February 15, 2020 – Page 2

USA

Ending ‘endless war’? US & Taliban reach ‘violence reduction agreement’ that could lead to Afghanistan pullout

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

Washington and Taliban militants have reportedly agreed on a seven-day “violence reduction” in Afghanistan. If upheld, it could open doors for another deal that would see US troops withdraw after 19 years of conflict … Read More >Ending ‘endless war’? US & Taliban reach ‘violence reduction agreement’ that could lead to Afghanistan pullout

Middle East

‘Maybe it was the Belgians’: Netanyahu claims ignorance after reports of missiles fired over Damascus

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed reports that his military launched a missile attack on the Syrian capital, Damascus, saying that perhaps the “Belgian Air Force” was responsible. … Read More >‘Maybe it was the Belgians’: Netanyahu claims ignorance after reports of missiles fired over Damascus

WATCH: Army of tractors descends on Spanish city for mass protest

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

Traffic was paralyzed across Valencia, Spain as thousands of farmers descended on the regional capital to protest government inaction. … Read More >WATCH: Army of tractors descends on Spanish city for mass protest

USA

Art of the deal? Trump boasts Facebook supremacy over Modi ahead of India visit to ink trade & weapons sales

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump has claimed he is more popular than PM Narendra Modi on Facebook, ahead of his upcoming trip to India. A coy political maneuver or standard social media banter from the US leader? … Read More >Art of the deal? Trump boasts Facebook supremacy over Modi ahead of India visit to ink trade & weapons sales

USA

‘TROJAN HORSES’ for Beijing intelligence: Pompeo takes aim at Huawei & other Chinese tech companies

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

Tech firms that receive support from Beijing serve as instruments of Chinese intelligence, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has alleged, in the latest verbal volley aimed at Huawei and other Chinese companies. … Read More >‘TROJAN HORSES’ for Beijing intelligence: Pompeo takes aim at Huawei & other Chinese tech companies

Shows

Who is Pete Buttigieg anyway?

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

Buttigieg appeared on the national stage out of nowhere during the 2016 election for DNC chair. Now we’re being told he’s a front-runner in their primaries. His deep connections with US intelligence might help explain his success. In ‘Taking the News From Behind … Read More >Who is Pete Buttigieg anyway?

World

From SAS to Alamo: 8 times SELF-HATING West renounced its own history

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

Rewriting or removing bits of history that don’t align with modern PC standards is a recurring theme in the West, as these days religious leaders proclaim “shame” in their country and SJWs fight to remove monuments to the past. … Read More >From SAS to Alamo: 8 times SELF-HATING West renounced its own history

Scuffles between police & protesters break out as Munich Security Conference takes place (VIDEO)

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

German riot police used brute force to push back against a throng of protesters who gathered in Munich where the high-profile security conference is taking place. The overnight stand-off was caught on film. … Read More >Scuffles between police & protesters break out as Munich Security Conference takes place (VIDEO)

USA

Shifting rationales: White House memo says Soleimani strike was ‘response’ to past attacks instead of ‘imminent’ threat

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

The US drone strike that killed a top Iranian general was ordered in retaliation for previous attacks, the White House said in a memo, contradicting earlier claims that an “imminent” threat justified the assassination. … Read More >Shifting rationales: White House memo says Soleimani strike was ‘response’ to past attacks instead of ‘imminent’ threat

Op-ed

Stronger than sanctions: What’s driving countries from Turkey to India to buy Russia’s S-400?

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

The S-400 ‘Triumf’ air defense system is taking the globe by storm. After NATO member Turkey, India is next in line and even Iraq is reportedly interested, despite US threats of sanctioning anyone who buys weapons from Moscow. … Read More >Stronger than sanctions: What’s driving countries from Turkey to India to buy Russia’s S-400?

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