Scientific paper arguing Assad not responsible for Syria chemical attack shelved after Bellingcat-led backlash

Unidentified “issues” prompted a prestigious scientific journal to withhold publication of a report challenging the mainstream narrative on a 2017 Syrian chemical attack – after ‘citizen investigation’ outlet Bellingcat objected. … Read More >Scientific paper arguing Assad not responsible for Syria chemical attack shelved after Bellingcat-led backlash

Here they go again: Senate reheats ‘Russian meddling’ claims, using assertions as evidence

The Senate Intelligence Committee’s final report on ‘Russian interference’ in the 2016 US presidential election is short on evidence and long on reheated assertions and innuendo from ‘experts’ exposed as actual election meddlers. … Read More >Here they go again: Senate reheats ‘Russian meddling’ claims, using assertions as evidence

Unlawful US airstrikes on suspected Taliban drug labs cause 39 civilian casualties, including 14 children, UN report says

A probe into US attacks on alleged drug-processing facilities conducted in May confirmed almost 40 civilian casualties, including many children. Contrary to what Washington argues, the strikes were illegal, a UN report says. … Read More >Unlawful US airstrikes on suspected Taliban drug labs cause 39 civilian casualties, including 14 children, UN report says

‘Completely unacceptable’: Anger as power company shuts off supply to 800,000 over California wildfire fears

Around 800,000 PG&E customers in California are facing power cuts this week after the company announced it would take the drastic measure in order to limit the risk of their power lines sparking serious fires. … Read More >‘Completely unacceptable’: Anger as power company shuts off supply to 800,000 over California wildfire fears

Attackers wore combat-style clothing, had several weapons – eyewitnesses to shooting outside German synagogue (PHOTOS)

Witnesses to an attack outside a synagogue in Halle, Germany, which killed two people on Wednesday say the perpetrators had donned combat-style clothing and were armed with multiple weapons. … Read More >Attackers wore combat-style clothing, had several weapons – eyewitnesses to shooting outside German synagogue (PHOTOS)