Immunity for US diplomat’s wife involved in teen’s death branded ‘absurd,’ critics blast UK double standards over Assange

A former British ambassador has called US and UK claims that Anne Sacoolas – the wife of a US intelligence officer – had immunity, as “a palpable absurdity.” Sacoolas is accused of killing Harry Dunn last year in a car crash. … Read More >Immunity for US diplomat’s wife involved in teen’s death branded ‘absurd,’ critics blast UK double standards over Assange

‘Blue Leaks’ File Dump Reveals ‘What Police Are Doing’ to Suppress Protests – Technologist

The recent “Blue Leaks” file dump has provided netizens with over 250 gigabytes of video, audio and other data from more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the US. The damning records are proving to be key explanations for the current social unrest in the country, according to technology and security analyst Patricia Gorky. … Read More >‘Blue Leaks’ File Dump Reveals ‘What Police Are Doing’ to Suppress Protests – Technologist

Trump walks back Maduro olive branch after Biden challenges his commitment to Venezuelan regime change

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed support for his administration’s regime change policy in Venezuela, reversing course on negotiation after Democratic rival Joe Biden attacked his “admiration” for “dictator” Nicolas Maduro. … Read More >Trump walks back Maduro olive branch after Biden challenges his commitment to Venezuelan regime change

Propaganda factory: Hollywood at the service of American politics

Through the years, Hollywood has been the US government’s closest partner in furthering its political agenda. If national interests so required, American film studios were eager to rewrite history, portray former allies as enemies, promote unsavory political decisions and even blacklist its own actors and screenwriters for their views. A new facet of the dream factory comes to light. … Read More >Propaganda factory: Hollywood at the service of American politics

From wartime ally to villain: RT explores how Hollywood’s ‘propaganda factory’ guides public perception of Russia

Hollywood has been described as a dream factory, but it may also be accurately called a propaganda one. A new RT documentary examines the nexus between the film industry and the US government. … Read More >From wartime ally to villain: RT explores how Hollywood’s ‘propaganda factory’ guides public perception of Russia

‘Assad must go’ no more, says US envoy for Syria. Except US policy is still regime change by another name

While special envoy James Jeffrey says the US no longer demands regime change in Syria, only “change of behavior,” his explanation shows this distinction is without a difference and no November election results will change it. … Read More >‘Assad must go’ no more, says US envoy for Syria. Except US policy is still regime change by another name

Dozens treated for CHLORINE exposure as massive fire engulfs hazmat storage at US Okinawa base in Japan

A fire broke out inside a chemical compound at a major US Air Force base on the Japanese island of Okinawa, triggering the release of chlorine and affecting multiple people who were treated for exposure to toxic gas particles. … Read More >Dozens treated for CHLORINE exposure as massive fire engulfs hazmat storage at US Okinawa base in Japan