My Feedly ! Cryptogon
10 pm MST
10 pm MST
Is Moscow Mitch Working To Subvert The Constitution Again?
David Brooks, one of the *New York Times*' in-house conservatives, yesterday: "Donald Trump is impulse-driven, ignorant, narcissistic and intellectually dishonest." Yes, he's right and most Americans know it and agree with it, but none of that is really anything that's impeachable. Ted Lieu's one minute speech on the House floor Thursday (above) *should* be part-- a big part-- of the Trump impeachment trial... but it won't be. If there even *is* a trial. As you know, Moscow Mitch and many of the Senate Republicans have signed on to a motion to dismiss the impeachment charges wit... more »
The HighWire 2020 Launch Video: Who Is Lying To You?
Thank you to Del Bigree for this first video from The High Wire for 2020. Turn up the volume and listen while you work, cook, clean, whatever you're doing today! Please visit www.icandecide.orgto donate to his sponsor free programming. d
Saturday Snippet: Debugging the Oak Ridge nuclear plant
During World War II, Richard Feynman, then a very newly-graduated physicist, was sent from Los Alamos, New Mexico (the heart of the Manhattan Project to build the first atomic bomb) to Oak Ridge in Tennessee, where the nuclear material for the bomb was to be enriched. He was tasked with making sure that the factory there would actually work, and that its design was technically and scientifically acceptable. Needless to say, as a relative novice, he was more than a little unsure of his ground. In his book "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" he describes what happened. I s... more »
Untitled
*Climate Change, Lies And The Lancet* *I have pointed out on several occasions how brainlessly Leftist the journal has become. It even criticized George Bush and the Iraq war -- JR* The Lancet has published its latest annual report on health and climate change, which inevitably orders us to stop using fossil fuels or the kids will get it! It is the usual load of overhyped rubbish of the sort we have seen in previous years. The executive summary contains a number of questionable claims and statements which seriously undermine the report’s integrity and reliability. For a start, ... more »
Untitled
*Male Teacher Assaults Female Student Over “Women for Trump” Pin* A female high school student in Michigan reports that that she was assaulted by a male teacher when she wore a metal pin to school voicing her support for President Donald Trump. Sadie Earegood is a junior who attends Mason High in Mason, Michigan. But when the 16-year-old wore her “Women For Trump” pin to school, she was confronted by an angry male teacher who “aggressively” grabbed the pin and detached it from her jacket. The teacher, who has been identified as media technology teacher Paul Kato, first confron... more »
Manning the barriers
When Amol Rajan tweeted his 'scoop' about John Humphrys replacing Peter Oborne as a columnist at the Saturday *Daily Mail* he added, "Suspect BBC will be in his sights from time to time!" He wasn't wrong. First column, and John's straight in there! He writes about "the tyranny of the woke" and says that the BBC should be "manning the barriers" against it. "They have a privileged position as interpreters of the national conversation and they must ensure they are listening to it. All of it", he says. "Instead, they have let themselves be captured by the metropolitan conversation — o... more »
Iran News Links 10-11 January 2020
11 January 2020 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Recorders of Ukrainian plane shot down in Iran to be sent for decoding to France https://tass.com/emergencies/1107355 General Soleimani’s Network of Revenge https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2020/01/11/general-soleimanis-network-of-revenge/ Jeremy Corbyn to address anti-war rally in … Continue reading Iran News Links 10-11 January 2020
What Passes for Reality Is Not Worth Respecting: The Second Newsletter (2020)
10 January 2020 — Tri-Continental Dear Friends, Greetings from the desk of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. In October of last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its flagship World Economic Outlook. In that report, the IMF said that the global growth rate would stumble at 3% in 2019. A month ago, the IMF’s main … Continue reading What Passes for Reality Is Not Worth Respecting: The Second Newsletter (2020)
How Many Millions Did You Make for the Pennies You Gave to the Coolies: The First Newsletter (2020)
2 January 2020 — Tri-Continental Gao Liang, The People Who Got Land, June 1948. How Many Millions Did You Make for the Pennies You Gave to the Coolies: The First Newsletter (2020). Dear Friends, Greetings from the desk of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. As we enter the new year, protests across the planet continue unabated; … Continue reading How Many Millions Did You Make for the Pennies You Gave to the Coolies: The First Newsletter (2020)
Knight of Darkness – Iain Duncan Smith’s Directory Of Death
Part of this headline is taken from an article that features in Welfare Weekly. That article is a roll-call of death caused by an ideology that, in part, ended up looking like a policy to deliberately kill the weakest and most vulnerable in our society. The headline is borderline when it comes to being libellous – but there’s a sickening reality to it and the architect of this reality is Iain Duncan Smith. Recently knighted in the New Years Honours List with nearly 200,000 signatures of objection already, IDS is a fanatical political extremist on the hard-right.
DWP: The case for the prosecution
This time last year, The Independent published a story where Ministers were accused of ‘failing people at the most vulnerable point in their lives’ after it emerged that nine disability claimants die each day (270 per month) while waiting for decisions on disability support. The story also stated that figures at the time revealed that 17,070 disability claimants had died while waiting for decisions on their personal independence payment (PIP) claims since 2013.
Iranian President deeply regrets disastrous mistake with Ukrainian plane
Iran deeply regrets the disastrous mistake with the Ukrainian plane shot down near Tehran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday. “The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” he wrote on his Twitter page. Rouhani also offered condolences to the victims of the tragedy. He noted that the investigation continued to clarify the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Air Force launches several airstrikes over Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) continued their aerial campaign over the Idlib Governorate this week, despite the announcement of a ceasefire for Sunday, January 12. According a report from the nearby Hama Governorate, the Syrian Air Force carried out several airstrikes over the Ma’arat Al-Nu’man District in eastern Idlib […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS praises US assassination of Qassem Soleimani, calls it ‘act of God’
Islamic State terrorists rejoiced at the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani at the hands of his American ‘allies,’ according to a weekly newspaper affiliated with the group that once controlled much of Syria and Iraq. Soleimani was killed by a US drone strike on January 3, as he drove by the Baghdad international airport […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Here's the Kind of Terrorism Iran Can (And Can't) Do
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/IRAN-MISSILES--GF10000339419.html] A cause for concern but not alarm. Iran's leadership unsurprisingly has issued broad threats of retaliation in response to the Jan. 3 killing of Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatening to exact "severe revenge." One of the most influential individuals in Iran, Soleimani was seen as the key to Iran's aggressive military initiatives across the Middle East. Ther... more »
The U.S. Special Forces 'New' M110K1 Sniper Rifle: The Best on the Planet?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * We take a look. KAC’s M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) is one of the success stories in small arms procurement for the U.S. military in the twenty-first century. Designed to be a standard semi-automatic precision rifle to be used by various branches and special operation forces, the M110 has largely been successful in that role. The M110 is used by almost every branch of the military and has been adopted by many other militaries from the Americas to Asia. But while Big Army is replacing the M110 with the H&K CSASS, U.S. Special Operations Com... more »
Colt's Python Could Be The Best Revolver Ever Made By Humans
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* Take a look. *Key point:* A single Python could involve hours of personal attention. In the world of firearms, which gun is truly the best is difficult to quantify. The sheer amount of innovation and the multitude of designs over nearly two hundred years of handgun development makes for a crowded field. However, in the world of revolvers, there is one that is clearly head and shoulders above the competition: The Colt Python. It is almost certainly the perfect revolver. In many ways, it is natural for the perfect revolver to come from Col... more »
How Israel Trains Its Elite Drone Warriors
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* How the elite prepare for war. People don’t understand drones, one of the graduates of an Israeli Air Force course for UAV operators says. She has just completed six months in training after joining the army and being accepted to a pilot’s course in the air force. Several months from now she will be operating Israel’s Hermes 450, a 550kg surveillance drone with a ten-meter wingspan. Her name cannot be released for security reasons. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are becoming increasingly significant for hi-tech militaries like Israel. T... more »
Bitcoin halvening optimistic arguments, an example of wishful thinking
A great portion of the activists' arguments that are completely irrational may be classified as symptoms of a wishful thinking. Czech ex-president Klaus who has spent years by fights against the wishful thinking would also add the term in German where he has used it often, Wunschdenken. In general, these people often conflate two things: What is true or what is likely to happenWhat would be good for me or for my favorite product or my social system or my political movementArguments defending socialism are often of this type because they implicitly assume that people behave in ways t... more »
Climate hypocrisy: “Free Press” newspaper now advocating censorship
“So what did the entire editorial board of Canada’s Winnipeg Free Press newspaper do the day before that anniversary? It loudly called for censorship. It promoted intolerance. It published a lengthy editorial titled Time to silence voices of denial. This … Continue reading →
Birthday wish from Trump not enough to get Kim back to the table: North Korea
Just In - 18 hours ago
A spokesperson for North Korea emphasises the nation's deep frustrations over stalled nuclear negotiations with the Trump Administration and stresses that the country will never fully deal away its nuclear capabilities.
Bolsonaro Intends to Subsidize Church Electricity Bills
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro intends to implement an electricity bill subsidy for large religious temples. At his request, a draft decree was drafted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and sent to the Ministry of Economy, but the articulation caused strong friction in the government. The economic team rejects the […] The post Bolsonaro Intends to Subsidize Church Electricity Bills appeared first on The Rio Times.
Quebec Offers Brazilians Scholarships and Jobs in Canada
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Québec International, the economic development body of Quebec province, in Canada, is offering scholarships and jobs to Brazilians who wish to move to the country. Quebec is one of the Canadian provinces with the lowest unemployment rate, below three percent. In all, the body is offering Brazilians 297 positions in […] The post Quebec Offers Brazilians Scholarships and Jobs in Canada appeared first on The Rio Times.
Watermelon Is Main Fruit for Fighting Anxiety and Panic Attacks
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is difficult to find anyone who does not enjoy a delicious watermelon, the favorite of picnics. The watermelon is widely considered one of the healthiest fruits. It is rich in key antioxidants, providing sources of vitamins A and C. It is entirely fat and cholesterol-free. It is also a […] The post Watermelon Is Main Fruit for Fighting Anxiety and Panic Attacks appeared first on The Rio Times.
Higher than Expected Inflation May Not Affect Economists’ 2020 Interest Rate Projections
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The year 2019 interrupted a two-year sequence of the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), Brazil's official inflation, below the 4.25 percent target set by the National Monetary Committee (CMN). In 2019, the index stood at 4.31 percent, the highest since 2016, when inflation stood at 6.29 percent. In December, the […] The post Higher than Expected Inflation May Not Affect Economists’ 2020 Interest Rate Projections appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Is World’s Second-Most Desired Travel Destination in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo is the second most desired city, sought by tourists from around the world to travel in 2020, beating destinations such as Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Vienna, and Dubai. São Paulo, Brazil’s vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural venues and a rich architectural […] The post São Paulo Is World’s Second-Most Desired Travel Destination in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Shares Worth Buying in 2020, Says US Banking Giant JP Morgan
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JP Morgan reiterated its recommendation of overweight (above market average performance) for Brazil and signaled that the country is among the best countries to invest in Latin America in 2020. Only Colombia was likewise recommended in the region. "The December rally produced higher valuations, but also renewed optimism with a […] The post Brazilian Shares Worth Buying in 2020, Says US Banking Giant JP Morgan appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Pastors Arrested in Portugal for Human Trafficking
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Portugal's Foreigners and Border Service (SEF) arrested three Brazilian evangelical pastors - two men and one woman - in the city of Amadora, Greater Lisbon, on Thursday, January 9th, accused of trafficking in persons and aiding illegal immigration. The SEF also served five search and seizure warrants. According to the […] The post Brazilian Pastors Arrested in Portugal for Human Trafficking appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rural Schools in Brazil Affected by Wave of Closures
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Social movements in Brazil have complained of an increased number of school closures in rural areas in 2019. One of the main reasons for this seems to be the austerity policy of Jair Bolsonaro's government in the education sector. Exactly 145,233 fewer students were enrolled in rural schools in Brazil […] The post Rural Schools in Brazil Affected by Wave of Closures appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Registers 2020 Record 48.6 Degrees ‘Feels Like’ Temperature on Friday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ice Cream heaven, packed beaches and plenty of heat. Friday, January 10th, was yet another January day of true Rio de Janeiro summer. According to the city hall's 'Rio Alert' system, the maximum temperature registered during the afternoon was 38 degrees (Celsius) at the Irajá measuring station, in the North […] The post Rio Registers 2020 Record 48.6 Degrees ‘Feels Like’ Temperature on Friday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Seven Corinthians’ Players May Still Leave Soccer Squad
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At least seven of Corinthians' players in the current squad may still be negotiated before the start of the 2020 soccer competitions. In addition to midfielder Ralf and midfielder Jadson, who have already been dismissed by manager Tiago Nunes, the club seeks to profit from athletes who did not do […] The post Seven Corinthians’ Players May Still Leave Soccer Squad appeared first on The Rio Times.
Iranian Armed Forces Say They Inadvertently Shot Down The Ukrainian Plane
The Iranian Armed Forces General Staff just admitted (in Farsi) that its air defenses inadvertently shot down the Ukrainian flight PS 752 shortly after it took off on January 8 in Tehran (machine translation, slightly edited for readability):
“We Have Lost Many Men and Planes Trying To Intercept UFOs”
The data claimed does not make much sense. I certainly think that attempts were made to do all these things. Except that just one failure will change operational practice. Chase quickly replaces chase and shoot when the UFO shoots back and when the shots are ineffective. Since these folks are not stupid, occasional tests of ability are to be expected. Yet making it a practice serves no one. So it is not happening. What is happening are occasional attempts to intercept UFOs. Except that those are uncommon because of stealth. *“We Have Lost Many Men and Planes Trying To In... more »
Henry Ford Did More for Workers than Unions Did
*[image: modelt]* This story needs to be told better. The union movement has long made the claim that modern working conditions are their work, when it is not. The Union movement produces an elected spokesperson to properly negotiate with the owners against high handed ownership behavior. That is why we now have labor laws. Actual change happened because it was operationally necessary and this is how the owners successfully responded. Those changes were then adopted by everybody as they became the new standard. That was then enshrined in law. Other useful experiments have also... more »
Why Marx Was Against Individual Rights
Actually a good item which nicely desribes the thinking and the assertion that socialist man must act differently. It simply does not work out that way in any form of hierarchical system. The problem then is the structure itself and my counter to that is understanding the central role of the natural community and the rule of twelve and internal community fiat banking. That can drive a superior out come that naturally supports global capitalism while also making it all sustainable. Again this assumes a superior understanding of economics and markets than so far demonstrate... more »
Pterosaur Eyewitness Accounts
They are slowly adding up to a large list of observers. What is certain is that in broad daylight it is impossible to make an error. These folks saw pterodactyl. Again it is typically near a body of water of some sort which is where they can feed by going deep into the water and stating there as long as needed. Again folks are getting perhaps one sighting over a lifetime. Wide individual ranges and plenty of nocturnal foraging is indicated. Again this creature is also able to grab a lone human and loft them away fro a great distance before dropping them to their deaths. * ... more »
The puddles in your yard are yours again
Puddles and ditches were never meant to be navigable "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS). The post The puddles in your yard are yours again appeared first on CFACT.
One's Beliefs Color One's View Of Reality - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*One's beliefs color one's view of physical reality. Paint one's life portrait with light and vibrant colors that bring into being a more joyous existence. Share one's joy with all whom you come into contact with.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *Note: During this month of January 2020 I intend to release one to two of my quotations which were taken from earlier inspirational writings going back 23 years to today. I will also post any newly inspired quotations or poems written during this month of January, 2020 along with perhaps some older poetry put into meme form.* *To read more... more »
The Merkava Tank Is Why No Army Wants To Mess With Israel
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Israel is ready for war. *Key point: *An iconoclastic tank in the world of heavy armor, Merkava is also a proven combat winner. In the past forty years, just a handful of countries have proved themselves capable of building their own main battle tanks. One of these tank powers is actually one of the smallest countries in the world: Israel. Israel’s main battle tank, the Merkava series, is one of the best-designed tanks ever produced. Israel’s independence in 1948 saw the formation of the Israeli Defense Forces, and the IDF cobbled together a modest,... more »
Reality Check
There was an exchange on this morning's *Today *between Mishal Husain and Lewis Lukens, former Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in London. *Mishal Husain*: One Iranian analyst earlier in the programme said to us that it was in contrast to how the US handled the shooting down 1988 of an Iranian passenger jet with 300 people on board, that it took the US four years to admit that mistake. *Lewis Lukens*: No. My recollection is that President Reagan, back at the time, actually acknowledged and apologised for that much sooner than four years but I'd have to go back and check m... more »
Big Pharma Won’t Let Us Import Drugs From Canada, But Insists on Sending Carcinogen-Contaminated Pills to the Public
Overpriced and even contaminated drugs prove US policies are deadly.
The British Police Want Yet More Powers
According to an article in the “Guardian” Friday, the police want to ban the sale of anonymous pay-as-you-go mobile phones. The rationale given for this is that drug dealers including organised gangs are using them. Presumably drug dealers also use knives and forks; should we ban them too? You know what comes next, not only […] More The post The British Police Want Yet More Powers appeared first on The Duran .
The 2020 Election in Three Graphs
Following the all-important election money.
Col Richard Kemp and Lyse Doucet
At least Lyse replies (and does so politely): *Lyse Doucet (on Today)*: It *is* true that this major international crisis is not just of Iran's making. *Col. Richard Kemp (on Twitter)*: Speaking this morning of Iran shooting down Ukrainian plane BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet asserts as fact: “this international crisis is not of Iran’s making alone”. Actually it is. Who else is to blame for Iran’s aggression? *Lyse Doucet (on Twitter)*: Morning Richard...meant in the sense of many actors involved in this global crisis..but ultimate responsibility in this disaster lies with Iran.
CLIMATE’S FATAL FLAW : ‘Greenhouse Gases Simply Do Not Absorb Enough Heat To Cause Global Warming’
“What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know, it’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain *** H/t Science Matters IF we lived in a sane world where logic, reason and cool heads prevailed over alarmism, sensationalism, and hysteria, then basic CO2-science as illustrated by ‘scientist’ Peter L. […]
White Children Will Soon Become the Minority in America
*Rogelio Sáenz, Dudley L. Poston Jr.* *Demographics, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-ELECTION--S1AEULPBSGAA.html] Here's a look at America's demographic future. Demographers project that whites will become a minority in the U.S. in around 2045, dropping below 50% of the population. That’s a quarter-century from now – still a long way away, right? Not if you focus on children. White children right now are on the eve of becoming a numerical minority. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that, by the middle of 2020, nonwhites will account for the majority of ... more »
Did A Lack Of Oil Kill Hitler And Nazi Germany's World War II Dreams?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Or was it something more? *Key point:* Oil, both crude and synthetic, was a major factor in military planning. World War II was the first fully mechanized war in history, and oil, both crude and synthetic, was a major factor in military planning. In 1942, Nazi U-boats lurked off the American East Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, waiting for tankers bound for East Coast ports in an attempt to prevent oil supplies from reaching England. Similarly, the Allies realized that the destruction of the oil industry that fueled the German and It... more »
Why Smith & Wesson's .44 Magnum Is The Old School Gun of Choice
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Thanks to more than Clint Eastwood. *Key point: *As an anti-personnel round, however, the .44 Magnum is not suitable for everyone and takes some getting used to. Few handguns combine power and cachet, but the Smith & Wesson Model 29 manages to do so with ease. Described by fictional San Francisco Police Department Detective Harry “Dirty Harry” Callahan as “the most powerful handgun ever built,” the Model 29 indeed held that slot for many decades. Although more powerful handguns and ammunition types have since appeared, the .44 Magnum Model 29 is prob... more »
How India’s Aircraft Carrier Vikrant Went to War Against Pakistan
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* And made history. In the wake of the commissioning of China’s second aircraft carrier, it’s worth remembering that the People’s Republic of China is actually only the third Asian state to operate its own aircraft carrier. The first was Japan, which after a long hiatus following its World War II misadventures, is only just getting back into carrier operations. Meanwhile, not only has the Indian Navy operated the powerful vessels for nearly sixty years, it also used them effectively in a map-changing war in 1971. Back in 1957, New Delhi purchas... more »
Could This Be The Beginning Of The End For Iran's Regime?
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Politics, Middle East* Don't count on it. *Key point:* Protests have been wracking Iran as its economy falters. The events of the last few weeks in Iran indicate that the country may be in for a repetition of the events of 1978 that led to the toppling of the Shah. Anti-government protests in Iran have reached a boiling point with the streets of several of Iran’s cities and towns reverberating with slogans demanding the overthrow of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. One can hear echoes of the “Death to the Shah” slogans of 1978–79 in these frenzied chants.... more »
The Second Korean War Almost Happened In 1969
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And millions could have died. *Key point: *There is evidence that the United States put its nuclear forces in the region on alert during the EC-121 crisis. April 15, 1969 marked one of the deadliest days for the United States in postwar Asia. The shootdown of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft off the coast of North Korea was unprovoked, and cost the lives of thirty-one Americans. Despite stern calls from Congress to avenge the deaths of the American servicemen, President Richard M. Nixon ultimately decided to avoid retaliation, lest he start a... more »
Incendiary Extinctions: Australian Fires And The Species Effect
Cocooned as it is from the world of science scepticism, the handling of the bush fire catastrophe unfolding in Australia is going to one of the more notable (non)achievements of the Morrison government. They were warned; they were chided; they were prodded. But the measures lagged and the flames came. […]
Egg burritos recalled for misbranding as cilantro lime chicken burritos
Vernon, CA-based Culinary International, LLC has recalled approximately 626 pounds of egg burrito products labeled as chicken burrito products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products contain eggs, a known allergen, which was not declared on the product label. The frozen,... Continue Reading
Iran Admits Downing Civilian Airliner
Iranian state TV, citing a military statement, says the country 'unintentionally' shot down a Ukrainian jetliner, killing all 176 aboard, after mistaking the aircraft for a hostile, enemy target - but blames 'U.S. adventurism' for the human error. SA-15 launching a missile. In more specific terms, they blame President Trump. Of course. The Russian SA-15 Gauntlet (NATO), Tor (Russia) operated by the Revolutionary Guard, impacted by the same Trump Derangement Syndrome that infects the Democrat Party caused them to kill all of those civilians on the Ukrainian airliner on a scheduled ... more »
US warship encounters Russian Navy in Arabian Sea
The US destroyer crossed traffic lane of the Russian Navy ship in the Arabian Sea, as the American crew was acting unprofessionally, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Friday. The Defense Ministry pointed out that the 1972 Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea defines that “when two power-driven […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘We want Iran to behave like a normal nation’: US Sec. of State
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 A.M.) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Iran of attempting to kill Americans in its missile attacks on bases in Iraq, and of downing the Ukrainian Boeing 737-800, as the US Treasury rolled out new sanctions against Tehran. Pompeo, who is one of the Trump administration’s biggest Iran hawks, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army closes in on strategic coastal city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced on Friday that its forces scored an advance towards the Heisha Reserve, which is near the strategic coastal city of Misrata. According to the media center of the Al-Karamah operations room, the Libyan National Army inflicted heavy losses […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran says they unintentionally shot down Ukrainian airliner
Tehran unintentionally shot down Ukraine’s Boeing 737 because of “human error”, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said on Saturday. The Iranian military also confirmed in a statement on state TV that the jet was brought down unintentionally as it flew close to a sensitive military installation. According to the statement, the parties responsible will be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Idlib ceasefire to officially begin on January 12: Turkey
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 A.M.) – The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced that Moscow and Ankara have reached a ceasefire agreement in Idlib, starting on Sunday, January 12, starting at 12:01 A.M. (local time) “Turkey and Russia have agreed to implement a ceasefire in the escalation area in Idlib in order to halt air and ground […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US allegedly tried and failed to kill IRGC commander in Yemen
US forces launched a secret operation in Yemen targeting a second leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Quds Force on the day that Qassem Soleimani was killed in Iraq, but the mission failed, the Washington Post reported on Friday. The strike targeted Abdul Reza Shahlai, a financier and key Quds Force commander based in Yemen, but […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraq arrest 3 Baghdad Airport employees for leaking intel to US about Qassem Soleimani
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – The Iraqi authorities have detained three people that work at Baghdad International Airport on suspicion of leaking information about Qassem Soleimani’s movements to the Americans. According to CNN, the Iraqi authorities did not reveal the identities of the Baghdad Airport employees, but they did say they were Iraqi citizens. CNN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos passes away at age 79
Qaboos bin Said al-Said, the Sultan of Oman, passed away Friday evening, according to the Oman News Agency. “This morning, an obituary will issue the following text: O reassured, reassured soul. Return to your Lord satisfied, satisfying and enter me into my servants and bring me to my country, to my mother,” read the Oman […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-01-09
This is a summary of 22 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, Russia, Syria, Hamas, Palestine, Libya, Tripoli, Iraq, Soleimani, Aleppo, US, IRGC, Trump, Idlib, Tehran, Hama, Israel, Deir_Ezzor, Australia, China, Hezbollah. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, Syria, Palestine, North-Africa, Iraq, Middleeast, World-News, Lebanon Let us know how you like this brief in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment