Month: January 2020

Categories Middle East

Iraqi militias threaten to send US troops home in coffins & target civilians if they re-elect Trump

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The US public must persuade Donald Trump to withdraw American troops from Iraq or become the target of retaliation, Iraqi militias, whose commander was killed in the airstrike on Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, warned. … Read More >Iraqi militias threaten to send US troops home in coffins & target civilians if they re-elect Trump

Categories Middle East

Putin spends Orthodox Christmas in Damascus, visits ancient church & historic mosque (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin spent his Christmas day in Damascus, a city that is closely tied to early Christianity, home to Syria’s oldest Orthodox Church and a mosque that keeps the relics of John the Baptist. … Read More >Putin spends Orthodox Christmas in Damascus, visits ancient church & historic mosque (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Categories Op-ed

Hong Kong, India & hypocrisy: The two protests look similar, but only one is a lever in US’ power play

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While protests in India and Hong Kong may look similar at first glance, Western reactions to them reveal fundamental differences. Dig deeper, and we hit the bedrock of hypocrisy about “human rights” and “democracy.” … Read More >Hong Kong, India & hypocrisy: The two protests look similar, but only one is a lever in US’ power play

Categories Latin America

US Looking to Impose Additional Sanctions in Venezuela to Pressure Maduro – Special Envoy

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The United States is looking at potentially applying additional sanctions in Venezuela to put more pressure on the Maduro government, US Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams said during a press briefing on Monday. … Read More >US Looking to Impose Additional Sanctions in Venezuela to Pressure Maduro – Special Envoy

Categories Shows

Indigenous hip-hop & native politics with Emcee Def-i | Special Report

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Albuquerque-bred artist Def-i is much more than an emcee: he’s a youth educator, spoken word artist, and cultural ambassador for the Diné (Navajo) Nation. In this special musical report, we speak with Def-i about his politics, influences, and art, and get an exclusive performance! … Read More >Indigenous hip-hop & native politics with Emcee Def-i | Special Report

Categories Asia & Pacific

S. Korea moves Patriot missile unit to Seoul amid growing uncertainty over denuclearization talks with Pyongyang – report

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South Korea has deployed a Patriot missile unit to central Seoul, state media has reported, as part of an effort to safeguard the country from its nuclear-armed northern neighbor. … Read More >S. Korea moves Patriot missile unit to Seoul amid growing uncertainty over denuclearization talks with Pyongyang – report