Month: January 2020
The News with Rick Sanchez – January 24, 2020
A massive demonstration has flooded the streets of Baghdad, with thousands voicing their anger at the US military presence in Iraq. The anti-America rally, dubbed the “Million-man March,” was called by Moqtada al-Sadr, Iraq’s top Shiite cleric. Rick Sanchez explains what led up to Iraq’s latest call for US forces to leave their country. …
OPCW: Hiding and politicizing the facts & public defenders in crisis
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. …
Pentagon Says 34 Personnel Diagnosed With Concussions After Iran Strikes on Bases in Iraq
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. …