Day: January 24, 2020

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New York Times propaganda & a CIA Insider’s Guide to the Iran Crisis

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The New York Times has done it again – they’ve uncritically published an outrageous story claiming that political unrest, this time in Latin America, was caused by Russian bots. Gareth Porter has just written ‘The CIA Insider’s Guide to the Iran Crisis’ with friend of the show John Kiriakou. … Read More >New York Times propaganda & a CIA Insider’s Guide to the Iran Crisis

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OPCW: Hiding and politicizing the facts & public defenders in crisis

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More accusations come to light in the investigation of OPCW concerning the 2018 chemical attack in Douma. Then, who will defend the defenseless if the US public defender system is experiencing budget cuts? And, firefighters will now have access to facial recognition that can identify people’s emotions. … Read More >OPCW: Hiding and politicizing the facts & public defenders in crisis

Categories Latin America

While Trump cuts food stamps, USAID bankrolls Venezuela regime change with half a billion in tax dollars

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The Trump administration has spent $654 million in “aid” to try to overthrow Venezuela’s government, including $435 million through USAID and $128 million directly to Juan Guaidó and his corrupt coup gang — all while imposing crippling austerity at home. … Read More >While Trump cuts food stamps, USAID bankrolls Venezuela regime change with half a billion in tax dollars

Categories Middle East

Pentagon Says 34 Personnel Diagnosed With Concussions After Iran Strikes on Bases in Iraq

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Thirty-four US service members have been diagnosed with concussions and traumatic brain injuries after Iran conducted ballistic missile strikes on two bases in Iraq with half of them still undergoing medical treatment, Department of Defence spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a press briefing on 24 January. … Read More >Pentagon Says 34 Personnel Diagnosed With Concussions After Iran Strikes on Bases in Iraq

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The United States: a Record-Holder in Political Assassinations

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The crowing by Donald Trump that he “terminated” the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force, Major General Qaseem Soleimani, simply because Trump believed, mobster-style, that he had it coming, should remind the world that the United States government stands as the world’s record-holder in either directly carrying out or coordinating with other parties the assassination of political leaders, American and foreign. … Read More >The United States: a Record-Holder in Political Assassinations

Categories Middle East

‘True Path to Saving Two-State Solution’: Abbas Urges Macron to Recognise Palestinian Statehood

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During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Ramallah on Wednesday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope that France and other EU members will recognise the Palestine National Authority (PNA) as a state. … Read More >‘True Path to Saving Two-State Solution’: Abbas Urges Macron to Recognise Palestinian Statehood

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Palestinian Authorities to Reject Trump’s Deal If Treaty Violates Int’l Law – Abbas Spokesman

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The Palestinian authorities will reject US President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan, known as the “deal of the century” if the proposed agreement violates international law, Palestinian presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh has said. … Read More >Palestinian Authorities to Reject Trump’s Deal If Treaty Violates Int’l Law – Abbas Spokesman