Western govt contractor entrapped British scholar in sting operation to cover up Syria corruption scandal

CIJA, a taxpayer-funded outfit that collaborated with al-Qaeda, lied to entrap a British academic in a sting operation. Its goal was to discredit critics of the dirty war on Syria – and cover up its own corruption. … Read More >Western govt contractor entrapped British scholar in sting operation to cover up Syria corruption scandal

The war crimes corporate media ignores, voter suppression, for-profit healthcare’s Covid death count

Lee Camp takes a look at the war crimes that the corporate media in the US refuses to address while showering attention on dubious stories that the US State Department wants them to focus on. A recent segment on ‘60 Minutes’ focused on Syrian President Assad and the war crimes he has been accused of while ignoring the US’ role in destabilizing the Middle Eastern country. … Read More >The war crimes corporate media ignores, voter suppression, for-profit healthcare’s Covid death count

Syrian Minister Reveals What Percentage of Country’s Oil is Stolen by US and Its Allies

While Syria’s oil resources are modest compared to some of its neighbours, they have been sufficient to guarantee the country’s energy self-sufficiency, and to earn Damascus a modest income from exports. Since 2011, much of these resources have been damaged or looted, first by jihadists and then by the US and their Kurdish allies. … Read More >Syrian Minister Reveals What Percentage of Country’s Oil is Stolen by US and Its Allies

New York-Based Aid Group to Pay $6.9Mln for Misuse of USAID Funds for Syria, Justice Dept Says

The New York-based International Rescue Committee has agreed to pay the US government $6.9 million in fines after an investigation revealed that its staff engaged corrupt practices while distributing humanitarian aid for Syria, the Department of Justice announced on Friday. … Read More >New York-Based Aid Group to Pay $6.9Mln for Misuse of USAID Funds for Syria, Justice Dept Says

Foreigners refuse to invest in ‘fraudulent state’ Ukraine because country has ‘reputation for scamming’ – reform czar Saakashvili

Ukraine has so few foreign investors because the country is seen abroad as a place where they will get scammed. That’s according to the former Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili, who now heads Kiev’s National Reform Committee. … Read More >Foreigners refuse to invest in ‘fraudulent state’ Ukraine because country has ‘reputation for scamming’ – reform czar Saakashvili

Wake up call for Ukrainian PM in Brussels as top EU official says Kiev remains hindered by ‘criminals’ & ‘widespread corruption’

Given his country’s geopolitical importance to the bloc, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal might have expected a smoother ride on his visit to the European Union in Brussels this week. … Read More >Wake up call for Ukrainian PM in Brussels as top EU official says Kiev remains hindered by ‘criminals’ & ‘widespread corruption’

New Case Against Netanyahu? Israeli NPO Reportedly Seeks US Probe Into Corruption in Jewish State

The Israeli prime minister is already facing charges in three criminal cases and has been fighting them in court since 2019. However, several criminal allegations against him have not yet turned into indictments. Could a request for US probe be related to one of those claims? … Read More >New Case Against Netanyahu? Israeli NPO Reportedly Seeks US Probe Into Corruption in Jewish State

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Populist finance?

How best to describe the events being played out in the financial markets… David vs. Goliath? The rise of “populist finance?” Or the corruption of the financial system being exposed again? One thing is for sure – there is a strong demand to democratize the financial world. The little guy is demanding to participate too. Will Big Finance and the government allow them? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Populist finance?