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UK Serious Fraud Office Over The Moon After Securing Third Conviction in Iraqi Oil Bribes Scandal

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021By Editor

In 2003, British and US troops invaded Iraq and ousted Saddam Hussein on the false pretence that he had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs). Afterwards a new pro-Western government took over and began handing out lucrative contracts in the oil industry, some of which were corrupt. … Read More >UK Serious Fraud Office Over The Moon After Securing Third Conviction in Iraqi Oil Bribes Scandal

Op-ed

What Planet Is NATO Living On?

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021By Editor

Despite its recent failures in Afghanistan and Libya, NATO is turning its military madness toward two more formidable, nuclear-armed enemies: Russia and China. … Read More >What Planet Is NATO Living On?

World

With mere months left till deadline for Trump-negotiated Afghanistan withdrawal, press prepares public to accept its likely breach

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration is expected to break the Trump-negotiated deal with the Taliban and keep NATO troops in Afghanistan, according to media reports, and this is supposedly the right thing to do. … Read More >With mere months left till deadline for Trump-negotiated Afghanistan withdrawal, press prepares public to accept its likely breach

Shows

US secretly building airport in Syria near oil field (Full show)

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

Critics allege that the continuing US presence in Syria, which will soon include a permanent airport, is all so US interests can plunder oil to which they have no legitimate claim. The airport is being built despite opposition from Syria’s internationally recognized government. Rick Sanchez explains. … Read More >US secretly building airport in Syria near oil field (Full show)

World

US apologizes to Ireland after American troops flout strict Covid-19 regulations during overnight stopover

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

US officials have apologized to the Irish government after more than 50 military personnel broke Irish Covid-19 rules by spending a night at a Limerick hotel without supplying negative tests or filling in contact-tracing forms . … Read More >US apologizes to Ireland after American troops flout strict Covid-19 regulations during overnight stopover

Asia & Pacific

Philippines denies trying to ‘extort’ US after Duterte demands Washington pay for its troops staying in the country

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

The presidential spokesman has denied allegations that the government is trying to extort money from the US in exchange for a new Visiting Forces Agreement, but is upset that Washington gives more defense aid to other countries. … Read More >Philippines denies trying to ‘extort’ US after Duterte demands Washington pay for its troops staying in the country

Middle East

US Forces in Syria Reportedly Bring Convoy of Weapons, Equipment to Oil Field in Deir ez-Zor

Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021By Editor

Washington maintains its military presence in the Arab Republic despite having neither a UN Security Council mandate, nor an invitation from Damascus to do so. The previous administration of Donald Trump vowed twice to withdraw all troops, but in the end, left a small contingency to “keep the oil”. … Read More >US Forces in Syria Reportedly Bring Convoy of Weapons, Equipment to Oil Field in Deir ez-Zor

Asia & Pacific

‘If you want Visiting Forces Agreement, you have to pay!’: Philippines’ Duterte signals freebie for US is over

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

The President of the Philippines has conceded that the “exigency” of the geopolitical situation makes the presence of US troops in the country a necessity, but warned Washington it won’t be getting anything for free this time. … Read More >‘If you want Visiting Forces Agreement, you have to pay!’: Philippines’ Duterte signals freebie for US is over

Middle East

US Troops Not Involved in Guarding Syria’s Stolen Oil, Pentagon Says

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021By Editor

In 2019, the US redeployed troops from the Syrian-Turkish border into the war-torn country’s interior, with President Donald Trump admitting freely that the forces were assigned to “take the oil.” Russia estimates that the Pentagon, the CIA, contractors and Kurdish militias make over $30 million a month smuggling the stolen oil out of the country. … Read More >US Troops Not Involved in Guarding Syria’s Stolen Oil, Pentagon Says

Middle East

59 Vehicles in Two Convoys Reportedly Snuck Into Syria From Iraq Carrying Equipment for US Forces

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration promised to reverse course on much of Trump’s foreign policy, freezing troop withdrawals in Iraq and Afghanistan, while hinting US willingness to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal if Tehran returned to its commitments. In Syria, however, the new president appears to be continuing on the course set by his predecessor. … Read More >59 Vehicles in Two Convoys Reportedly Snuck Into Syria From Iraq Carrying Equipment for US Forces