US-oriented IMF & its austerity package guilty of chaos in Ecuador – ex-Central Bank official to RT

The protests that have engulfed Ecuador and nearly brought the country’s oil industry to a halt are triggered by economic policies imposed by the IMF, guided by none other than US foreign interests, an expert told Boom Bust. … Read More >US-oriented IMF & its austerity package guilty of chaos in Ecuador – ex-Central Bank official to RT

‘Our currency’s stable, why not use it?’ Russia looks to ditch US dollar for exchanges in rubles & euro in energy exports

Russia is planning to abandon the US dollar in favor of euro and rubles for currency settlements in global energy transactions in order to minimize reliance on the American currency. … Read More >‘Our currency’s stable, why not use it?’ Russia looks to ditch US dollar for exchanges in rubles & euro in energy exports

Merkel tells Erdogan to IMMEDIATELY stop Syrian op – but why should he care what Europe says?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has demanded Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan halt his military incursion into northern Syria. But why would the Turkish leader listen? After all, he has 3.6 million reasons not to. … Read More >Merkel tells Erdogan to IMMEDIATELY stop Syrian op – but why should he care what Europe says?

Putin visits Saudi Arabia for first time since 2007 – but can Russia be friends with EVERYONE in the Middle East?

Russia defends Iran, backs Bashar Assad in Syria and criticizes Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Riyadh would seem a risky balancing act – but is instead a pragmatic move rooted in mutual interest. … Read More >Putin visits Saudi Arabia for first time since 2007 – but can Russia be friends with EVERYONE in the Middle East?

Ecuadorian govt agrees to repeal austerity law that sparked protests as indigenous groups pledge to stop rallies

The Ecuadorian government has agreed to terminate Executive Decree 883, which canceled fuel subsidies and prompted protests throughout the country for 11 days. Indigenous groups have agreed to discontinue the rallies. … Read More >Ecuadorian govt agrees to repeal austerity law that sparked protests as indigenous groups pledge to stop rallies

Paul Craig Roberts – We Have a CIA Operation Against the President

Economic expert and award winning journalist Dr. Paul Craig Roberts asks, “Where is William Barr? We already know Russia-gate, the Steel Dossier, the deception of the FISA Court, we know all of these were felonies. Indeed, I consider it treason, and there is nothing? … Read More >Paul Craig Roberts – We Have a CIA Operation Against the President