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Latest Articles: War, War, War
Sabotaging P5+1 Talks
Post Date: 2014-11-10 15:08:47 by Stephen Lendman
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Sabotaging P5+1 Talks by Stephen Lendman They've been ongoing interminably. Reaching a November 2013 interim agreement. Longstanding US/Israeli hardline policy remains unchanged. Sanctions Iran wants removed remain in place. New ones were irresponsibly imposed. By Washington earlier. Unilaterally. By executive order. Circumventing Congress. Violating Geneva's letter and sprit. EU countries just adding their own. Against Iranian companies and individuals. Showing no interest in resolving things responsibly. Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham saying: "Under the conditions that the nuclear negotiations are proceeding and the negotiating sides are ...
Five nuclear engineers murdered near Damascus
Post Date: 2014-11-10 05:00:37 by Tatarewicz
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The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told AFP that four of the engineers murdered just north of Damascus were Syrian, while one was Iranian Beirut (AFP) - Unknown assailants killed five nuclear engineers Sunday while they were on a bus just north of Damascus near the research centre where they worked, a monitor said on Sunday. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which relies on a network of sources on the ground for its reports, later told AFP four of the engineers were Syrian, while one was Iranian. "Unidentified attackers murdered five nuclear energy engineers who worked in the scientific research centre near the neighbourhood of Barzeh, ...
A New Cold War?
Post Date: 2014-11-09 17:27:44 by Lorie Meacham
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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says tensions between the US and Russia have put the world “on the brink of a new Cold War”. He accuses the West, particularly the United States, of giving in to “triumphalism” after the collapse of the communist bloc a quarter of a century ago. US President Barack Obama shared the former Soviet leader’s concerns, but he blamed Russia’s actions in the Ukraine for current tensions. The back and forth has many on the edge of their seats, on the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Sounds scary, right? Cold war! Spying, a constant threat of a shooting or nuclear war, deception, surveillance… Then I realize, ...
You don’t protect my freedom: Our childish insistence on calling soldiers heroes deadens real democracy. It's been 70 years since we fought a war about freedom. Forced troop worship and compulsory patriotism must end
Post Date: 2014-11-09 10:58:44 by christine
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Put a man in uniform, preferably a white man, give him a gun, and Americans will worship him. It is a particularly childish trait, of a childlike culture, that insists on anointing all active military members and police officers as “heroes.” The rhetorical sloppiness and intellectual shallowness of affixing such a reverent label to everyone in the military or law enforcement betrays a frightening cultural streak of nationalism, chauvinism, authoritarianism and totalitarianism, but it also makes honest and serious conversations necessary for the maintenance and enhancement of a fragile democracy nearly impossible. It has become impossible to go a week without reading a story about ...
Lavrov and Kerry in Beijing
Post Date: 2014-11-09 10:21:21 by Stephen Lendman
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Lavrov v. Kerry in Beijing by Stephen Lendman Both officials met on the APEC summit sidelines. It bears repeating what earlier articles stressed. Lavrov is a world-class diplomat. A model foreign secretary. Working tirelessly for world peace and stability. Kerry shames the office he holds. Illegitimate and then some. A serial liar. Unfit to serve. A war criminal multiple times over. Representing America's dark side. Deploring peace. Supporting imperial wars. Complicit in Ukrainian crisis conditions. Involved in elevating illegitimate fascist putschists to power. Backing their Donbas war of aggression. Without mercy against freedom-fighting democrats. Civilians in harm's way. ...
ISIS chief ‘critically wounded’ in US air strike on extremist leaders’ convoy – reports
Post Date: 2014-11-09 07:49:35 by Tatarewicz
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RT... The leader of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has reportedly been “critically” injured in a US-led airstrike in Iraq that targeted a convoy of military vehicles allegedly carrying a group of senior ISIS members. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a self-proclaimed as caliph of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (formerly ISIL/ISIS) was “critically wounded” during a US-led air operation in the Iraqi town of al-Qaim, tribal sources told Al Arabiya News Channel. The strikes, which destroyed a vehicle convoy of 10 armed trucks late Friday, targeted a “gathering of ISIL leaders” near Mosul, US Central Command announced, however the Pentagon could not ...
Mission Creep in Iraq
Post Date: 2014-11-08 12:03:59 by Stephen Lendman
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Mission Creep in Iraq by Stephen Lendman Ominous Vietnam War echoes. On November 7, a Department of Defense news release said in part: "The commander in chief has authorized Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to deploy to Iraq up to 1,500 additional US personnel over the coming months, in a non-combat role, to expand our advise and assist mission and initiate a comprehensive training effort for Iraqi forces." "Secretary Hagel made this recommendation to President Obama based on the request of the Government of Iraq, US Central Command's assessment of Iraqi units, the progress Iraqi security forces have made in the field, and in concert with the development of a ...
Another Fake Bin Laden Story
Post Date: 2014-11-08 08:44:27 by Ada
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RT, one of my favorite news sources, has fallen for a fake story put out by the Pentagon to support the fantasy story that a SEAL team killed Osama bin Laden, who died a second time in Abbottabad, Pakistan, a decade after his first death from illness and disease. rt.com/usa/202895-navy-seal-shot-binladen/This fake story together with the fake movie and the fake book by an alleged SEAL team member is the way the fake story of bin Laden’s murder is perpetrated. Bin Laden’s alleged demise at the hands of a SEAL team was a propaganda orchestration, the purpose of which was to give Obama a hero’s laurels and deep six Democratic talk of challenging his nomination for a second ...
Another Fake Russian Ukrainian Invasion
Post Date: 2014-11-07 13:27:49 by Stephen Lendman
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Another Fake Russian Ukrainian Invasion by Stephen Lendman Claims about Russia invading Ukraine are fabricated. Earlier and current ones. Baseless Big Lies. Media scoundrels feature them. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki cites a nonexistent "pattern of escalating (Russian) aggression in Ukraine." Nothing whatever exists. Not earlier. Not now. In late August, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov debunked spurious invasion claims," saying: "It's not the first time we've heard wild guesses, though facts have never been presented so far." "There have been reports about satellite imagery exposing Russian troop movements." "They ...
Kiev Wants War, not Peace
Post Date: 2014-11-06 13:24:41 by Stephen Lendman
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Kiev Wants War, not Peace by Stephen Lendman Fascists operate this way. Abhoring democracy. Wanting it prohibited at all costs. Going all-out to prevent it. Intending nationwide hardline rule. With full US support and encouragement. Agreements Kiev signs aren't worth the paper they're written on. Worthless documents. Systematically breached straightaway. Fascism writ large and then some. All take. No give. Mindless of rule of law principles, norms and standards. Russia's Foreign Ministry accused Kiev of violating last April's four-party (US/EU/Russia/Ukraine) agreement. Straightaway. Multiple additional times. After promising deescalation. Refraining from violence, ...
Iran general said to mastermind Iraq ground war
Post Date: 2014-11-05 08:15:15 by Tatarewicz
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BAGHDAD (AP) — When Islamic State militants retreated from the embattled town of Jurf al-Sakher last week, the Iraqi military was quick to flaunt a rare victory against the extremist group, with state television showing tanks and Humvees parading through the town and soldiers touring government buildings that had been occupied by the militants since August. However, photos soon emerged on independent Iraqi news websites revealing a more discrete presence — the powerful Iranian general Ghasem Soleimani — whose name has become synonymous with the handful of victories attributed to Iraqi ground forces. Local commanders said Lebanon's powerful Shiite Hezbollah group was ...
Different Presidents, Similar Policies
Post Date: 2014-11-04 17:58:07 by BTP Holdings
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Different Presidents, Similar Policies Published Tue, Nov 4, 2014 | Floyd Brown, Chief Political Analyst Share on facebook Share Print This Post Email This Post Christians Fleeing Middle East Thanks to Bush and Obama The failure of American policy in the Middle East is utterly monumental. The radical destruction unleashed in the area – which has undoubtedly changed the region forever – will be a hallmark in future history books. Now, when you consider Bush’s invasion of Iraq and Obama’s subsequent surrender, one thing becomes quite clear… It seems that Bush and Obama are more akin than we originally thought. Different political parties… same thirst ...
NATO Wants More Troops to Counter Nonexistent Russian Threat
Post Date: 2014-11-04 16:15:08 by Stephen Lendman
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NATO Wants More Troops to Counter Nonexistent Russian Threat by Stephen Lendman New NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg mimics his predecessor. A convenient US stooge. A CIA asset. Beholden to America's imperial interests. Mindless of rule of law principles. Repeating one Big Lie after another. Wrongfully claiming Donbas democratic elections were unlawful. Shamelessly accusing Russia of threatening Ukraine's border. Groundlessly saying it "continues to support, train and equip" Donbas self-defense forces. Ludicrously "call(ing) on Russia to make genuine efforts toward a peaceful solution." No country anywhere did more for it responsibly since conflict ...
Petraeus Spared Ray McGovern’s Question
Post Date: 2014-11-03 06:48:36 by Ada
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Exclusive: New York City police arrested ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern to prevent him from attending a public event where he planned to pose a pointed question to retired Gen. David Petraeus, another sign of how much U.S. neocons love democracy, writes Robert Parry. Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, who was arrested by New York City police on Thursday night to prevent him from attending a speech by retired Gen. and ex-CIA Director David Petraeus, told me the day before that he was planning to ask a question during the Q-and-A. McGovern, who writes regularly for Consortiumnews.com, compared his goal in New York to his famous questioning of then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld in Atlanta ...
The Fourth British Defeat in Afghanistan
Post Date: 2014-11-01 09:23:16 by Ada
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“Lord of our far-flung battle-line, Beneath whose awful Hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! Far-called, our navies melt away; On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the Nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget!” Rudyard Kipling “Recessional” The last British soldiers were airlifted out of Afghanistan last week, marking the sorry end of Britain’s fourth failed invasion of Afghanistan. With them went the last detachment of US Marines in Helmand. Well has Afghanistan earned its title, ...
Hagel: New World Order Means Endless War
Post Date: 2014-11-01 07:54:11 by Ada
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Talks Up 'Steady, Long-Term Efforts' on Assorted Conflicts It seems lately that every war the United States gets itself into can’t just be another war, it has to be an open-ended clash of civilizations. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel set out that assessment fairly straightforwardly in his recent comments at the Washington Ideas Festival. “We are living through one of these historic, defining times,” Hagel warned, “We are seeing a new world order - post World War II, post Soviet Union implosion.” Hagel went on to make it quite clear what that meant, open-ended war with ISIS and open-ended war with various other enemies of the US military will require a ...
America's Rogue Agenda
Post Date: 2014-10-30 09:56:26 by Stephen Lendman
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America's Rogue Agenda by Stephen Lendman Cold-blooded ruthlessness defines US policy. Giving pure evil new meaning. Tyrannical. Merciless. Brutal. Barbaric. Lawless. Stopping at nothing to achieve imperial aims. Instituting homeland police state state rule. Spurning fundamental rule of law of law principles. Mocking human and civil rights. Making democracy pure fantasy. Sponsoring state terrorism. Intimidating, threatening, and otherwise pressuring other nations to comply with its will. Obey or else is policy. Waging war on humanity. Targeting all sovereign independent states for regime change. Wanting pro- Western stooge governance replacing them. Wanting control of world ...
America's Deplorable Afghanistan Legacy
Post Date: 2014-10-29 16:44:46 by Stephen Lendman
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America's Deplorable Afghanistan Legacy by Stephen Lendman NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg absurdly calls Afghanistan an Alliance success story. As ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) "completes" its "mission at the end of this year." "This unprecedented international effort has contributed to a better future for Afghan men, women and children," Stoltenberg claims. "And it has enhanced global security." Disaster more accurately describes things. Conditions are horrific. Perhaps worse than ever. A testimony to US-led NATO high crimes against peace. Afghanistan's new puppet government agreed to let around 10,000 US ...
Lavrov on Ukraine
Post Date: 2014-10-29 06:37:52 by Stephen Lendman
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Lavrov on Ukraine by Stephen Lendman Ukraine's so-called government is a US-installed fascist dictatorship. It has no legitimacy whatever. Tyranny masquerades as democracy. None exists. Ordinary people have no say. Like in America. Monied interests run things in both countries. One fascist regime supports another. Sunday's snap parliamentary elections were farcical. Expect worse than ever business as usual going forward. Sergey Lavrov is a world class diplomat. He combines candor and statesmanship with tactfulness, discretion, thoughtfulness and prudence. His comments warrant highlighting. He addressed post-electoral Ukraine. He did so for Moscow's Life News television ...
Reinventing Vietnam War History
Post Date: 2014-10-28 06:08:52 by Stephen Lendman
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Reinventing Vietnam War History by Stephen Lendman Pentagon commanders initiated it. A duplicitous 2015 50th anniversary commemoration. Honoring one of history's greatest crimes. Turning truth on its head. Orwell explained saying "(h)e who controls the past control the future. He who controls the present controls the past." A Pentagon web site headlines "The United State of America Vietnam War Commemoration." Pentagon commanders glorify what demands condemnation. Providing "the American public with (so-called) historically accurate materials and interactive experiences that will help Americans better understand and appreciate the service of our Vietnam War ...
Putin Addresses World Order Rules
Post Date: 2014-10-27 15:39:12 by Stephen Lendman
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Putin Addresses World Order Rules by Stephen Lendman On October 24, he spoke at the Valdai International Discussion Club's (VIDC) 11th session. Dozens of experts, historians and political analysts from 25 countries attended. Factors eroding current institutions and norms of international law were discussed. Ones affecting global political and economic conditions. Putin spoke directly and frankly. Unambiguously. Like he always does. Saying what needs to be heard. Polar opposite his Western counterparts. Try imagining US politicians matching his straight talk comments. Important ones without equivocation. Telling it like it is. Doing so because it matters. Obama shames the office he ...
Putin's Submarine On The Move? (New Cold War Brewing...)
Post Date: 2014-10-26 15:57:51 by BTP Holdings
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Putin’s Submarine On The Move? (New Cold War Brewing…) Dear 5 Min. Forecast Reader, Although the government won’t confirm, it’s VERY likely that a Russian sub was floating under friendly waters last week… According to a “credible source, the unseen sub was stirring underwater near Sweden. Local media reported the “interception of a Russian distress call” a major news source reports. The Swedish navy, in response, upped its naval presence in the area. But while the mainstream media covers the “conventional” story, there’s much more than meets the eye here. Whether they find a Russian sub or not! You see, beyond airplanes, warships ...
CANADA, AT WAR FOR 13 YEARS, SHOCKED THAT ‘A TERRORIST’ ATTACKED ITS SOLDIERS
Post Date: 2014-10-24 08:39:43 by Ada
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TORONTO – In Quebec on Monday, two Canadian soldiers were hit by a car driven by Martin Couture-Rouleau, a 25-year-old Canadian who, as The Globe and Mail reported, “converted to Islam recently and called himself Ahmad Rouleau.” One of the soldiers died, as did Couture-Rouleau when he was shot by police upon apprehension after allegedly brandishing a large knife. Police speculated that the incident was deliberate, alleging the driver waited for two hours before hitting the soldiers, one of whom was wearing a uniform. The incident took place in the parking lot of a shopping mall 30 miles southeast of Montreal, “a few kilometres from the Collège militaire royal de ...
SURPRISE: U.S. DRUG WAR IN AFGHANISTAN NOT GOING WELL
Post Date: 2014-10-22 07:40:38 by Ada
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A new report has found the war on drugs in Afghanistan remains colossally expensive, largely ineffective and likely to get worse. This is particularly true in the case of opium production, says the U.S. Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. In a damning report released Tuesday, the special inspector general, Justin F. Sopko, writes that “despite spending over $7 billion to combat opium poppy cultivation and to develop the Afghan government’s counternarcotics capacity, opium poppy cultivation levels in Afghanistan hit an all-time high in 2013,” hitting 209,000 hectares, surpassing the prior, 2007 peak of 193,000 hectares. Sopko adds that the ...
Kiev War Crimes
Post Date: 2014-10-21 06:21:47 by Stephen Lendman
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Kiev War Crimes by Stephen Lendman Mounting evidence shows Kiev committed war horrendous war crimes in Southeastern Ukraine. Dirty war continues on non-combatant men, women and children. Residential neighborhoods are bombed and shelled. Banned chemical and other terror weapons are used. Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) member of parliament Miroslav Rudenko said: "According to our soldiers' information, the Ukrainian forces are using chemical ammunition on DPR territory." "Once a shell bursts, a gas affecting sense organs is emitted. We have this information." In early June, Southeastern Ukrainian freedom fighters said Kiev forces attacked Semyonovka near ...
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