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Actresses Messing Up With The Trans Sisters
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By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ They say Catholics and Jews specialize in guilt, but that may be nothing compared to the orthodoxy of the Hollywood Left. The Era of the Woman marches on. On “International Women’s Day,” Will & Grace star Debra Messing (pictured) thought the best way to celebrate was to post … Continue reading Actresses Messing Up With The Trans Sisters
California Has (Natural) Climate Change, Politicians Doing Nothing About It
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By Peter Murphy ~ The state of California has been experiencing quite the natural climate change in recent years (not supposed “man-made”), and the politicians in that state still haven’t done nearly enough to properly deal with it. That spells big trouble for the state’s nearly 40 million residents. For natural climate change, the Golden … Continue reading California Has (Natural) Climate Change, Politicians Doing Nothing About It
Trump Gives Bernie A Present-- His New Anti-Family Budget
Writing for Fox New, Tom Del Beccaro, noted what Democratic journalists seem to be glossing over: "Joe Biden has always been a better prospective candidate than an actual candidate. He will gaffe himself to the finish lines." Del Beccaro wrote that Bernie will be the Democratic nominee. Acknowledging that the hopelessly corrupt, hopelessly conservative Democratic establishment "will side with almost anyone over Sanders, he thinks that "in the end that could well be to Sanders’ benefit in this Anti-establishment, divided era." He lays out 5 reasons why he thinks Bernie will win an... more »
Unto all who have hope hope is given
*Unto* all who have hope hope is given, even as unto those who have shall more be added. Blessed hearts, a grain of hope can magnetize an ocean of hope. But those who are without hope, beloved, defile the honor of God, show their mistrust of Him and deny the trinity of faith, hope and charity. Thus the demons of despair, despondency and death come as destroyers of hope. Beloved, understand then why the flame of hope is my charge and destiny. For to keep alive but a flicker of hope in the hearts of the children of the Sun, this then is to preserve the opening for the entrée ... more »
Aboriginal bush tucker business winning hearts and minds via the stomach
The growing appetite for Tasmania's original bush foods is not only educating palates, but helping Australians — and the world — better understand Aboriginal culture and language.
Teen who egged Fraser Anning speaks of being 'tackled by 30 bogans'
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The teenager who smashed an egg on the head of Queensland senator Fraser Anning posts a video after the incident as Victoria Police confirms it is investigating the actions of the senator and his supporters as well as those of the teen.
Daley says 'I'll resign' if guns laws change but deal with Shooters Party remains
New South Wales Labor leader Michael Daley says he will resign from parliament if the state's guns laws are weakened, despite his party cutting a preference deal with the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party ahead of this Saturday's state election.
Chelsea Clinton accused of stoking Islamophobia at Christchurch shooting vigil
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Video from a New York University vigil for the victims of the Christchurch massacre captures a student telling Chelsea Clinton "people died because of the rhetoric you put out there".
Accused Christchurch mosque shooter used same radicalisation tactics as Islamic State, expert says
As experts warn of the "growing threat" of white nationalist recruitment strategies in Australia, a Harvard fellow says accused shooter Brenton Tarrant's rollout of his manifesto was the "white nationalist response to Islamic State".
White House Moves To Secure Funding for Developing Hypersonic Weapons
(Click on Image to Enlarge) *RT:* *Pentagon plans to spend $2.6 billion on developing hypersonic weaponry * The US defense budget proposal for FY 2020 boasts a record-breaking research and development request, as the Pentagon seeks to get its hands on all the shiny new things, such as artificial intelligence and hypersonic weaponry. The US Department of Defense has rolled out the proposal for its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The Pentagon needs even more funds compared to the massive $716 billion budget in 2019 and now wants it to grow by some five percent – to a whopping ... more »
Over 20 Houthi fighters killed as UAE-backed troops launch massive offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 A.M.) – The UAE-backed troops launched a massive offensive against the Houthi forces in western Yemen on Saturday. According to reports from western Yemen, the UAE-backed Giants Brigade, stormed the Wadi Maqsab area of western Ta’iz on Saturday, seizing several points from the Houthi troops in the area. Backed by Saudi Coalition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
I don't know where but she sends me there
The Bernie Sanders rally in Brooklyn was notable for many things, but Nina Turner's speech was the best playlist I've seen in years and had me raising my hands at my desk. Wow, love that woman! Shaun King did a nice job of filling out Bernie's background, too. (MSNBC lied about Bernie's speech, of course, in that "Oh, he didn't talk enough about racism and sexism" way we've come to expect from establishment partisans.) Freshman Congresswoman Katie Porter gets Equifax CEO to admit that releasing private data causes harm. Not only does this embarrass him, but it can now be used by ... more »
May and Merkel Fiddle While Their Unions Burn
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For Theresa May, If At First (And Second) You Fail, Try The Same Thing Again?
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Russian Billionaire Deripaska Sues US Treasury, Steven Mnuchin
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Trump Administration, Canada And EU Hit Russia With Fresh Sanctions
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Byron York: With Mueller office emptying, dramatic predictions remain unfulfilled
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Christopher Steele admitted using posts by ‘random individuals’ on CNN website to back up Trump dossier
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DOJ And Clinton Lawyers Struck Secret Deal To Block FBI Access To Clinton Foundation Emails: Strzok
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Explosive Lisa Page Testimony: Dossier Timeline Contradictions And DOJ Interference
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Loretta Lynch Testimony Reveals Bias and Intent For Failing To Give Trump Defensive Briefing
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Former Obama Officials Ordered By Judge To Answer Judicial Watch Questions
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RussiaGate as Organised Distraction
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Even a Vacuous Mueller Report Won’t End ‘Russiagate’
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A Skeptic’s Guide to the Russiagate Fixation
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The Trump Phenomenon as Seen in Europe
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America’s Long History of Rejecting Dual Loyalty
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It’s Not ‘Anti-Semitic’ to Question the Influence of AIPAC in American Politics
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"Keynes Is Dead - This Is The 'Long-Run'"
*"Keynes Is Dead - This Is The 'Long-Run'"* by Charles Gave "In the long run, we are all dead.” - John Maynard Keynes *"Introduction:* John Maynard Keynes, an English economist and author, has been held in high esteem for several decades thanks to his groundbreaking work in economics in the early 20th century. The theory he popularized in an attempt to better understand the Great Depression, aptly named Keynesian theory, revolutionized demand-side economic policy at the time. For those who haven’t studied the riveting subject of macroeconomics since college – sarcasm, of course, f... more »
My Unfair Lady – AOC Denies Being a Puppet Candidate, She’s Not Being Entirely Truthful…
Amid growing revelations surrounding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a puppet candidate, enlisted by a group of far-left activists, Ms. AOC tweets a firm denial. (AOC Tweet – Handler Saikat Chakrabarti Tweet) Unfortunately, the AOC denial breaks an Alinsky rule. When a … Continue reading →
CV-22 Osprey Aerial Refueling With KC-10 (Cockpit View)
*Popular Mechanics*: *Watch The Harrowing Way A Osprey Refuels in Midair* It doesn’t look safe, but it’s done every day. The V-22 Osprey is built to transport U.S. special operations commandos long distances, and mid-air refueling comes with the territory. This video certainly makes Osprey refueling look like a harrowing experience, yet this is a job the aircraft carry successfully out around the world every day. *Read more *.... *WNU Editor:* Impressive.
U.S. B-52 Bombers Head To Europe
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, above the coast English coast, March 14, 2019. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez *Business Insider: **A big batch of B-52 bombers is flying into Europe amid heightened tensions with Russia* * A large Bomber Task Force reportedly consisting of up to six B-52 Stratofortress heavy long-range bombers are flying into Europe this week. * The rotation, which comes at a time of heightened tension with Russia, is focused on interoperabilit... more »
Faking History
I wonder how much self-awareness exists among the general liberal-progressive demographic when the minders of the green church, Greenpeace, disappear the name of one of their founders from their mast head. ‘Tech Tyranny’: Google promptly vanishes Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Moore … Continue reading →
Live: Follow all the build-up from the Australian F1 Grand Prix
The glitz and glamour of F1 is back as the 2019 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix. Follow all the build up and action from Albert Park in our live blog.
O’Rourke Fantasized About Murdering Kids, Skated on a Drunk Driving Arrest
[image: o-rourke-fantasized-about-murdering-kids-skated-on-a-drunk-driving-arrest] Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke isn’t just a contender with a thin record and a thinner résumé. Nor is he just a man with criminal past, including arrests for drunk driving and burglary. In his salad days, he was an odd bird who wrote some disturbing things when he belonged to a group of computer hackers.
Using Children to Shill for Bad Science: The Sham of the Children’s “Climate Strike”
[image: using-children-to-shill-for-bad-science-the-sham-of-the-children-s-climate-strike] Inspired by 16-year-old Swedish climate activists Greta Thunberg (and adult organizers), thousands of children across the globe walked out on classes Friday to protest government inaction on so-called climate change.
Police arrest suspect in New York mob boss killing
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New York detectives arrest a 24-year-old man in relation to the killing of reputed Gambino family boss Frank Cali, saying the suspect may have deliberately crashed his car into Mr Cali's to draw him out of his house.
'People screamed and ran': Fireworks malfunction at Skyfire in Canberra
A barge bursts into flames, sending embers flying into the crowd and forcing some spectators to duck for cover, after a firework malfunctions during Canberra's annual Skyfire event.
Snake 'rattles' players, holds up football game after sliding onto field of play
A brown snake makes its way onto an Adelaide football ground during a pre-season match, causing chaos and confusion among players, coaches and onlookers.
The disturbing reason authorities can't detect dangerous right-wing extremists online
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Authorities struggle with identifying right-wing extremist "nobodies" before they turn to violence in part because it's difficult to pick up a clear signal in the noise of our toxic national conversation, writes Greg Barton.
Fire-gutted 'architectural masterpiece' restored to former glory
Can you re-create art without the artist? An iconic Iwan Iwanoff brutalist-style home in Perth's western suburbs has been rebuilt using the original 1960s blueprints, and the results are striking.
Sydney soaked as some suburbs get almost a month's rainfall in 24 hours
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Parts of Sydney are experiencing flash flooding this morning after rains heavy rains hit the city, with Gosford receiving almost a month's rain in 24 hours.
Opal diggers' gamble keeps them on the 'lure of finding a million dollars'
The drill holes as far as the eye can see which dot Coober Pedy's opal fields act as a reminder of both fortunes found and dreams unfulfilled.
Riots in Paris as yellow vest protest violence flares
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Rioters set fire to a bank and ransack stores on Paris's landmark shopping street in a new flare-up of violence as part of France's yellow vest protests.
Why wait for 5G? We're building our own internet, say fed-up WA farmers
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Everyone's familiar with slow internet or mobile-phone dropouts but for the nation's farmers — often living well beyond the range of fibre optic cables and phone towers — the stakes are a lot higher.
Smith and Warner join up with Australian cricket team
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For the first time since the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, and with only days remaining on their 12-month bans, Steve Smith and David Warner are welcomed back by the Australian cricket team in Dubai.
Italy probes possible poisoning of model who testified at Berlusconi trial
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Italian prosecutors opened an investigation into the death of a Moroccan model who was a key witness in the trial of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi over his infamous "bunga bunga" parties.
Department of Defense Inspector General: Pentagon Does Not Know How $2.1 Billion Was Spent On F-35 Parts
Lockheed Martin employees work on the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter production line in Fort Worth, Texas. (Lockheed Martin) *The Hill:* *Watchdog: Pentagon doesn't know where $2.1B was spent on F-35 parts* Pentagon officials did not account for and manage $2.1 billion worth of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter parts and must now rely on the aircraft’s maker, Lockheed Martin, to tell them where and when it spent the funds, according to a new watchdog report. The scathing report from the Defense Department's (DOD) Office of Inspector General found that Pentagon officials “failed to... more »
Trump’s Confused Middle East Foibles Are Actually Pushing Assad and Erdogan into each other’s arms
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US War Crimes in Syria Whitewashed in Real Time
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Turkey and Russia prepare to reopen most important highway in northern Syria
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Syria’s S-300 systems nearly ready for service
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ISIS falls apart in last enclave as SDF troops capture half of Baghouz
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The West broke Syria and should own it
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Special Event: A Screening of “Adwa Awakening: How Unity Bends Injustice” on March 31st
On Sunday, March 31st, Ghion Journal will host a special screening of a video documentary that details the Battle of Adwa. Though seldom written about in the history books, what took place on March 1st, 1896 in Adwa was a most audacious victory over colonialism as Ethiopians put aside their differences and banded as one nation to smash Italian imperialists. Facing superior weaponry and tactical disadvantages, Ethiopian jegnoch (warriors) repelled invaders. Fascists came bellowing veni, vidi,… The post Special Event: A Screening of “Adwa Awakening: How Unity Bends Injustice” on Mar... more »
Will Kamel Al-Wazir break the curse of Egypt’s Railways ? We will shall see
Earlier Monday, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced that Lieutenant general Kamel Al-Wazir, the head of the Egyptian army’s Engineering Authority was appointed as the new transportation minister and within a couple of hours on the same day, the parliament declared its approval for his appointment. The appointment of Al-Wazir comes after less than two weeks of Hisham Arafat’s resignation as the minister of transportation following the deadly crash of Ramses train station in Cairo. At least 22 people were killed in that train collision while over 40 people were injured. ... more »
President Trump Tweets Support for Full Transparency Around Mueller Report…
Earlier today President Donald Trump tweeted his support for the full and transparent release of a final report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller: Interestingly President Trump notes a discussion with “leadership”, presumably Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell, advocating they too … Continue reading →
The U.S. Navy Had a Weird, Hand-Cranked Grenade Launcher
*War Is Boring* *Security, * [image: By Mztourist - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12734079] But the old-school design set the stage for weapons still in use today. Since the very first firearms appeared on the battlefield, weaponeers have looked for ways to send more bullets at the enemy. So when the Pentagon cooked up the 40-millimeter grenade in the late 1950s, American engineers wasted little time in developing plans for even faster firing versions. In 1962, the U.S. Navy also got into the quick-firing grenade launcher business. The r... more »
Pakistan’s F-16s Battled Soviet Jets—and Shot Down the Future Vice President of Russia
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* [image: Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]] Tragedy. In 1977, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq overthrew Pakistan’s civilian president in a coup. He proceeded to institute hardline Islamist laws throughout Pakistan, and began rebuilding Pakistani military power after its humiliating defeat in a 1971 war with India. Following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Washington found that Zia’s policies dovetailed conveniently with getting Pakistani assistance in suppor... more »
More Details Emerge On How Venezuela's Oil Capital And Second Largest City Was Ransacked When The Power Went Out
A manager walks by the debris at the Centro 99 supermarket in Maracaibo, Zulia on March 14. Photographer: Carlos Becerra/Bloomberg *Bloomberg:* *Venezuela’s Oil Capital Ransacked When the Lights Went Out* * In Maracaibo, hundreds of businesses were looted in blackout * The pillage shows that anyone’s grip on the nation is tenuous The sack of Maracaibo was almost over Thursday after a frenzy of violence and looting that showed just how close Venezuela is to total chaos. In the country’s sweltering oil capital, about 500 businesses -- bakeries, tire shops, entire shopping malls -- we... more »
Trump’s Monty Hall Problem-- How The Odds Might Change That GOP Senators Will Flip
*by Ryan Casey* Sometime in the next 12 months, Donald Trump will almost certainly be impeached. But what is the likelihood that at least 67 senators will vote to convict? More importantly, how will this probability change over time as revelations of Trump’s criminal conduct continue to spill into the public sphere? In December, famed Watergate journalist Elizabeth Drew suggested impeachment was “inescapable”-- that public pressure will swell as time goes on. “Too many people think in terms of stasis: How things are is how they will remain. They don’t take into account that opinio... more »
Global Warming: Correlation Between Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Concentration and Temperature
Karl Glaser, Roche Colorado Corporation. Boulder, Colorado ABSTRACT The correlation between atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and surface temperature was determined at various locations, using published data from the Goddard Institute of Space Studies and the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Significant correlations were seen, with a lag of approximately 45 – 60 years between the rise …
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Along the High Ridges”
Deuter, “Along the High Ridges”
June’s Memorial Service
June McFadden died of pancreatic cancer on a Tuesday morning. It was stage four when they found it and she didn’t last long once they did. She was fifty-three. About a week later, everyone who knew her received a very simple invitation to her afternoon […]
"A Look to the Heavens"
"These are galaxies of the Hercules Cluster, an archipelago of island universes a mere 500 million light-years away. Also known as Abell 2151, this cluster is loaded with gas and dust rich, star-forming spiral galaxies but has relatively few elliptical galaxies, which lack gas and dust and the associated newborn stars. The colors in this remarkably deep composite image clearly show the star forming galaxies with a blue tint and galaxies with older stellar populations with a yellowish cast. *Click image for larger size.* The sharp picture spans about 3/4 degree across the cluster cent... more »
"The True Measure..."
"Place yourself among those who carry on their lives with passion, and true learning will take place, no matter how humble or exalted the setting. But no matter what path you follow, do not be ashamed of your learning. In some corner of your life, you know more about something than anyone else on earth. The true measure of your education is not what you know, but how you share what you know with others." - Kent Nerburn
Chet Raymo, “The Mystery of Life? I Don't Know”
*“The Mystery of Life? I Don't Know”* by Chet Raymo “Albert Einstein said, "Theories should be as simple as possible, but no simpler." At first glance, this may sound like a Zen koan, or a paradox. In fact, it is a profound statement that says more than volumes of philosophy. But first, a bit of background. From the dawn of time, people have resisted saying "I don't know." They looked instead for explanations in tribal tradition, sacred books, or the supposed wisdom of shamans, priests and prophets. The most common cover-up for ignorance is to invoke divinity. A storm that devastat... more »
"For The Most Part..."
"Human beings never think for themselves, they find it too uncomfortable. For the most part, members of our species simply repeat what they are told- and become upset if they are exposed to any different view. The characteristic human trait is not awareness but conformity, and the characteristic result is religious warfare. Other animals fight for territory or food; but, uniquely in the animal kingdom, human beings fight for their 'beliefs.' The reason is that beliefs guide behavior, which has evolutionary importance among human beings. But at a time when our behavior may well lead ... more »
“A Brief And Crucial History of the United States”
*“A Brief And Crucial History of the United States”* by Information Clearing House "Nightmare and insanity are akin: mysterious and involuntary states that skew and distort objective reality. One wakens from nightmare; from insanity there is no awakening. Whether Americans live in the one state or the other is the paramount question of this era. For two hundred years Americans have been indoctrinated with a mythology created, imposed and sustained by a manipulating cabal: the financial elite that built its absolute control on the muscle and blood, good will, ignorance and credulity... more »
Thousands Of Catalan Separatist Supporters March In Madrid
The protesters, many of whom made the journey from Catalonia, waved Catalan flags [Juan Medina/Reuters] *BBC:* *Big pro-Catalan rally staged in Madrid* Tens of thousands of supporters of Catalan independence have rallied in Spain's capital Madrid in protest at an ongoing trial of 12 separatist leaders. Many waved Catalan flags and had placards reading "Self-determination is not a crime". Protest organisers said 120,000 people marched in Madrid. Spanish police put the number at just 18,000. The separatist leaders of Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid face rebellion and sedi... more »
Free Download: R.D. Laing, "The Divided Self: An Existential Study in Sanity and Madness"
*"The Divided Self: An Existential Study in Sanity and Madness"* by R.D. Laing "Ronald David Laing (7 October 1927 – 23 August 1989), usually cited as R. D. Laing, was a Scottish psychiatrist who wrote extensively on mental illness – in particular, the experience of psychosis. Laing's views on the causes and treatment of serious mental dysfunction, greatly influenced by existential philosophy, ran counter to the psychiatric orthodoxy of the day by taking the expressed feelings of the individual patient or client as valid descriptions of lived experience rather than simply as symptom... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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Stones and tear gas fly as Paris Yellow Vests demo turns violent (VIDEO)
Police deployed tear gas and water cannon in Paris on Saturday, as Yellow Vests protesters hit the streets for the 18th straight week. The demonstration comes on the final day of the three-month nationwide events organised by French President Emmanuel Macron named the ‘Grand Debate.’ The ‘Yellow Vest’ movement, one of the largest French demonstrations […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey and Russia prepare to reopen most important highway in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – Turkey and Russia are in the process of reopening an imperative highway that links the cities of Aleppo, Syria and Gaziantep, Turkey. According to a government source that spoke on the condition of anonymity, the Russian and Turkish armed forces are working to restore access to the Aleppo-Gaziantep Highway as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"What Keeps You Going..."
"What keeps you going isn't some fine destination but just the road you're on, and the fact that you know how to drive. You keep your eyes open, you see this damned-to-hell world you got born into, and you ask yourself, 'What life can I live that will let me breathe in and out and love somebody or something and not run off screaming into the woods?'" - Barbara Kingsolver
Can Democratic Proposals Win Popular Support?
First, a literary note. A little late, I lift a glass (join me) to Janet Asimov, gifted healer and writer and fierce guardian of Isaac's legacy. Janet and Robin commissioned the Killer Bees (Bear, Benford & Brin) to write the Second Foundation Trilogy and I found her light but firm guidance invaluable in sorting through Isaac's loose plot threads. She kindly expressed happiness with that final result. A treasure, whose 91 years were filled with contributions to the species and the future. *== Another shooter who should be renamed ==* After every mass shooting folks ask again about my ... more »
"A Message From The Ministry Of Homeland Security"
"Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk." - Margaret Chase Smith
"It Seems To Me..."
“It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas. If you are only skeptical, then no new ideas make it through to you. On the other hand, if you are open to the point of gullibility and have not an ounce of skeptical sense in you, then you cannot distinguish the useful ideas from the worthless ones.” - Carl Sagan
Devin Nunes Confirms Central “Spygate” Element: Chris Steele Did NOT Write the Dossier…
The one consistent discovery that CTH has been hammering home over a year-and-a-half, is that Chris Steele did not write the dossier. The information within the dossier was a collection of old research by Glenn Simpson and Mary Jacoby at … Continue reading →
“The Individual vs. The Illusion Of Consensus Reality”
*“The Individual vs. The Illusion Of Consensus Reality”* by Jon Rappoport “This is such a supercharged subject, I could start from a dozen places. But let’s begin here: the individual is unique, because he is he. He is unique because he has his own ideas, because he has his own desires, because he has his own power. That power belongs to no one else. In particular, it doesn’t belong to the State. The State will try, will always try to suggest that it is granting power to the individual, but this is a lie. It’s an illusion broadcast with ill-intent. While everyone else is trying to... more »
The Poet: Eugene O'Neill, "Free"
*"Free"* "Weary am I of the tumult, sick of the staring crowd, Pining for wild sea places where the soul may think aloud. Fled is the glamour of cities, dead as the ghost of a dream, While I pine anew for the tint of blue on the breast of the old Gulf Stream. I have had my dance with Folly, nor do I shirk the blame; I have sipped the so-called Wine of Life and paid the price of shame; But I know that I shall find surcease, the rest my spirit craves, Where the rainbows play in the flying spray, 'Mid the keen salt kiss of the waves. Then it's ho! for the plunging deck of a bark, the hoars... more »
BBC’s Age of Denial
By Paul Homewood I doubt if a day goes past now without a blast of global warming propaganda from the BBC. Isabel Hardman has a new five part series on Radio 4, called the Age of Denial. Although it covers all forms of denial, it is clearly aimed at climate sceptics, as this opening […]
Media Reporting on New Zealand, but Did You Hear About That OTHER Bigotry-driven Massacre?
[image: media-reporting-on-new-zealand-but-did-you-hear-about-that-other-bigotry-driven-massacre] “If it bleeds, it leads” is, say critics, the morbid media standard. But it’s more accurate to say that if the right person bleeds, it leads. A good example are the horrible massacres at two Christchurch, New Zealand, mosques by China-loving, anti-capitalist, self-described “eco-fascist” Brenton Harrison Tarrant and the massacres that *Time* forgot (along with the rest of the media).
Riots Rock Paris Again
Police used tear gas and water cannons to repel protesters who gathered at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe [Philippe Wojazer/Reuters] *Daily Mail*: *Macron cuts short ski trip to attend emergency meeting of French ministers as Yellow Vest violence explodes in Paris and 'stretched' police arrest 25 rioters after cars are torched and shops are trashed* * Smoke bombs and bricks were hurled at officers in so-called 'Act XVIII' Day of Rage organised by movement * Fighting broke out on Champs Elysee, the most famous avenue in the French capital, with 25 arrests by 11am * They have been ... more »
Musical Interlude: Clannad, "Mystery Game"
Clannad, "Mystery Game" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIDzqVRFr5c
The day soccer superstar George Best turned up to play in suburban Perth
On an ordinary Sunday in 1983, a small soccer club in Perth fielded one of the sport's superstars — with thousands flocking to Osborne Park to watch George Best take to the pitch in the twilight of his career.
Think Melbourne's hook turns are confusing? Try a P-turn
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Melbourne's road rules are set to get a little more confusing for visitors and commuters alike, with the introduction of the P-turn to one of the city's busiest intersections.
Stem cell science being used to smash avocado shortage
Meet the scientist ensuring avocado stays on breakfast tables around the world, using stem cell technology to speed up tree production.
The US presidential hopeful and the Cult of the Dead Cow
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He has just launched his campaign to become the next president of the United States, but when he was a teenager, Beto O'Rourke belonged to a hugely influential hacking group.
'Nothing's changed': Former head bikie and academics say anti-consorting laws don't work
A Nomads life member says anti-consorting laws in place in many jurisdictions only make it easier to 'have a beer with a mate' as organised crime is arranged in secret, while experts say they won't tackle bikie violence in Canberra if introduced.
What you need to know about the five Asian elections in 2019
Starting from next weekend, voters in Thailand, and then Indonesia, India, the Philippines and Japan will all cast ballots in elections that could herald significant changes in the region.
Indigenous ranger group calls for end to 'nightmare' registration fines fiasco
Indigenous ranger groups call on the Northern Territory Government to deal with the snowballing "nightmare" of driving fines in remote communities, which is leading to financial hardship and imprisonment.
I was raised by Nelson Mandela. This is what he taught me about parenting
When Ndaba was 11, he went to live with his grandfather, Nelson Mandela. He says the anti-apartheid hero was loving but "quite a disciplinarian" — and that's influenced how he's raising his own kids.
5 Things to Know About Boeing’s Problems Over New Airplane
More details have emerged suggesting similarities between the recent crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 jet and another deadly Max 8 accident in October.
Tiesto - Urban Train
Been down to London town for the Media Democracy Festival. And all I came away with were good laughs with comrades, pages of notes for future blog posts and the desire to hear this choon again.
Meet RAMBO, The Army’s 3D-Printed Grenade Launcher
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * What can it do on the battlefield? At the beginning of March, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center unveiled an unusual new addition to the military’s arsenal in the form of a grenade launcher made almost exclusively from 3D-printed components — and fires 3D-printed grenades. Even better, the gearheads at ARDEC gave this fearsome weapon a name worthy of its firepower: RAMBO. *(This first appeared in 2017.)* RAMBO is short for Rapid Additively Manufactured Ballistics Ordnance, a six-month long project meant to push the li... more »
The U.S. Military wants a Ton of Guided Rockets to Strike Russia and China
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * [image: Wikimedia Commons] Here is the plan. The Pentagon’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 contains a reversal of that old chestnut from *Top Gun*: When it’s too far for guns, then switch to missiles. The Pentagon is looking to procure 10,193 surface-to-surface rockets for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, a 26% increase over the 8,101 procured in fiscal year 2019 and 47% increase over the 6,936 requested in fiscal year 2018. The purchase, primarily focused on bolstering Army arsenals for the stated purpose of “neutraliz[ing] or sup... more »
GHCN v3.3 Continents by Season
Graphs of all continents by the 4 seasons for GHCN v3.3 using anomnalies created by comparing each thermometer in each month to an average of the temperatures for that thermometer in that month. No fictional comparison to any hypothetical fabricated "grid box" temperature nor to an average of all data from other thermometers in a "baseline" allowed. Continue reading →
Is Chelsea Clinton Responsible For Friday's New Zealand Mosques Attack?
*Daily Mail:* *Bizarre moment Chelsea Clinton is berated by Muslim NYU students who blame HER for New Zealand mosques attack because she 'incited an Islamophobic mob' against Rep Ilhan Omar* * Chelsea Clinton tried to attend a vigil at New York University on Friday * Students berated her and said her words had inspired attack in New Zealand * White nationalist shooter killed 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch * NYU students said that Clinton had inspired 'Islamophobic mob' with her words * Was referring to Clinton's criticism of Muslim Rep. Ilhan Omar last month * Clinton accuse... more »
Trump Offshore Oil Regulator Tells Energy Companies “Call Me” Because Email Is Public Record; Congressmen Demand Phone Records
“As today’s letter notes, Angelle gave an October 2017 keynote address to LAGCOE, an organization of energy companies, during which … Continue reading →
A Vote Against Trump’s Emergency Declaration Is A Vote For The Constitution Says Republican Senator Lee
The US Senate voted 59-41 to cancel Trump’s State of Emergency proclamation: “Twelve Republicans joined Democrats in defying Trump…” [1] … Continue reading →
Christchurch Terrorist Attack: Many Unanswered Questions Remain
*21WIRE* | In the wake of New Zealand's worst-ever domestic terror attack, a number of key unanswered questions still remain.
Why does the Fed oppose narrow banking?
John Cochrane has an excellent new post on narrow banking, the best post I’ve read in a long time. Cochrane discusses the Fed’s opposition to a new business structure called “narrow banking”. A narrow bank takes deposits and invests the money in interest-bearing reserves deposited at the Fed. Because that’s all these banks would do, […] The post Why does the Fed oppose narrow banking? appeared first on Econlib.
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
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First-Ever Female President Will Lead Orthopedic Surgeons
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/909987?src=soc_fb_190316_mscpedt_news_mdscp_aaos&faf=1 Advertisements
BEYOND BIOCENTRISM / Robert Lanza, M.D.
https://beyondbiocentrism.com/
Nuts Tied to Lower #CVD Risk in Type 2 #Diabetes
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/909480?src=soc_fb_190316_mscpedt_news_mdscp_nuts&faf=1#vp_2
19 Medical Myths People Have Been Believing For Way Too Long
https://www.scoopwhoop.com/medical-myths-everyone-believes/?ref=social&type=fb&b=0
Half the Coral in the Great Barrier Reef Has Died Since 2016.
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/04/since-2016-half-the-coral-in-the-great-barrier-reef-has-perished/558302/?utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=5c8c9f0b4b738500015839d4_ta&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Stop Telling Your Children To Become Doctors
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/stop-telling-your-children-to-become-doctors.21489/
Could Air Pollution and Racism Be Hidden Causes of Breast Cancer?
https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/could-air-pollution-and-racism-be-hidden-causes-of-breast-cancer/79458?utm_source=SM&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_name=Organic
#Eggs, #cholesterol tied to higher risk of heart disease, study says
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2019/03/15/eggs-cholesterol-tied-higher-risk-heart-disease-study-says/3177145002/
No, menstrual blood does not attract #sharks
https://www.popsci.com/surfer-period-blood-shark-attack?con=TrueAnthem&dom=fb&lnk=TA&src=SOC&utm_campaign&utm_content=5c8cfa6b4b73850001c4b51b&utm_medium&utm_source
Brits will have to opt out of organ donation from next year as ‘Max and Kiera’s law’ gets go-ahead
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8649313/opt-out-organ-donation-new-uk-law/?utm_campaign=sunmainfacebook160319&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1552744182
Incredible snow amounts across the Sierra Nevada
Some ski resorts have received 550 to 600+ inches (14 to 15 m) of snow so far. Seasonal snowfall totals for California’s Sierra Nevada mountains are now out: https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento/status/1105589284667449345 433 inches (10.99 meters) up to 618 inches (15.7 meters) so far … and counting. All of that snow and wet weather has led to a ... Read moreIncredible snow amounts across the Sierra Nevada The post Incredible snow amounts across the Sierra Nevada appeared first on Ice Age Now.
New Zealand killer a media hound, hungry for attention
His manifesto shows he certainly understood the gullible media. Why did you choose to use firearms? I could have chosen any weapons or means. A TATP filled rental van. Household flour, a method of dispersion and an ignition source. A ballpeen hammer and a wooden shield. Gas, fire, vehicular attacks, plane attacks, any means were available. I had the will and I had the resources. I chose firearms for the affect it would have on social discourse, the extra media coverage they would provide and the affect it could have on the politics of United states and thereby the political situat... more »
Google Refuses to Help U.S. Defense, But Works With Chinese Government and Military…
China has no cultural or political space between peace and war; they are a historic nation based on two points of polarity. They see peace and war as coexisting with each other. China accepts and believes opposite or contrary forces … Continue reading →
Missouri Lawmaker: Bill Requiring Ownership of AR-15s Not Meant to Pass
A Missouri lawmaker who’s introduced measures that would force adults to own handguns and young adults to own AR-15 semi-automatic rifles said he’s trying to make the point that mandates are bad and doesn’t actually want to require gun ownership.
Christchurch death toll rises to 50 after one more victim found at mosque
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The death toll from the Christchurch shootings rises to 50 after a victim, previously not accounted for by police, is found at one of the mosques stormed by a gunman on Friday.
'I just lost the plot': Disabled couple's Cyclone Marcus pain still thunders
It's a year to the day since Cyclone Marcus inflicted its wrath on the Northern Territory, with the clean-up long since completed. But for one elderly Darwin couple, the storm's emotional impact continues day in, day out without respite.
IF Truth Be Told About Vaccines! Risk Of SEIZURES After MMR & DTP Vaccinations Exist Per CDC Vaccine Safety Datalink Working Group
By Catherine J. Frompovich How dare they? What colossal nerve? Their own published study PROVED the risk(s) for seizures exist after MMR and DTP vaccinations,... more »
Chosin Reservoir: How China's Shock and Awe Attack During the Korean War Surprised the U.S. Marines
*Warfare History Network* *Security, East Asia* Some history you need to know about. The 1st Marine Division was on the move toward the Yalu River. With any luck, if the weather cooperated, the United Nations police action in Korea would be over in weeks. The 5th Marine Regiment (5th Marines), most of the 7th Marines, and three artillery battalions of the 11th Marines spent the daylight hours of November 27, 1950, staging into the North Korean mountain-valley town of Yudam-ni, on the frozen shore of the Chosin Reservoir. While company-size units of the 7th Marines patrolled and ... more »
Fog of War: U.S. 'Friendly Fire' Air Strike Wipes Out Afghan Military Checkpoint
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Middle East* [image: Wikimedia Commons] This is the story. U.S. military aircraft effectively "wiped out" an Afghan military checkpoint in Tarin Kot on Wednesday after soldiers there mistakenly fired on a joint patrol of Afghan and American troops, according to The New York Times. The "friendly fire" incident occurred after Afghan and U.S. forces "came under effective small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire" and requested air support, Army Lt. Ubon Mendie, a spokesman for the NATO Resolute Support mission, told Task & Purpose in a statement. "... more »
'Healthy in body and mind': Aboriginal women create mindfulness app in language
Women from Central Australia's NPY Women's Council create recorded meditations in Kriol, Ngaanyatjarra and Pitjantjiatjara languages to help combat mental health and trauma issues in Indigenous communities.
Bucking the trend: Bunbury leads the way as WA grapples with recycling
As the WA Government moves ahead with plans to help introduce a three-bin system to all metropolitan areas by 2025, one regional town has stepped up to show other councils how it's done.
From homeless to homeowner, these Indigenous women take charge of their financial futures
After being homeless four times, Naydeene Edwards now owns her own home. But she says it's not easy for Aboriginal people to achieve the Australian dream.
The Dalai Lama's biggest battle with China may come after his death
Sixty years ago today the Dalai Lama fled Tibet, a decision that helped spread Tibetan Buddhism globally. Now Beijing and exiled Tibetans are at odds over the religion's future.
Data technology spend puts irrigators under the pump
Irrigation farmer Brett Shearwood says new laws requiring pumps to have meters providing real-time data on river water use will help his industry, but the spend comes at a difficult time during the drought.
'It's quite emotional at times': The fight against Victoria's wild dogs
Landholders in north-east Victoria say a collaborative effort with industry and government is helping keep wild dogs at bay, but warn a reduction in programs could quickly change that.
'When I drop dead you're going to teach my son'
After having survived five heart attacks in recent years, Ghangalu elder Steve Kemp is feeling the urgency to pass on his traditional knowledge to the next generation, and is doing so by teaching his nephews on country.
Jobs growth may be slowing, but is it enough to change the RBA's mind?
Every month for several years strong jobs data has kept the RBA on the sidelines. With conditions looking softer, a weak set of numbers this week may shift the balance towards rate cuts this year.
Push for inclusive playground designs that allow everyone to play
Playground designs are moving beyond the wheelchair swing as the push for inclusive play spaces drives new guidelines and community fundraising efforts across Australia.
The two crises that will shake up the plane industry as we know it
Just In - 7 hours ago
Fatal crashes, increased fares, legal claims, cancelled orders: aviation is in turmoil, but a change of strategy is underway.
There's something sinister in Bad Mothers and it isn't the corpse
Just In - 7 hours ago
Channel 9's new drama Bad Mothers is billed as an ironic critique of our ideas about motherhood. Only, it isn't, writes Camilla Nelson.
'We do floods, we do droughts, but we don't do tsunamis': Graziers welcome BlazeAid volunteers
Sixty people, armed with fly nets, boots and hats, converge on Richmond, in north-west Queensland, eager to help graziers get back on their feet.
Rabbit virus proves a killer but questions remain over failure to spread
Released two years ago, the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus RHDV1-K5 reduced rabbit numbers on some sites by about one third, but failed to spread further — and scientists say an exotic rogue virus is largely to blame.
Muriel's Wedding musical bankrolled by caravan king taking a punt on theatre
Investing money in musicals is risky business, but the caravan king behind a new tour of the stage musical Muriel's Wedding is not just out to make cash.
We're in a war in which the casualties are not strangers — they're our neighbours
The latest attacks in New Zealand remind us again — as if we needed reminding — that none of us anywhere, no matter what our faith, our race or our nationality are truly safe. The reactionaries have made it that way, writes Stan Grant.
"People are playing politics with evil while human lives are lost to hate. The 1930s never looked so close, from so far. It didn’t have to be like this. Islamists and far-right extremists, a plague on both your houses." #QotD
*"People are playing politics with evil while human lives are lost to hate. We must take stock, and recognise that by raising our political pompoms every time an event appears to confirm our narrative, and by playing up our own victimhood, we are only feeding into the recruitment narratives of all terrorist groups... "We have reentered an era of competing extremes. The 1930s never looked so close, from so far. It didn’t have to be like this. Islamists and far-right extremists, a plague on both your houses."* ~ Maajid Nawaz, from his article 'Here's How Islamists and t... more »
Why Does Politico Always Refer To Democrats As "Moderates" If They Oppose Policies Most Voters Favor?
A couple of weeks ago there were 24 freshman Democrats with 100% ratings from ProgressivePunch. Today there are 16. The votes haven't been that hard that there are many reasons to drift away from 100%. Among the dozens of non-freshmen who still have 100% for the 116th Congress are not just sterling progressives like Barbara Lee, Jamie Raskin, Pramila Jayapal, Ted Lieu, Ro Khanna, Mark Pocan, Jimmy Gomez, Jan Schakowsky, Raul Grijalva, Jim McGovern and Judy Chu but also some pretty crappy New Dems who are usually at the bottom of the barrel, like Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sean Patr... more »
Something Doesn't Compute
*Why Pixilate the Face? Doesn't The Public Have a Right to* *Know? What Purpose Does this Serve???!!!* *Is This Individual Not The Same as Shown in Earlier Photos?* Saturday morning and, just having reviewed all the other newz and blog posts regarding the Christchurch mass murder atrocity...I'm more convinced than ever that it was a false flag and there is a remote possibility it was even a False Flag hoax or, a combination of the two [important link]. It was dubious from the start, taking into account the points listed in my last post. Now, there are even more "red flags". Firs... more »
Overview of very big financial centers
[image: The Democratic Platform Goes After Wall Street] Before its 1997 merger with McDonnell Douglas, Boeing had an engineering-driven culture and a history of betting the company on daring investments in new aircraft. McDonnell Douglas, on the other hand, was risk-averse and focused on cost cutting and financial performance, and its culture came to dominate the merged company. So, over the objections of career-long Boeing engineers, the 787 was developed with an unprecedented level of outsourcing, in part, the engineers believed, to maximize Boeing’s return on net assets (RONA... more »
The West Broke Syria And Should Own It
As Syria’s war enters its ninth year on March 15, many questions arise as to how it began and what it morphed into, but the most pressing one will be the ‘balance sheet’. Quintessentially speaking, this is a geopolitical cataclysm, and the moving finger, which is still writing, is yet […] The post The West Broke Syria And Should Own It appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
NZ Religious Attack in Context
There is a lot of press coverage condemning the attack on a Mosque in New Zealand, and rightfully so. It is appalling for any people to be killed for practicing their religion. And such killing is against the teaching of Christianity, presuming that the shooter was raised in that tradition. The larger context is that […]
Anti-Assad protesters clash with police during demonstration in Berlin (VIDEO)
Protesters clashed with police in Berlin on Saturday, after a demonstration against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad turned chaotic. Police detained several protesters who broke through a police cordon that was guarding counter-demonstrators near the Russian embassy. Around 250 people joined the march in the German capital, marking the eighth anniversary of the Syrian uprising under […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia destroyed most ruthless terrorist organization during Syria operation: commander
During the counterterrorism operation in Syria, the Russian military has destroyed the most ruthless system in the history of human civilization – the Islamic State terrorist group (outlawed in Russia), Russian Central Military District Commander Alexander Lapin stated, who was repeatedly stationed in Syria. “While doing our duty far away from Russia, we have destroyed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria’s S-300 systems nearly ready for service: source
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Syrian military’s S-300 systems are nearly ready for service, a source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News on Saturday. According to the source, the S-300 systems are installed in western Hama but the Syrian military is still undergoing training exercises to properly use the air defense missiles. The source added […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US to provide $5 million to White Helmets to continue services: State Dept.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The U.S. administration, at the direction of President Donald Trump, will be providing an addition $5 million to the White Helmets in Syria, the State Department announced on Friday. “At the direction of the President, subject to congressional approval, the United States intends to provide $5 million for the continuation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS carries out new ambush behind Syrian Army lines
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) carried out a new ambush behind the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) lines on Saturday, killing four people in the process. According to a military source in Damascus, an Islamic State sleeper cell snuck into the Sawannah area in eastern Homs this morning, where they would later […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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