prolo… Question 1. Joe L: Before a fiat money collapse, could the government reduce its debt by increasing the retirement age to 72, decrease military spending, go cashless to boost GDP. Wouldn’t these measures prolong or eliminate the reset? Question 2. Kevin B: Considering the conditions with the banks and …
Is Trump Pushing the Financial “End Game?” (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota From China to South America to Europe TRUMP is pushing everyone’s buttons at a moment in time that the Global Financial System is the weakest it’s ever been…IS HE DOING IT ON PURPOSE?! end
Why Emmanuel Macron’s Attempt to Reset Relations with Russia Will Alienate His Nato Allies
Why Emmanuel Macron’s Attempt to Reset Relations with Russia Will Alienate His Nato Allies by ROLAND OLIPHANT, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Emmanuel Macron’s bold – some might say hubristic – attempt to redefine the nature of Nato will go down like a lead balloon with most member states. – At a mundane level, it is perfectly true to …
The Implementation of the Deal of the Century Continues But Must Be Rejected — Economic Cover for Abolishing Palestinian Rights Until the Whole Palestinian Cause Can Be Liquidated
The Implementation of the Deal of the Century Continues But Must Be Rejected by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Despite the Jordanian, Palestinian, Arab and international rejection of the so-called “deal of the century” project announced by the Trump administration to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict once and for all, the Israeli government and Washington are continuing to implement the …
Israel to Raze Palestinian Market in Al-Khalil
Press TV The Palestinian Authority has condemned the Israeli plan to build a new settlement in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron also known as al-Khalil as a flagrant violation of international law. “In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of …
Trump Says US Trade Deal with China May Have to Wait Until after 2020 Election
Political theatre masking the end of the Dollar as world reserve currency and Return to the Gold standard ie. Global Financial Reset and very likely Debt Jubilee. Why is America-Trump waging a global trade war? Answer: America can no longer afford the trade deficit when the world goes back to the Gold Standard. Implied: America …
Keiser Report: US Stock Prices Hit a Permanently High Plateau, Turmoil in Repo Markets And Global Debt Jubilee
RT In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss Irving Fisher’s correct but early call in 1929 when he said that stock prices had hit a permanently high plateau. He just needed to wait some few decades for an all fiat regime controlled by a banker-coddling central bank. They also discuss the …
‘Brain Dead’ NATO Celebrates its 70th Anniversary… Is It Becoming Obsolete?
RT It’s a ‘landmark day’ for NATO Leaders of the member states are gathering in the UK to celebrate the military alliance’s 70th anniversary end
Deep Sea Discoveries That Show HUGE Ancient Cities Exist On The Ocean Floor
DTTV Archaeology Answers Underwater discoveries are, by their very nature, baffling to behold and whilst some of these cities are known to history others are mysterious and unexplained. Today marine archaeologists, historians, and divers explore these submerged cities almost as much as they explore ancient ruins on land, due to recent technology advancements in equipment …
Gold Is New Obsession for East Europe’s Nationalist Leaders
Gold Is New Obsession for East Europe’s Nationalist Leaders by Andrea Dudik and Radoslav Tomek, Bloomberg, via https://finance.yahoo.com/ (Bloomberg) — Gold is all that nationalist leaders in Europe’s east can talk about these days. Just this week, Poland’s government touted its economic might after completing the repatriation of 100 tons of the metal. Over in …
Jordan Holds Military Maneuver Simulating War with Israel
Jordan Holds Military Maneuver Simulating War with Israel by Daniel Salami, Associated Press, via https://www.ynetnews.com/ Jordan held a military drill simulating an attack on the Hashemite Kingdom’s western border with Israel amid rising tensions with the Jewish state, Arab media reported on Monday. – According to the reports, the drill was conducted last Tuesday and …
Europeans Have to Choose Between U.S. and Iran
Press TV Political commentator, George Szamuely, says the Europeans have been making many statements about keeping the JCPOA alive, but no real action has been taken. end
Prince Andrew and Epstein ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ – Lionel
RT America Infamous pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s most vocal accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre prepares to deliver a tell-all interview. What does this mean for the case against members of the deceased financier’s predatory circle? Legal and media analyst Lionel joins In Question to discuss. (4:10) China has officially suspended all US Navy visits to Hong Kong …
The Fed Announces Plan They Call “Symmetric Over Inflation”, and “No Phase 1” Troubles
Silver Report Uncut Economic collapse news Dec 3, 2019. First we look at the trouble growing for a phase one trade deal. The issue is tariffs and the rumor is floating around from state sources that there will be no phase one unless all tariffs are removed. On the other side we see reports that …
House Republican Leadership Hold an Impeachment Rebuttal Press Conference – DC Media Ignore…
The republican leadership from the U.S. House of Representatives held a press conference today as a rebuttal to the democrat impeachment inquiry report. House Judiciary Committee ranking member Doug Collins joined GOP leadership to discuss the significant issues with the … Continue reading →
NATO Bilat #2 – President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Deliver Remarks – Video and Transcript…
In the second bilateral NATO meeting of the day, U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a joint press availability. Unfortunately for U.S-Canada relations, at the conclusion of their bilat Trudeau went to a NATO reception … Continue reading →
Dec. 3: The Allies defeated Hitler in 1945. Now, They imitate Him.
https://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/alberta-diary/2019/12/5000-job-cuts-planned-perpetual-chaos-returns-albertas-health Albertans perpetually live with the myth that Canadians pick on them and make them poor. In fact, surveys based on population size show that Alberta is the richest province in Canada. Manitoba is just a bit back of Alberta. Ontario and Quebec are way below that wealth - and the Maritime provinces are down out of sight. Quebec are way below that wealth - and the Maritime provinces are down out of sight. But estimates are that some 20,00,000 Canadians are malnourished so... more »
The List: These 5 Mighty Submarines Are the Best to Ever Submerge
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Submarines are the backbone of strategic defense. *Key Point:* There have been three great submarine campaigns in history, and one prolonged duel. The First and Second Battles of the Atlantic pitted German U-boats against the escorts and aircraft of the United Kingdom and the United States. The Germans very nearly won World War I with the first campaign, and badly drained Allied resources in the second. In the third great campaign, the submarines of the US Navy destroyed virtually the entire commercial fleet of Japan, bringing the Japanese economy t... more »
Your Air Force Is Dead: Why Russia's S-400 Air Defense System Is One of the Best
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RUSSIA-DEFENCE-MISSILE-RC1F09203150.html] World-class. *Key point: *Through many continuing upgrades, Moscow ensure its S-400 system just keeps getting better and better. The S-400 is one of the most controversial missiles in the world currently. The United States has imposed economic sanctions on countries simply for buying the system, but many of the world’s powers are interested in it, with India signing deals in September 2018 and China in April 2018. But what exactly makes the S-400 such a hot ti... more »
The Real Risks of Being Pregnant During the Summer
*Alan Barreca* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] No one knows the specific reason for why hot weather causes earlier deliveries. It may or may not be because hot weather increases oxytocin and induces labor. About a quarter of children in the United States are born two to three weeks before their due date, which qualifies them as “early term.” Pregnancies typically last 40 weeks, so you might think that being born two to three weeks early wouldn’t matter. But, children born just two or three weeks early are at slightly higher risks of respiratory problems, like asthma, later i... more »
Meet the Xm-215 Gun: It Fires 1000 Rounds in 10 Seconds
*Joseph Trevithick* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lance Cheung - This Image was released by the United States Air Force with the ID 051107-F-2907C-176 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still requir] But it wasn't used. *Key Point:* Such a weapon was impressive but useless on the battlefield. While a fixture on the modern battlefield, helicopters are especially vulnerable when hovering low to the ground and dropping off troops. For almost 60 years, the U.S. Army and other ser... more »
Betraying the Constitution: Who Will Protect Us from an Unpatriotic Patriot Act?
*John W. Whitehead* - While Congress subjects the nation to its impeachment-flavored brand of bread-and-circus politics, our civil liberties continue to die a slow, painful death by a thousand cuts.
Brazil Liberates Sale of Cannabis-based Products in Pharmacies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) approved on Tuesday, December 3rd, the release of the sale in pharmacies of cannabis-based products for medicinal use in Brazil. The regulation was approved unanimously and is temporary, valid for three years. In the same meeting of the body's board of directors, the cultivation […] The post Brazil Liberates Sale of Cannabis-based Products in Pharmacies appeared first on The Rio Times.
Don’t give your power away
An old friend who passed away far too early was a high school counselor. She would counsel kids who were in stress over real or perceived slights with the following two tandem pieces of advice: – Do not give your … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- December 3, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail:* *House Intel Committee approves impeachment report accusing Donald Trump of abusing his power by trying to force Ukraine to help his 2020 campaign - but Republicans call it a 'sham'* * Democrats released a report detailing its impeachment case against Donald Trump * The House Intelligence Committee is accusing the president of soliciting a foreign government to influence the 2020 elections * It also claims Trump obstructed the impeachment investigation * On Tuesday evening, the House Intelligence Committee voted along party lines, 13-9 to approve the report * The imp... more »
Tensions Continue at Syracuse University as Students Return to Campus
At Syracuse University, at least 12 racist and anti-Semitic incidents happened on campus in the last month, all within a two-week period, alarming students, parents, alumni and staff. As students return to campus to prepare for finals, tensions continue.
Trump Lying-- And Lies-- Have Come To Define The Republican Party. It's Tragic But They Deserve It
It should always be news, even if it's the same story every single day-- which it basically is: Trump is a goddam congenital liar. He lies about everything... small pretty things and important business of the country. He's disgusting and for those of us who never watched his wretched TV game show, we're far less happy by having his putrid visage on our TVs every night. I doubt there has ever been a White House occupant so hated as Trump. Yesterday, *Washington Post* fact checker Glenn Kessler noted that there aren't enough Pinpcchios for Trump's CrowdStrike obsession. The garbled ... more »
Five Lessons for Journalism in the Age of Rage-- & Where Lies Travel Faster Than Truth
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
STOCKHOLM, Dec 03 (IPS) - Karin Pettersson is director of public policy at Schibsted Media Group and chair of WAN-IFRA Media Freedom Board. She is a 2017 Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellow at Harvard University and former political editor-in-chief at Aftonbladet, Scandinavia's biggest daily newspaper.The news-media industry has long lamented how the digital revolution has broken its business models. Today, a majority of digital advertising money goes to Facebook and Google, and media companies are struggling to reinvent themselves through digital subscriptions. Read the full story, “Five... more »
Right to Food Denied by Poor Policies and Inaction
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
MILAN, Italy, Dec 03 (IPS) - Global food systems are ripe for transformation if people are to be nourished and the planet sustainable, says Hilal Elver, Special Rapporteur of the Right to Food of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Read the full story, “Right to Food Denied by Poor Policies and Inaction”, on globalissues.org →
Australian Researchers Discover Tropical Weed that ‘Eats’ Glyphosate
Researchers have claimed a world first in herbicide resistance, after discovering a tropical weed in Western Australia’s far north that literally eats glyphosate. Source: www.abc.net.au Glyphosate, commonly known as Roundup, has been the most frequently used herbicide on the planet, mainly because most plants cannot metabolise it, or break it down. But a barnyard grass population […] The post Australian Researchers Discover Tropical Weed that ‘Eats’ Glyphosate appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Multiple Pesticides in Mothers’ Hair Samples Affect Child Size at Birth
The results of the new study below speak for themselves: “prenatal exposure to 19 pesticides or metabolites from various chemical families may influence [children’s] measurements at birth”, GM Watch recently reported. Since studies have shown that it’s possible to reduce pesticide exposures by shifting to an organic diet, it seems clearer than ever that pregnant and “trying-to-conceive” women should […] The post Multiple Pesticides in Mothers’ Hair Samples Affect Child Size at Birth appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
South Africa’s Agriculture Minister Rejects Monsanto’s GM Maize Seed
Amidst the clamor that surrounds Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) globally, a small but significant triumph panned out in South Africa last month. The country’s Agriculture Minister, Thoko Didiza, upheld the decision by the Executive Council to reject American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation, Monsanto’s request for the commercial cultivation of its allegedly drought-tolerant MON87460 x […] The post South Africa’s Agriculture Minister Rejects Monsanto’s GM Maize Seed appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
"The Fed Is Toying With Fire"
*"The Fed Is Toying With Fire"* by Brian Maher "Deutsche Bank maintains a strict dossier on all the world’s asset classes. Stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities - 38 assets, A through Z - Deutsche Bank has them under ruthless and unshakable surveillance. Last December’s spywork revealed this arresting conclusion: 93% of all the world’s assets traded negative in 2018. Not even in the fathomless depths of the Great Depression did so many global assets wallow in red. But last year is last year. Scroll the calendar one year forward... to today. What do we find? We find a full 180-deg... more »
Norb’s Corner: An Old Friend
An old buddy stopped by my house the other day. He came over because I got in touch with him due to a series of challenges I had personally taken on. This task was to contact an old friend. Just
Australia's biggest new gold mine Gruyere officially opens
The $621m Gruyere mine has opened up a new golden frontier in the WA outback as the country prospers from near-record gold prices.
'What sort of democracy is that?': Government under fire over 'secret' medevac deal with Jacqui Lambie
The crossbench senator helps the Government repeal so-called medevac laws, prompting Labor and Greens accusations that a secret deal was offered to win the crossbencher's support.
Woman accused of shooting death of husband of 35 years said 'I can't take it anymore'
A court hears a woman on trial for murder of her husband told a triple zero operator she had just shot him but "I don't want him to die".
Takata class action backer suffers High Court setback
The financing company backing what is expected to be the largest class action in Australian history suffers a major blow, after the High Court overrules orders entitling it to 25 per cent of eventual payouts.
'My brain is suffering and I am in great fear': Final words of CY O'Connor revealed to the public
A suicide note written in 1902 by the designer of the Goldfields water pipeline, CY O'Connor, is among 1.6 million of the WA's most significant treasures and stories included in a new online archive.
Man who died in Melbourne street fight may have been attempting break-in, police say
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Police are trying to work out what happened when a resident confronted a homeless man outside his property on Monday morning. The man died from his injuries and police are looking for witnesses to corroborate the resident's side of the story.
'Alarm bells should be ringing' over poor student test results
Just In - 4 hours ago
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan tells state and territory governments to refocus on education basics after Australian students register record low results in reading, maths and science in an international report.
Steve Smith denies claims he is 'white-anting' Test captain Tim Paine
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The star batsman says he was offering suggestions and was not trying to undermine his captain after being accused by Test great Ian Chappell of moving fielders around against Pakistan.
Yarnbombing spreads cheer in tight-knit rural town
Benches covered in red, white, and green knitting, light poles covered in crochet, and thousands of metres of bunting have created a popular attraction for a small community trying to lift spirits after a hard 2019.
MPs to deploy extreme measures in final bid to pass euthanasia laws before Christmas
WA's bid to legalise voluntary euthanasia hits its most crucial juncture, with MPs facing two all-night sittings this week in a bid to get to a final vote on the contentious legislation.
No Lawyers or Guns But Plenty of Money
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) "The Democrats' impeachment inquiry is not the organic outgrowth of serious misconduct; it is an orchestrated campaign to upend our political system." - Republican report written by Republicans for Republicans in some alternate universe. "(C)unning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.”- George Washington's Farewell Address, as quoted by the Intellige... more »
A3 Newsletter: Zulu Whitmore, National Book Awards, Smithsonian Scholars, upcoming events and more
A3 IN THE NEWS: New Orleans Public Radio interviews Robert King II Albert Woodfox at the University of Chicago II NPR Illinois interviews Albert and others at National Book Awards event II Reading Albert Woodfox's *Solitary* While Being Detained at Guantanamo (PHOTO*:** Albert Woodfox and Robert King join other supporters of Kenny "Zulu" Whitmore at Zulu's court hearing in Baton Rouge on Nov. 25. Many of the supporters are Zulu's family members, who traveled from outside of the state. Read more about this inspiring day below. Click on photo for a larger image.*) *A3 N... more »
Asylum Seekers Jam US Border Crossings to Evade Trump Policy
Asylum seekers have been prohibited from filing their claims at U.S. border crossings under a much-criticized Trump administration policy. Now some are sprinting down vehicle lanes or renting cars to try to make it inside the U.S.
U.S. And China Do Not Share The Same Vision For Global Order
*SCMP:* *US vision for global order is vastly different to China’s, Trump administration official says* * ‘For Beijing, international relations is about hierarchy and ‘big makes right’,’ says US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs * David Stilwell rejects the idea that Washington is forcing nations in Southeast Asia and elsewhere to choose between competing US and Chinese outlooks China has a choice. It can partner with a resilient, multipolar world that respects diversity, sovereignty and autonomy. Or it can undercut seven decades of peace and prosper... more »
Secretary Wilbur Ross Highlights Likelihood of Additional December 15th China Tariffs…
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross appeared on CNBC earlier today to discuss the status of U.S-China trade discussions, the latest issues with tariffs on French goods, and the bigger picture issues within the EU that we previously discussed. Ross highlights the … Continue reading →
NATO Bilat #1 – President Trump and French President Macron Deliver Extensive Remarks – Video and Transcript…
The primary hypocrite behind the self-serving European NATO position is French President Emmanuel Macron. With the background of massive new U.S. tariffs expected against French products President Macron comes for a bilateral meeting and press availability with U.S. President Donald … Continue reading →
Meet the Babies in Your Next Vaccines
We all know about the Planned Parenthood videos through the Center for Medical Progress that showed how live, fully intact fetuses have been harvested for aborted fetal research. Who are these babies who never received a name and are only known by a number? How Many Babies Are Killed For Your Vaccines?The truth the vaccine industry hides from … The post Meet the Babies in Your Next Vaccines appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Prince Andrew – The Deleted Scenes
Prince Andrew has found himself in hot water and so he should be. With that in mind, it would only seem fair to have a little fun on his behalf. Let’s not forget: Just hours after the already infamous interview with Prince Andrew was aired on the BBC, where the Prince stated he doesn’t really party among dozens of … The post Prince Andrew – The Deleted Scenes appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Three 12-Year-Old Boys Caught Deliberately Setting Fires in Australia
*Emma Fiala* - Fast-moving blazes continue to ravage the region.
Germany Will Close All of Its Nuclear Power Plants, but Needs to Put Its Nuclear Waste Somewhere
*Jordan Davidson* - All seven of Germany's nuclear power plants are slated to close by 2022.
Gun Background Checks Are on Pace to Break Record in 2019
Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high in 2019, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to buy weapons in reaction to the Democratic presidential candidates' calls for tighter restrictions.
Caisse, PSP Invest in Desmarais-Backed Fund
Barbara Shecter of the National Post reports that major pension plans join investor group pumping $229M into Portag3’s second fintech fund: The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP) are among a group of at least 14 investors pumping $229 million into an international fintech fund run by Portag3 Ventures, an early-stage investor established by companies under the umbrella of the Desmarais family’s Power Corp. *The disclosed institutional and strategic investors committing the new funds also include insurance companies and financi... more »
No F-35 For You: The French Air Force's New Rafale Fighter Won't Be Stealthy
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/FRANCE-MILITARY--RC1B1009F580.html] Not any time soon. *Key point: *Paris wants new planes, but it has no plans to build or buy its own stealth fighters. In January 2019, French Defense Minister Florence Parly announced France would commit $2.3 billion to develop an F4 generation of the Dassault Rafale twin-engine multirole fighter. This would include production in 2022–2024 of the last twenty-eight of the original order of 180 Rafales, followed by the purchase of an additional thirty Rafales F4... more »
How Cool Would the F-35 and F-22 Be With Lasers?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-MILITARY--RC1D461E7ED0.html] Check this out. *Key Point:* As soon as the 2020s our stealth fighters could be equipped with laser weapons. The US Air Force is refining its combat strategy, tactics and concepts of operation to accommodate the rapid emergence of laser weapons, technologies which promise to alter the landscape of modern warfare and substantially expand the envelope of attack possibilities for fighter jets. The service anticipates having aircraft and fighter jet-fired lasers in operation as... more »
Death by Stealth: Why Syria Lives in Fear of Israel's F35s
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/ISRAEL-AIRFORCE-EXERCISE-RC2R9D95GT0P.html] It's a hell of a weapon. *Key Point:* Out of all the F35 variants, Israel's, the Adir, is probably the most advanced. For fifty years, the United States has provided top-of-the-line fighter aircraft to help defend Israel from attack. Israel’s fielding of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, known locally as Adir, continues that tradition even as the country puts its own technological touch on the fifth-generation fighter. Unlike other F-35 customers, Israel is modifyi... more »
California Mountains Get 6 Feet Of Snow
Roads impassable. Several ski resorts around Lake Tahoe received more than six feet (183 cm) of snow in the past week, the National Weather Service reported. The only problem is getting there and back. Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation shut down roads for hours over the holiday weekend because they were impassable. Squaw ... Read moreCalifornia Mountains Get 6 Feet Of Snow The post California Mountains Get 6 Feet Of Snow appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Is The US-China Trade War ‘Unresolvable’?
*CNBC*:* US-China trade war is ‘unresolvable,’ strategist says* Investors look set to make money when Washington and Beijing sign their “phase one” trade deal — but in the long term, the Sino-U.S. trade war is “unresolvable,” according to one analyst. Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Tuesday, Patrick Armstrong, CIO of Plurimi Investment Managers, said holding any asset ahead of the agreement being finalized would definitely pay off. “The way to make money is easy right now, you just have to own something, because everything’s just been grinding higher,” he said. “No one wa... more »
Iraq's Assyrians 'Close to Extinction'
Assyrian International News Agency - 5 hours ago
The Archbishop of Irbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, has accused Britain's Christian leaders of failing to do enough in defence of the vanishing Christian community in Iraq.
Mideast Catholic Leaders Call for Peace, Stability in Region
Assyrian International News Agency - 5 hours ago
Amid deadly protests in Iraq, a people's uprising in Lebanon and continued suffering in Syria, Catholic leaders of the Middle East called upon officials of their homelands to "ensure safety, peace and tranquility and stability for their citizens.
Meet Zheng and Yan, major worldwide dealers in fentanyl
6-13-19 *118* facilities in Shandong and Jiangsu are FDA-approved, which indicates a heavy reliance on the US market. https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/comment/china-pharmaceutical-industry-2019/ …………………………….… 8-21-19 *US* Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) identified Chinese national Fujing Zheng and the Zheng Drug Trafficking Organization as significant foreign narcotics traffickers pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. OFAC also designated one additional Chinese national, Guanghua Zheng, for his support to the Zheng DTO’s drug traff... more »
President Trump: US-China Trade Deal Might Wait Till After The 2020 Election
*SCMP: **Donald Trump: ‘no deadline’ for trade war deal with China, may come after US election* * US President Donald Trump, in London ahead of a meeting of Nato leaders, said it is up to him to decide whether to make a deal with China * He had already said that the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which he signed last week, may hamper his chances of securing a trade deal with China US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had no timeline for reaching a trade deal with China, and that it now might come after the 2020 presidential election. The comments, made in ... more »
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