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Assad says Epstein didn’t commit suicide, he was killed
White Helmets founder James Le Mesurier may have been liquidated by intelligence agents upon the CIA’s instructions or with the agency’s direct participation, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Russia’s Rossiya-24 television on Thursday. The Syrian president said he saw links between the death of Le Mesurier and the deaths of US financier Jeffry Epstein, Al […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army enters most northeastern point of Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) entered the most northeastern point in Syria on Thursday after the U.S. Armed Forces withdrew from this part of the country. According to reports on Thursday, the Syrian Arab Army entered the town of ‘Ayn Dewar in northeastern Al-Hasakah as they continue to fulfill their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US looting Syria under pretext of securing oil fields: Russia
The United States has been pillaging Syria under the pretext of securing its oil fields and funnelling ill-gotten money to anti-government forces, senior Russian defence official Col. Gen. Mikhail Mizintsev said. “A number of US troops has been returned to positions east of the Euphrates River allegedly to protect oil rigs when in fact they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army and ISIS square off in east Homs after terrorist group launches new attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a new attack against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. According to reports, the Islamic State attacked the Syrian Arab Army’s positions near the T-3 Pumping Station in eastern Homs; this resulted in a fierce battle between the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army ‘opened the gates of hell’ against the jihadists in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) recently “opened the gates of hell” against the jihadist rebels of the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) in northeast Latakia, Al-Watan reported on Thursday. According to Al-Watan, the Syrian Army unleashed a massive attack on the positions of TIP and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, inflicting heavy losses […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Coming hours will be decisive for response to Israel: Islamic Jihad spox.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The spokesperson for the Islamic Jihad (PIJ) Musa’ab Al-Bureim told Al-Mayadeen TV on Thursday that the coming hours will be decisive for Saraya Al-Quds (PIJ military wing) to respond to Israel. “We have information that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be begging for calm,” Al-Bureim said, claiming that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Daesh releases guide for lone wolf assassinations after Baghdadi’s death
Media outlets linked to the Daesh* terrorist group have published a guide for would-be lone wolf terrorists around the world that is aimed at teaching them how to approach heavily guarded targets, such as national leaders, officials, commanders, and assassinate them, the Daily Mail reported. The guide, titled “Ways to Assassinate Leaders”, offers the attackers […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Luvvies' Lament
Just in case you missed this in the Graun: *Concerns about antisemitism mean we cannot vote Labour* From The Letter: “The coming election is momentous for every voter, but for British Jews it contains a particular anguish: the prospect of a prime minister steeped in association with antisemitism. Under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, Labour has come under formal investigation by the EHRC for institutional racism against Jews. Two Jewish MPs have been bullied out of the party. Mr Corbyn has a long record of embracing antisemites as comrades. “We listen to our Jewish friends and see ho... more »
China Needs Imperial Realism on Hong Kong
*Ira Straus* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Hong Kong was declared in 1997 an autonomous “system” within China, but it was always more than that. A decade of threats from China since 2008 has driven the difference to grow further: from distinctive society into a distinctive nation. The protests in Hong Kong have become a revolution of the spirit. They have crystallized Hong Kong as a new kind of nation: one seeking not independence but security for its distinctive society and its traditional liberties. It is a nation that would fit well within the multinational imperial syst... more »
Will China and India Soon Be Flying Russia's Su-57 Stealth Jet?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Russia desperately wants to increase its arms exports. *Key point: *It would greatly improve these countries' military capabilities. With the first serially produced Su-57 scheduled for delivery to the Russian Air Force by the end of 2019, aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi unveiled the export variant of Russia’s flagship fifth-generation fighter at the MAKS 2019 air show earlier this summer. In an illustration of the Kremlin’s increasingly proactive advertising approach, Russian President Vladimir Putin made news waves for personally pitching the Su-57E ... more »
Erdoğan Shows Senators 'Surreal' Propaganda Video During White House Meeting
*Audrey Conklin* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump greets Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan after a joint news conference at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] He had a lot to say about Kurds. - *Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan showed a “surreal” propaganda video during his visit to the White House, Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham and Joni Ernst confirmed to The Hill.* - *“He showed a video about the history of [Kurdish] terrorist attacks … and what I told him is: I’m not ... more »
In the Future, Everyone Will Run for President for 15 Minutes.
Just like an announcer informing the crowd the left-handed reliever is coming to the mound, Deval Patrick announced he's running for president as a mid-season replacement candidate to save the game for the Dem's. You, I and most everyone else have no idea who he is, but that's not stopping him. He has no compelling or distinguishable platform, but hey, no campaign is perfect. Patrick sees an opening and he's going for it. Our extensive research has revealed Patrick was once governor of Massachusetts. He's the only black person to serve in that role until squad member Ayanna Press... more »
Google Secretly Collected Private Health Info On Tens Of Millions Of Americans
Originally posted on Nwo Report: The project involves the data of patients in 21 states, and allows Google employees to mine that information for profit. Source: You may not know it, but Google may have all of your private, detailed health information, and is using it to profit… you know… for your own good. Working with one…
‘Over taxation of legal cannabis has to stop’: group blasts BC vape tax increase
(This story has been updated to reflect a statement from the Cannabis Council of Canada.) British Columbia’s plan to slap a 20% tax on retail sales of cannabis vaporizer products imperils the success of legalization, a marijuana industry group said in a statement. The province’s proposed increase to its sales tax is intended to restrict vapor product […] ‘Over taxation of legal cannabis has to stop’: group blasts BC vape tax increase is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The 5G Roll Out of 20,000 Telecom Satellites
*Gary Null* - United Nation's staff member Claire Edwards warned of the 5G efforts to dramatically colonize the lower orbital space with a minimum of 20,000 5G satellites by 2022.
The So-Called War on Terror Has Killed Over 801,000 People and Cost $6.4 Trillion
*Jessica Corbett* - "The numbers continue to accelerate, not only because many wars continue to be waged, but also because wars don't end when soldiers come home."
Two Huge Vaccine Scandals the Press is Ignoring
*Jon Rappoport* - Some lies are so big, many people can’t accept the fact that they’re lies. Their minds are boggled. “No,” they say, “that couldn’t be.” But yes, that could be, and is.
Notes On Shootings, Homicides, and Gun Grabbers
Why it is a lie to talk of "Assault Rifles" shootings in America, and why it is irrelevant to total murders, murders by gun, or really any Homicide statistics. Continue reading →
Wild Free and Happy Sample 26
[Note: This is the twenty-sixth sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, *Wild, Free, & Happy*. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 202 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *Animal Domestication* What is “domestication?” With regard to animal domestication, there are two different meanings, and those who use the word don’t often reveal which ... more »
Desperation or Strategy? – Pelosi and Schiff Hiring More Lawfare Members for Impeachment Effort…
After the 2018 mid-terms, and in preparation for the “impeachment” strategy, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler hired Lawfare group members to become House committee staff. In 2018 Chairman Adam Schiff hired former … Continue reading →
Glenn Beck – Democrats’ Hydra
Glenn Beck Presents: The Democrats’ Hydra November 14, 2019 . “As one falls, two more will take their place.” Democracy does die in darkness and is being strangled in secret, back-door arrangements. In the third part of Glenn’s special series on the REAL Ukraine scandal, the team’s research exposes a much bigger story of what Democrats were doing in Ukraine. Disturbing details and explosive documents reveal how the Obama Deep State allowed the theft of a country and has set the stage for devastating consequences in our democracy today. Glenn explains how it’s all happening under the... more »
Clinton WhistleBlower: FEDS Probe Adam Schiff Dressed like Egyptian
at Bizarre “Sacrifice” Parties at Ed Buck’s Meth Mansion From TruePundit: Excerpts: Embattled Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff was dressed in ancient-Egyptian-themed garb at two wild costume parties at Ed Buck’s meth and sex mansion, according to a Clinton Whistleblower and insider. And the FBI is probing Schiff, who is now the target of a federal investigation focused on the Congressman’s more-than-frequent trips to Ed Buck’s meth mansion. And Nichols revealed on his weekly news show on CrowdSource the Truth that federal agents have traced Congressman Schiff at Buck’s drug mansio... more »
Putting the fun back into being a fungi
Economists often use models where firms are assumed to maximize profits. Non-economists sometimes criticize these models, arguing that their assumptions about human nature are too simple. This debate over the behavior of humans won’t be resolved anytime soon. Meanwhile, there is increasing evidence that fungi entrepreneurs respond rationally to incentives: A study just published in Current […] The post Putting the fun back into being a fungi appeared first on Econlib.
Disney Plus Adds Disclaimer About Racist Movie Stereotypes
Disney’s new streaming service has added a disclaimer to “Dumbo,” “Peter Pan” and other classics because they depict racist stereotypes, underscoring a challenge media companies face when they resurrect older movies in modern times.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 14, 2019
*Newsweek*:* U.S. Vows to Defend South Korea With Full Military Force Following Pyongyang Threats* America's general has warned North Korea that the U.S. will not hesitate to bring its full military force to bear in defense of its allies in the south, following Pyongyang's threat of escalation over stalled denuclearization talks. North Korea released an official statement Wednesday saying it felt "betrayed" by a planned U.S. and South Korea joint military exercise, which is set to go ahead despite Pyongyang's repeated complaints. The statement—from the State Affairs Commission, w... more »
How Money from Big Oil and Pipeline Developers Spills into the Democratic Party
Let’s get right down to business: the Democratic Party has a pipeline problem. After deciding to stop taking Big Oil money in 2018, then promptly reversing course, the DNC has all but proven that they value money over anything else — and they clearly don’t care much about where it comes from. The party that prides itself on being the driving force behind the climate change and conservation conversations have ultimately failed in their rhetoric, and more importantly,… The post How Money from Big Oil and Pipeline Developers Spills into the Democratic Party appeared first on The Ghio... more »
These 15 Guns from Glock, Heckler & Koch, and Smith & Wesson Are Simply the Best
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Or not? You make the call. *Key point:* The best way to settle this debate is to try them yourself. *(Here we present several of our most popular handgun profiles as one combined post for your reading pleasure. These appeared separately in 2017 and 2018.)* *5 Best Glock Handguns on the Market* The Glock 17 handgun shook up the gun industry in a big way. Gaston Glock’s polymer pistol masterpiece, with its emphasis on ruggedness and reliability, swept the military and law-enforcement world and conquered the civilian market. Slowly, the company has in... more »
Opportunity: New Brunswick to sell its 20 government-owned cannabis stores
New Brunswick’s government is getting out of the cannabis retail business, presenting an opportunity for the private sector. The province issued a request for proposals to sell its 20 government-owned Cannabis NB retail locations to a single private operator in the new year. New Brunswick is looking for a quick sale, indicating that applicants have […] Opportunity: New Brunswick to sell its 20 government-owned cannabis stores is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dems Drive US to the Brink
At the New Criterion James Piereson explains in his article Breaking the wrong ground. Using impeachment as an election strategy is only the latest breaking of political norms that kept the US functional in the past With the impeachment charade in mind, it is useful to review the various political and constitutional “norms” that have […]
Lawsuit Spurs Trump Administration to Suspend 130 Oil, Gas Leases in Utah
Eagle Canyon in Utah’s San Rafael Swell. Photo by Ray Bloxham, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Lawsuit Spurs Trump Administration to Suspend 130 Oil, Gas Leases in Utah Feds Ignored Climate Change, Opened Scenic, Cultural Lands to Fossil Fuel Extraction November 12, 2019 Censored News Contact: Stephen Bloch, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, (801) 428-3981, steve@suwa.org Landon
Charlottesville Suit Seeks to Link Online Talk to Violence
The case, which the plaintiffs anticipate will go to trial sometime next year, is a bid to connect online speech by far-right groups to real-world violence.
AP Source: 2nd US Official Heard Trump Call with Sondland
The accounts of the two embassy staffers could tie Trump closer to alleged efforts to hold up military aid to Ukraine in exchange for investigations into political rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s business dealings.
CPPIB's Climate Change Program?
Responsible Investor reports that CPPIB is launching a climate investment strategy: The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) plans to launch an investment strategy to cash in on opportunities arising from consumer trends triggered by climate change, it has revealed. The C$400bn (€274bn) public pension fund, which is accountable to Canada’s Parliament and federal ministers but governed independently, said in its annual sustainability report that it was “preparing to launch a new climate change investment strategy”. *It didn’t provide any details on size, but Deborah Orida, ... more »
Staff forced autistic pupils into tiny cupboard after ‘meltdowns’, school admits
Staff at an academy school repeatedly forced autistic pupils as young as five into a tiny cupboard and then held the door shut after they had “meltdowns” in class, a school has admitted. Parents of three of the pupils are now calling […]
‘Propaganda’ concerns over DWP’s second jobcentre fly-on-the-wall series
Channel 4 and BBC have attempted to justify plans to broadcast two separate fly-on-the-wall documentary series based in jobcentres, both of which could enable ministers to continue their campaign to undermine critical reporting on their “toxic” universal credit benefit system. Only last […]
Agencies ‘failed to work together’ to save disabled man murdered by friend
Social services, police and other agencies could probably have saved the life of a disabled man who was exploited by “friends”, if they had worked together and shared information about his ordeal, says a leading disabled campaigner. In the months leading up […]
International human rights experts to meet disabled protesters as part of UK probe
International human rights experts are to meet grassroots campaigners and activists next month to discuss how disabled people have been treated by police during peaceful protests. A team from the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will discuss the treatment […]
Election 2019: New calls for legal right to independent living, but silence from parties
Disabled people’s organisations have repeated their calls for political parties to promise to introduce a legal right to independent living if they win power at next month’s general election. The calls came after Labour yesterday (Wednesday) announced a real-terms increase of £26 […]
Disabled children in London more likely to receive an inclusive education, says report
Disabled children in London are more likely to receive an inclusive education than those being educated anywhere else in England, according to a new report. The report, by the education consultancy MIME, found that the London borough of Westminster was delivering an […]
links in the fentanyl chain
10-2-19 *Over* the last four years the Orange County Sheriff's Department has sponsored legislation with California Sen. Pat Bates, proposing the penalties for trafficking fentanyl be like those for trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. Those bills have all been defeated. https://abc7.com/18-pounds-of-fentanyl-seized-in-santa-ana/5635222/ ………………………………………………………….. Clarkstown police said this truck was stopped in West Nyack on Sept. 25, 2019, and found with heroin, fentanyl and cocaine. (Photo: Clarkstown Police Department) 11-13-19 WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – Eleven people... more »
People: Boy with Autism Dies After Being Restrained at School, and 3 Employees Are Charged with Manslaughter
Prosecutors have filed involuntary manslaughter charges against three staffers at a Northern California private school where, almost a year ago, a 13-year-old student with autism died after being restrained. The El Dorado County District Attorney said Tuesday that executive director and site administrator Cindy Keller, the principal Staranne Meyers, and special education teacher Kimberly Wohlwend, […] The post People: Boy with Autism Dies After Being Restrained at School, and 3 Employees Are Charged with Manslaughter appeared first on Health Nut News.
Controlled Trial Study Shows Healthy Foods Reduce Depression
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Story at-a-glance – Accumulating evidence is highlighting the strong link between what you eat and how you feel, both mentally and physically Researchers from Macquarie University, Australia, studied 76 students between the ages of 17 and 35 who followed a poor diet and had moderate to high levels of […] The post Controlled Trial Study Shows Healthy Foods Reduce Depression appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Club 747
BY NORBERT RUG In the 60’s and 70’s, the drinking age was 18 in New York, which meant I was sneaking into bars when I was 16, and I was not the exception. Live music was everywhere. I learned a
Ash Barty has a secret weapon — and he can help us ordinary mortals, too
The champion tennis player credits this 'sports whisperer' with making her a better player and a better person. And his advice can help you soar, too — even if you're more of a couch potato than an athlete.
Pockets of incest compounding bushfire risk to Gold Coast koalas
Declining levels of genetic diversity caused by inbreeding are making the Gold Coast's koala population more vulnerable to future bushfires and dry weather.
'We cannot trust anyone': Inside the world's largest refugee camp
With a population greater than Canberra and Hobart combined, Kutupalong refugee camp is home to 600,000 people and more than half of them are children. They fight a daily battle for survival.
The two small patches of hair that speak volumes about us
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Eyebrows can turn a smile into a leer, a grumpy pout into a come-hither beckoning, and sad, downturned lips into a comedic grimace, writes Lydia Edwards.
Timely Charlie's Angels reboot pits superspy sisters against a sinister network of corrupt men
Kristen Stewart stars in this timely but uninspired reboot by actor-director Elizabeth Banks, which pits a trio of superspy sisters against a sinister network of corrupt men.
Are the mental health challenges young athletes face too great?
In a week where a Test aspirant rules himself out of selection because of mental health concerns and a teenager is hailed as Australian cricket's "next big thing", the pressure placed on young sportspeople is again under the spotlight, writes Richard Hinds.
NSW Now: London to Sydney direct now a reality, plus a man charged with intimidating firefighters
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Researchers onboard the ultra-long-haul flight are troubleshooting passenger and crew wellbeing, including exercise classes mid-flight. Meanwhile, a man will face court over threatening firefighters on the job.
Your best photos of the week
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Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can take a look at more photos from across the country on our Instagram, and share your own Instagram photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.
Are bigger water-bombers the answer to Australia's bushfire woes?
Experts are concerned that fire services do not have enough large-scale aircraft to deal with the unprecedented magnitude of fires Australia is now facing.
Bushfire threat to intensify today in Queensland
After a short-lived reprieve in conditions, authorities are bracing for the fire threat to again intensify in parts of Queensland, with the warmer weather expected to persist over the weekend.
A mysterious photo of an 'unknown' victim of an asylum seeker boat disaster has appeared at the memorial
Caretakers of a Canberra memorial to the victims of the disastrous 2001 sinking of the SIEV X want to find out who placed a mysterious photo they believe is of "unknow" victim Bashar Nazar.
These farmers once considered leaving King Island. Now they're hopeful
King Island — a remote parcel of land halfway between Tasmania and Victoria — is building a reputation for award-winning cheeses and golf courses, but it's beef that keeps the community going.
Sex and dating: What the word 'just' reveals about your hidden prejudices
The largest survey of attitudes towards dating and romance in Australia has revealed that many of us may not be as open-minded we think.
The Crown recreates (and spins) history in its biggest leap across time yet
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The third season of The Crown will cover the 13 years between 1964 and 1977, and include events such as the unmasking of a Soviet spy, the Queen's reaction to a mining disaster and the early relationship between Prince Charles and Camilla.
Corporate undertakers warn there are bad times ahead
Insolvency practitioners have rarely been busier, and that is a stark warning that times are tough, and likely to get tougher, for the Australian economy.
Chilean-Australians who lived through the Pinochet era 'don't want to ever go back'
Many Chileans fled to Australia during the Pinochet era, including two-time Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, who is now the United Nations' human rights chief.
Why the Sun Yang case is a watershed moment for sport
Eyes are on the Court of Arbitration for Sport, as the Chinese swimming superstar faces his accusers in WADA's doping appeal.
Indigenous newborns being removed from mothers in 'unethical' ways, report finds
A review into NSW Aboriginal child welfare finds nearly one in 10 children enter care within two weeks of birth and some newborns are being removed before mothers can even take a photo.
Debby wasn't born into privilege, but she was determined to 'prove the buggers wrong'
Debby Daniels is a firm believer in the power of hard work. After a tumultuous start to life in public housing in Victoria and a slew of jobs, she prides herself on "getting off her butt and getting an education".
Bernie's Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act
I got my first job-- when I was still in high school-- working in a print shop. I started out as a minimum wage worker, making $1.15 an hour. The first time I realized I was, as the president of a division of TimeWarner, making $1,000,000 a year, I was astounded and even confused. I managed to justify making that much money to myself but I was never comfortable about it and it made me eager to retire, not stick around and make even more. I've been very sympathetic with Bernie's campaign plank about eliminating those kinds of salaries for CEOs by taxing the companies that hand them ... more »
Assyrian Journalist Detained in Iraq for 13 Days After Reporting Trip to Syria
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Kurdish Asayish security forces detained William Bnyameen Adam, an Assyrian journalist, for 13 days after the contributor to the California-based broadcaster Assyrian National Broadcasting (ANB) returned from a two-week assignment in northern Syria, the journalist told CPJ.
U.S. Senator Graham Blocks Armenian Genocide Resolution After Meeting Erdoğan
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Senator Lindsey Graham, Left.Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham blocked a resolution that would have formally recognised as genocide the mass killing of the Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 after meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
What You Are Hearing Are the Real Reasons the War Mongers Want Trump Out; They Want War - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
What You Are Hearing Are the Real Reasons the War Mongers Want Trump Out; They Want War Video of What You Are Hearing Are the Real Reasons the War Mongers Want Trump Out; They Want War Two State Department officials, William Taylor and George Kent, testified in the impeachment charade yesterday and their perversity was missed by almost everyone. Tucker Carlson touched on the actual issue briefly in coverage last night. He put up campaign clips of President Trump in 2016 vowing to get along with the Russians and said, here’s the reason for all of this. It’s a policy fight about wa... more »
Chinese Presdient Xi Issues Another Warning To Protesters In Hong Kong
*AFP:* *China's Xi warns Hong Kong protesters jeopardise 'one country, two systems'* China's President Xi Jinping warned Thursday that protests in Hong Kong threaten the "one country, two systems" principle governing the semi-autonomous city that has tipped into worsening violence with two dead in a week. Hong Kong has been ruled by a unique system guaranteeing greater freedoms than on the mainland since its handover from British rule to China in 1997. But protests, which began against a now-shelved extradition bill to China, have spiralled into wider calls for democracy and poli... more »
Jim Jordan Discusses the Collapsing Impeachment Scheme…
Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) was moved to the House Intelligence Committee because the HPSCI has become the impeachment committee. Mr. Jordan is an articulate representative with a unique skillset in his ability to boil down issues to their essential elements, … Continue reading →
University of Pennsylvania Law School Changes Its Name
The University of Pennsylvania law school changed its name to Carey Law after a $125 million donation from the W.P. Carey Foundation, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The decision was met with mixed reactions. Over 2,200 alumni and students signed an online petition against the name change. The petition asks that the school still be called […]
SAM C. TENORIO
*SAM C. TENORIO* has been appointed assistant professor of African American studies and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at Pennsylvania State University. Th ey [stet] previously served as a postdoctoral research fellow at Penn State’s Africana Research Center. Tenorio earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
MELISSA A. WEBER
*MELISSA A. WEBER* has been named curator of the Hogan Jazz Archive at Tulane University. She previously served as program manager of the Newcomb-Tulane College Office of Academic Programs. Weber earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans, and she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in musicology at Tulane University.
JERRY MELTON
*JERRY MELTON* has been appointed chief of police at Grambling State University in Louisiana. He most recently served as director of security for Monroe Regional Airport and has 26 years of law enforcement experience. Melton earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Northeast Louisiana University.
HERMAN L. WOOD, JR
*HERMAN L. WOOD, JR.* has been appointed associate vice president of facilities management, planning, and construction at Delaware State University. He previously served as senior director of operations and supply chain management, commercial and government services for U.S. Facilities, Inc. of Philadelphia. Wood earned a bachelor’s degree from Delaware State University and a master’s degree from Arcadia University.
Kronk Warner Embodies Historic Firsts at University of Utah’s Law School
Elizabeth A. Kronk Warner recently made history when she became the first woman and first Native American selected as dean of the S.J. Quinney College of Law at The University of Utah.
CHARITY SEABORN
*CHARITY SEABORN* has been named interim Title IX coordinator at Roosevelt University in Chicago. She previously served as director of student rights and responsibilities at the university. Seaborn earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, a master’s degree from Indiana University and she is currently enrolled at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
"The Rich’s Reputation Keeps Getting Worse"
*"The Rich’s Reputation Keeps Getting Worse"* By Bill Bonner "Give me some of that. Give me some of that money. I want some of that money." – Donald J. Trump YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "The stock market is hitting new high after new high. But the economy is slipping. Wall Street and the rich flourish; Main Street and the middle classes fall behind. Capitalists get rich; the proletariat gets nothing. That has been the main storyline in the U.S. for the last 30 years. Pretax corporate profits – the actual earnings of America’s biggest businesses – have gone nowhere since 2012. But the Dow is... more »
"Just In Case The Fed Ignites The Atmosphere..."
*"Just In Case The Fed Ignites The Atmosphere..."* by Simon Black "In early 1940s as World War II raged in Europe and the Pacific, the most powerful person in the world was NOT Adolf Hitler. Nor Franklin Roosevelt. Nor Winston Churchill. Nor Josef Stalin. Not even close. The most powerful person in the world was a Nobel Prize winning physicist named Arthur Compton. Compton had been tasked by the US government to lead a group of scientists in developing a plutonium-based nuclear weapon – the same one that would be used to bomb Japan in 1945. No one had even detonated a nuclear devi... more »
History Question: Why Did China Never Invade Taiwan?
*Ian Easton* *History, Asia* A tale of spy vs. spy. *Key point:* The Nationalist forces that fled to Taiwan made counterintelligence a priority. In the summer of 1949, Chiang Kai-shek and his Republic of China (ROC) government appeared doomed. Shanghai and Nanjing, then China’s capital city, had fallen to Mao Zedong's communist forces, and Chiang's units all over China were collapsing under the weight of mass attack and defections. Southeastern China's harbors were clogged with ships ferrying ROC government officials, troops and treasure to Taiwan, the final redoubt of “Free Ch... more »
The Springfield Rifle Fought At America's Side For 71 Years (Over 1 Million Were Built)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * A storied weapon. *Key point: *During World War I, the 1903 Springfield Rifle was widely used by U.S. forces. In 1896, the .30-40 “Model 1896 Krag Rifle” became the standard United States Army’s first bolt-action, magazine, smokeless-powder service rifle. The Danish design was popularly known as the Krag-Jorgensen, named for its creator, Colonel Ole Krag, director of Norway’s Kongsberg Arsenal, and Eric Jorgensen, one of the work’s engineers. Despite its design improvements, the Krag-Jorgensen experienced a short life as America’s primary i... more »
Why the U.S. and North Korea Are Technically Still at War
*Ron Huisken* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTHKOREA-POLITICS--RC174FA42DE0.html] The truce concluding the Korean War in 1953 is not a treaty. *Key Point:* Not resolving the conflict opens up the possability that it could be reignited, making everyone less safe. The three countries that started the Korean War in June 1950—Russia (USSR), China and North Korea—are still maneuvering to secure a better outcome. When World War II ended in August 1945, American and Soviet troops had met more or less amicably at about the 38th parallel on the Korean p... more »
There Is A Reason Why The Glock 18 Is Banned In America
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, * It's hard to believe. *Key Point:* It shoots 1200 rounds a minute. You’ve heard of the Glock 17 and the Glock 19…but what about the Glock 18? The Glock 18 is a full-sized automatic pistol with a 9mm chambering… only it’s capable of firing up to 1200 rounds a minute. It’s a bit like the Glock 17, but has a switch to change between semi-auto and full-auto firing. This big difference is actually due to a very simple mechanic. A raised extra tab on the cross of the trigger connects with a metal piece that is lowered when the full-auto switch is flippe... more »
Review Your History Book: This One War Shook China to the Core
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* Why China is building up its military this century. *Key Point:* China has a long historical memory, and doesn't want its sovereignty to be abused ever again. In 1839, England went to war with China because it was upset that Chinese officials had shut down its drug trafficking racket and confiscated its dope. Stating the historical record so plainly is shocking — but it’s true, and the consequences of that act are still being felt today. The Qing Dynasty, founded by Manchurian clans in 1644, expanded China’s borders to their farthest reach, co... more »
Cities and states take up the battle for an open internet
Victor Pickard, Associate Professor of Communication, University of Pennsylvania at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
A recent federal court ruling lets big telecom companies censor the internet in ways that boost their own profits – but also allows local and state governments to outlaw censorship if they wish.
What If?
*Assumption:* What if Hitler had let his Generals run World War 2? Who would have won? *Opinion: *The Germans When Germany invaded Poland (causing Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany), Russia (later an ally of Great Britain and France) also invaded Poland from the east, sixteen days after the Germans did. Great Britain and France did not physically retaliate against Germany or Russia for the Polish invasion. Peace 'in our time' was possible. The German General Staff plan to invade France estimated a loss of 500,000 German troops, and none of the generals liked the... more »
W.O.O.D. – 14 November 2019
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Botulism concerns prompt recall of lobster, crab
Testing has shown some unlabeled lobster and crab is contaminated with the bacterium that causes botulism poisoning, spurring a recall. Denis Losier recalled the lobster and crab, which are sold in jars in brine, from the provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. No further distribution details, such as whether retailers received the products, were included... Continue Reading
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 11/14/19"
◆ Gregory Mannarino, "MAJOR UPDATES! Stocks, Gold, Silver, Crude, Crypto, More" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ◆ *Daily Job Cuts* - https://www.dailyjobcuts.com/ ◆ Visit "ZeroHedge" and "Wall Street On Parade" for the very latest daily factual news and information: * "The "Oh, $hit!" Moment For Subprime Auto Loans Arrives; Serious Delinquencies Blow Out" * "American C... more »
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “The Remembering”
Neil H, “The Remembering”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Some spiral galaxies are seen nearly sideways. Most bright stars in spiral galaxies swirl around the center in a disk, and seen from the side, this disk can appear quite thin. Some spiral galaxies appear even thinner than NGC 3717, which is actually seen tilted just a bit. Spiral galaxies form disks because the original gas collided with itself and cooled as it fell inward. Planets may orbit in disks for similar reasons. *Click image for larger size.* The featured image by the Hubble Space Telescope shows a light-colored central bulge composed of older stars beyond filaments of orb... more »
"We Hope..."
"We live our lives, do whatever we do, and then we sleep - it's as simple and ordinary as that. A few jump out of windows or drown themselves or take pills; more die by accident; and most of us, the vast majority, are slowly devoured by some disease or, if we're very fortunate, by time itself. There's just this for consolation: an hour here or there when our lives seem, against all odds and expectations, to burst open and give us everything we've ever imagined, though everyone but children (and perhaps even they) knows these hours will inevitably be followed by others, far darker a... more »
Why I am now an independent
Click here to read my column in this Sunday's *NY Times*.
Kent praises all the other George Kents!
*THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019His bow tie sets him apart:* For the record, we assume that everything Donald Trump does is likely to be disordered, deranged and corrupt. Unfortunately, we don't think that's the main issue at this point. The issue is the dangerous tribalization within which we all now live, along with the tribal propaganda which flowed so freely last night. Throw in the sheer inanity routinely displayed by our upper-end elites and you may have a bit of a dying culture. If only for entertainment's sake, let's start with that upper-class dumbness. For that, we direct ... more »
Tucker: Ukraine's Borders are vital for US, but US Borders aren't
Donald Trump was elected on a platform of normalizing relations with Russia, but “getting along” with Russia “is a crime” for US foreign policy, Tucker Carlson said Wednesday night [November 13th] on Fox News. Carlson showed footage of George Kent from Wednesday’s impeachment hearing, in which the man said “our national interest” requires “a Ukraine […] More The post Tucker: Ukraine's Borders are vital for US, but US Borders aren't appeared first on The Duran.
Venezuelan Elite Police Unit Spreads Terror In The Barrios Of Venezuela
FAES officers are accused of targeting petty criminals in poor areas and opponents of President Maduro, to whom they remain loyal. Photographs on social media show them drawing weapons and transporting a lifeless man *Reuters*: *SPECIAL REPORT-Elite police force spreads terror in the barrios of Venezuela* CARACAS, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Before daybreak on January 8, several dozen police officers swept through the streets of Barrio Kennedy, a hillside slum outside Venezuela's capital. Some of the officers came under fire from assailants, unprompted. They shot back, hitting five young ... more »
NOAA: “It is difficult to attribute any part of the trends in losses to climate variations or change, especially in the case of billion-dollar disasters.” #QotD
*“[I]t is difficult to attribute any part of the trends in losses to climate variations or change, especially in the case of billion-dollar disasters.”* ~ the grudging admission from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; read about in the post 'No sign that man-made CO2 does anything to the cost of disasters' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Trump To Steal Syria's Oil - Sowing The Seeds Of Blowback?
President Trump again swore yesterday that the US was in Syria to take its oil. Even as his staff scrambles for a more legal justification for the presence of US troops in country. Meanwhile a new conservative veterans group is lobbying Washington with a simple demand: Bring Our Troops Home! Who will come out ahead? Watch today's Liberty Report:
Willing Accomplices: Western Media Support for CIA Coup in Bolivia
*Stephen Lendman* | CIA tradition endures, using its paid media gatekeepers to manage and propagate the official narrative - and suppress truth wherever they may appear.
Explained: What Trump Really Means By ‘Take the Oil’ in Syria
*21WIRE.TV* | Does the US really need this oil? Not really. So why the big photo-op?
Esper: ‘US Military Withdrawal from Kobane Will Take Another Week’
*21WIRE + AMN* | More delays were announced, leading skeptics to raise the question of whether the US is attempting to create events on the ground.
EU Rules Expose Britain’s Flood Defences
By Paul Homewood According to the Express: EU directives on “habitats”, “birds”, “water” and “floods” have dominated the UK’s river management strategy for nearly 20 years. The Government’s hands have been tied by a vast list of European Union directives, critics say. The Environment Agency must obey strict rules set in the EU […]
Grinsted’s Hurricane Paper Not Fit For Purpose
By Paul Homewood This is the Grinsted study on hurricanes, which I discussed earlier: ABSTRACT Hurricanes are the most destructive natural disasters in the United States. The record of economic damage from hurricanes shows a steep positive trend dominated by increases in wealth. It is necessary to account for temporal changes in exposed wealth, […]
Like Much Data From China, Their Voluntary Organ Donation Figures Are Nonsense; They're Using Prisoners Illegally
Communist dictatorships lack transparency, so if they don't want to be bound by the same ethical rules as everyone else, they won't be. Some in western countries gush about claims they make regarding solar power, for example, but only their CO2 emissions - highest in the world - can be verified from outside. It turns out their voluntary organ donation claims may be just as made up, and that is because the Chinese government is systematically misreporting data, according to new research. *A history of fraud and unethical behavior* read more
"Deep Adaptation" Is Not Based On Science - Climate Change Draft Paper With Unfounded Claims Of Near Future Human Extinction
Jem Bendell’s “Deep Adaptation” is scaring many people, sometimes referred to as "The Climate Change Paper So Depressing It's Sending People to Therapy"- yet - it is not a published paper. It is an unpublished draft that has been rejected for failing the minimum standards of an academic paper. It is written by a sociologist, not a climate scientist. As its main cite, it uses a blog post by a system analyst recording a talk he gave to a group of businessmen. When he submitted this draft to a journal, they requested major revisions because it didn’t meet the minimum standards for an ... more »
Echo from the past on climate change
"There is a rational reason why the academic community so readily has accepted what appears to be bad science. It's called MONEY. There are huge sums of taxpayers' money being spent to "save" our planet and much more to be spent in the future. We're not talking about mere billions here; we're talking trillions. . . The clarion for global unity [by traditional liberals] was the threat of communism, although many of the same people had cheerfully embraced the teachings of Marx and Lenin earlier. With the collapse of world communism, their platform quickly shifted to global ecology ... more »
'Why I oppose the Keystone XL pipeline' by Lisa DeVille, Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara
My home, the Ft. Berthold Reservation is a web of oil and gas pipelines. Here’s why I oppose the Keystone XL Pipeline.By Lisa DeVille Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Censored News My name is Lisa DeVille. My Indigenous name in white mans’ language is, “Accomplishes Everything.” I am an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations, living with my family in Mandaree on the
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/14/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Trade “Trade talks between the U.S. and China are hitting a snag over farm purchases. The dispute over agricultural products hits at a sector that has been central to the trans-Pacific trade war. …[I]t’s now created another obstacle as Beijing and Washington try to lock down the limited trade deal […]
Bolivia Does Not Exist: The Forty-Sixth Newsletter (2019)
14 November 2019 — Tri-Continental Dear Friends, Greetings from the desk of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On November 10, Bolivia’s President Evo Morales Ayma was removed from office. Technically Morales resigned, but the conditions for his resignation had been set by the Bolivian oligarchy (egged on for thirteen years by the United States government, as … Continue reading Bolivia Does Not Exist: The Forty-Sixth Newsletter (2019)
U.S. Speaker Pelosi Says What President Trump Has Done Is Worse Than Nixon And Watergate
*NBC: **'Evidence of bribery': Pelosi comments on impeachment hearing* The speaker said what Trump did with Ukraine makes Nixon's Watergate conduct look 'almost small' by comparison. WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday that the testimony presented by two career U.S. diplomats at the first House impeachment hearing a day earlier had presented evidence of bribery committed by President Donald Trump. "The devastating testimony corroborated evidence of bribery uncovered in the inquiry and that the president abused power and violated his oath by threatenin... more »
Grand Solar Minimums marked by violent volcanic activity
The Late Antique Little Ice Age (LALIA) experienced 3 massive T6/T7 eruptions. Each named Grand Solar Minimum since has been marked with similar violent eruptive periods. Dalton, the last GSM, was marked by Tambora. – J.H. Walker ____________ Grand Solar Minimums marked by violent volcanic activity J.H. Walker Under normal orbital rules I would disagree ... Read moreGrand Solar Minimums marked by violent volcanic activity The post Grand Solar Minimums marked by violent volcanic activity appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Reduce the housing shortage by . . . making home ownership more costly???
One wonders whether the San Diego City Council has ever heard the expression, "a contradiction in terms". Its housing policy appears to exemplify it. A San Diego committee took a preliminary step Wednesday toward placing a $900 million housing bond on the November 2020 ballot. * . . .* The measure was designed to help San Diego secure a greater share of state money devoted to homelessness and affordable housing by providing local matching funds typically required for such assistance. Supporters say evidence the bond is necessary includes city estimates that San Diego needs more ... more »
What is State Dept hiding on Biden and Burisma –
Johnson, Grassley Call for State Department to Release Documents on Hunter Biden and Burisma Senator Grassley Press Release November 7, 2019 U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday seeking answers to questions regarding the way a consulting firm hired by Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company, appears to have used Hunter’s Biden’s role on Burisma’s board to possibly influence St... more »
DANIELLE MCBETH
*DANIELLE MCBETH* has been named special assistant to the president for governmental relations at Florida A&M University. She is a partner with the government and public affairs firm Alcalde & Fay. McBeth earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University and a law degree from American University’s Washington College of Law.
CYNTHIA TURNER
*CYNTHIA TURNER* has been named assistant dean and chief diversity officer at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. She previously served as professor of accounting at the institution. Turner earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from Ohio State.
L. TRENTON S. MARSH
L. TRENTON S. MARSH has been appointed assistant professor of urban education in the Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research at the University of Central Florida. He previously served as a two-year postdoctoral research fellow at the National Center for Institutional Diversity at the University of Michigan. Marsh earned a bachelor’s degree from American […]
R. SENTWALI BAKARI
*R. SENTWALI BAKARI* has been appointed vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Adelphi University, effective December 2019. He is currently vice chancellor for student success at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Bakari earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Ph.D. from the University of Northern Colorado.
DAWN BROWN MCNAIR
*DAWN BROWN MCNAIR* has been named dean of mathematics and sciences at Livingstone College. She previously served as associate professor of mathematics at Johnson C. Smith University. McNair earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
D’ANDRA MULL
*D’ANDRA MULL* has been named vice president for student affairs at the University of Florida, effective January 2020. She currently serves as associate vice president for student life and dean of students at The Ohio State University. Mull earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University, a master’s degree from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. from Ohio State.
JONTE MYERS
*JONTE MYERS* has been appointed assistant professor of learning services in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University. Myers earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Florida Memorial University and a Ph.D. in special education and teaching from the University of Florida.
Two rising sea stories from today
In my newspaper today, two articles caught my eye about the impact of rising seas. The first is an editorial entitled “Rising seas eroding coastal property values,” written by Orrin Pilkey, the co-author of a study of this subject. The … Continue reading →
The US Has Spent $6.4 Trillion on the ‘War on Terror’ Since 9/11
Two reports from Brown University have found that the US has spent $6.4 trillion on the so-called war on terror since September 11, 2001
Interview with Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG)
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
14-Nov-2019 Interview with Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) 14 November by bilaterals.org bilaterals.org: What's the current state of PACER+ that was signed in 2017? PANG: So far only Australia and New Zealand have ratified it [Samoa has ratified the agreement since the time of the interview]. PNG, Fiji, Palau, Marshall Islands, Federation Micronesia either walked away or have no interest in signing it. And then countries like the Cook Islands that are classified as developed countries think (...)
Bangladesh-Nigeria to sign bilateral agreement on agriculture
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
14-Nov-2019 The Bangladesh Tariff Commission recommended signing a preferential trade agreement with Nigeria.
Cook Islands to ratify PACER Plus
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
14-Nov-2019 Cook Islands Prime Minister has signalled his government will shortly ratify a major regional trade agreement.
This is what US business wants from a US-UK trade deal
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
14-Nov-2019 A post-Brexit deal should make it easier to build supermarkets, avoid tax and sue the UK, US business lobbyists say.
One-third of Gazans slain by Israel were women & children
1/3 of the Palestinians killed by Israeli missiles & shells in the 3-day offensive on Gaza were women & children. 111 Palestinians, including 46 children & 20 women, were injured. The bombardment damaged dozens of homes, 15 schools, etc. No Israelis were killed; 5 were injured, several homes were damaged. The post One-third of Gazans slain by Israel were women & children appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Free Trade = Agenda for New World Order
[image: art-thompson-free-trade-agenda-for-new-world-order] VIDEO - In this episode, Dr. Duke Pesta discusses the “least sexy, most important” issue of trade with The John Birch Society CEO Arthur Thompson. Thompson explains that when we become entangled in agreements such as the USMCA, TTP, TTIP, etc., we’re giving away the control of our economy to an international entity. They discuss how benefits are being sold to the public right now, but these benefits won’t matter when we lose our sovereignty to the United Nations through the USMCA.
Is Drudge the Enron of News? Anti-Trump Site’s Traffic Declines as Conservatives Flee
[image: is-drudge-the-enron-of-news-anti-trump-site-s-traffic-declines-as-conservatives-flee] It appears that Drudge Report is continuing to bleed conservative readers, with one observer likening its woes to the infamous collapse of Enron Corporation.
U.S. Senator Wants You to “Believe in Climate Change as Though It’s a Religion”
[image: u-s-senator-wants-you-to-believe-in-climate-change-as-though-it-s-a-religion] Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono told a group this week that they should "believe in climate change as though it's a religion." Did the senator just misspeak or did she unwittingly let out the truth?
Presidential Milestone: Trump Has Confirmed Over 150 Federal Judges
[image: presidential-milestone-trump-has-confirmed-over-150-federal-judges] In less than three years, President Trump has seated over 150 federal judges, nearly three times the number of Obama during his entire eight years in office.
Is Hillary Running? Or Isn’t She?
[image: is-hillary-running-or-isnt-she] Hillary Clinton’s almost frenetic schedule of speeches and interviews gives the appearance of a full-blown political campaign for the presidency of the United States.
This U.S. Base Is On The Frontlines Against Islamic Extremists
*Air Force Times*: *This obscure, costly air base is the new front in the battle against violent extremism* On a sandy patch of land in Niger, at the edge of the Sahara Desert, lies the Air Force’s newest base. It’s all but unknown to the vast majority of Americans and is shrouded in secrecy, but it represents one of the biggest construction efforts in Air Force history — and a new front in the fight against extremist militants on the African continent. Welcome to Nigerien Air Base 201. U.S. Africa Command on Nov. 1 announced that the new base in Agadez, Niger — designed to house... more »
“Children Just Won’t Know What Journalism Is”
Nothing but fake news on the CBS web site. Climate change could end mortgages as we know them – CBS News Meanwhile, I just received this Email.
Pentagon Watchdog Will Not Investigate Hold On Ukraine Aid
*The Hill: **Pentagon watchdog declines to investigate hold on Ukraine aid* The Pentagon's Office of Inspector General (OIG) declined on Wednesday to launch an investigation into the decision made by the White House to hold up military aid to Ukraine, citing a desire not to interfere with the House's impeachment inquiry. In a letter to Democratic senators, the OIG wrote that the Pentagon's investigative body would not open an investigation that duplicated or otherwise could interfere with an existing congressional inquiry. "It is clear that there would be overlap in key witnesses a... more »
Syrian Army’s new Idlib offensive aims to create pocket at strategic town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a new offensive in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Thursday. Led by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly Tiger Forces), the Syrian Arab Army kicked off the offensive by capturing two towns and several points in southeastern Idlib. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military convoy drives right past a Syrian Army checkpoint: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – A U.S. military convoy was seen traveling along a road that goes through a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) checkpoint in the Al-Qamishli District of Al-Hasakah. As shown in the video below, the U.S. military convoy drives right past the Syrian Army and makes its way to an undisclosed area in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan says US offer to ditch S-400 deal is ‘not right’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Washington’s demand that Turkey ditch the S-400 air defence systems, which Ankara has procured from Russia, is “not right”, Turkish NTV reported. The president pointed out that the US had no such objections when Greece, also a member of NATO, obtained Russian S-300 air defences in 1997. Erdogan […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian choppers take off from base in northeast Syria: video
Three helicopters of Russia’s Aerospace Force have redeployed to the Qamishli airfield in northern Syria to provide cover for military police convoys, the TV Channel Zvezda reported on Thursday. “The first group of helicopters of Russia’s Aerospace Force has redeployed from Hmeymim to the Qamishli airport. They flew to Syria’s north for about five hours,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military is building new base in northeastern Syria, launches new operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:35 P.M.) – The Turkish military is building a new base in the Al-Hasakah Governorate of Syria, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on Thursday. According to the SANA report, the Turkish Army has begun construction on a new military base in the border city of Ras Al-‘Ayn. Ras Al-‘Ayn was captured […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military deploys air defense system to airport in northeast Syria: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – The Russian military has deployed its Pantsir air defense system to the Qamishli Airport in northeastern Syria, the Russian television channel Star reported on Thursday, as quoted by Riafan. “Russian troops deployed Pantsir air defense systems at the airport in the Syrian city of Qamishli to protect transport helicopters deployed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army begins 2nd phase of Idlib offensive, several areas captured
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has begun the second phase of their Idlib offensive today, as their troops targeted several sites in the southeastern part of the governorate. Backed by heavy Russian airstrikes, the 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly Tiger Forces) of the Syrian Arab Army began the offensive […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Front-line footage of Syrian troops taking on jihadist rebels in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has been involved in a fierce battle for the strategic hills south of Kabani for several weeks now. Led by the 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army has attempted to capture these hills in a bid to reach the southern axis of Kabani and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Assad calls US ‘Nazis’ for taking Syria’s oil
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated Thursday that the U.S. administration was similar to Nazi Germany because the country is just stealing oil from Syria. “The U.S. is a state, based like any regime on gangs of bandits. The U.S. president doesn’t represent the country, he is just an executive director of a company that has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-11-12
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Bolivia, Syria, Israel, Netanyahu, PIJ, Damascus, Gaza, Assad, Idlib, Russia, Baghdadi, Daesh, ISIS, Trump, Turkey, IDF, Palestine, US, Hasakah. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Middleeast, Palestine, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Forget North Korea: This Is The Nuclear Hotspot No One is Talking About
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* India and Pakistan are more primed for an exchange than any other two countries. *Key Point:* The rest of the world should work to calm nuclear tensions on the Indian subcontinent. While the United States is preoccupied by the threat of nuclear weapons in the hands of potential adversaries such as Russia, China or North Korea, the danger of nuclear conflict may actually be greatest between two of its allies, Pakistan and India. The two nations have engaged in four wars starting since their partition along religious lines in 1947. A fifth could... more »
Mastermind's David Lammy strikes again
You can always rely on David Lammy. Here he is tweeting today: Nigel Farage has appeared on #bbcqt 33 times. There has not been a single British pro-EU MEP on in many years. Farage does not have the guts to stand in #GE2019 and his party has no candidates in half the country. Give us someone else instead.https://t.co/AbJMGOYsE0 — David Lammy (@DavidLammy) November 14, 2019 You only have to pop onto Wikipedia's List of Question Time episodes page to see that Caroline Voaden, anti-Brexit Lib Dem MEP for the South West of England, was on the programme just three weeks ago.
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