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WHO s top scientist admits that public are losing faith in vaccines because so many deaths can t be explained satisfactorily
*The chief scientist for WHO admitted in leaked video that they are not able to explain deaths caused by vaccines in way which convinces the public that the vaccines are not killing people.* *She added that the public are losing trust in the system because of the many "unexplained deaths" from vaccines. And that "just days after assuring the public that vaccines were one of the safest tools humanity has."* *From Infowars* *Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, the Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization, said during the WHO Global Vaccine Safety Summit last December in Geneva, Switzerl... more »
Cheri Bustos Stokes An Anti-Progressive Civil War Inside The Democratic Party
*The Republican wing of the Democratic Party* House Democrats have a long, ugly history of choosing the worst among them as their leaders. The excuse has always been that the best among them have been too busy working on policy to get into the money-chase and grubby bare-knuckle politics that Democrats have used to assess leadership ability. When minority whip Nancy Pelosi stood up to right-of-center corporate whore minority leader Dick Gephardt and persuaded a majority of Democrats to oppose his cooperation with Bush in launching the Iraq War, it looked like a great change was comi... more »
READ ABOUT THE MERCK EBOLA VACCINE WHICH STUDIES SUGGEST COULD GIVE YOU EBOLA, DATA HIDDEN
*(Corrections, comments welcome, email jmburgermeister(at) gmail.com)* *First draft* *Section 1* *Overview of the Ebola vaccines* *Thirteen candidate Ebola vaccines (including monovalent, bivalent and multivalent candidates) have undergone or are currently undergoing clinical evaluation a different trial phases. * *One vaccine, Merck s *VSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP *has been licensed for the USA and Europe under emergency use provisions. Johnson Johnson has applied for a license for a second vaccine.* The EMA states that the "main study" (Guinea study, results published in The Lancet )showed... more »
Broome Primary School gutted by 'devastating' blaze
A blaze gutting Broome Primary School has quickly engulfed several classrooms, with roads closing as police flag concerns about asbestos in the school.
Miner 'trapped in machinery' dies at central Queensland coal mine
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A 33-year-old man dies in a workplace accident at Curragh coal mine north of Blackwater after becoming trapped in machinery.
Taiwan's President meets top US official as Beijing claims 'cheating, repression' after election
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Tsai Ing-wen's victory is a setback for Chinese President Xi Jinping at a time when Beijing is grappling with an economic slowdown and long-running anti-government demonstrations in Hong Kong.
'Please pray for us': Potentially deadly brown snake bites Darling Downs man several times
Roger Taylor, who is married to Toowoomba Regional Council's Deputy Mayor, remains unconscious in a Brisbane hospital after he was bitten by a venomous brown snake while moving bird netting.
Blizzard!! The Great White Hurricane – Review
My review of the new book Blizzard!! The Great White Hurricane, by Timothy Minnich. _____ I made the mistake of reading this book over the holidays, and became so engrossed that I got out of bed twice on Christmas Eve just to read a few more pages. Written by long-time meteorologist and atmospheric scientist Timothy ... Read more Blizzard!! The Great White Hurricane – Review The post Blizzard!! The Great White Hurricane – Review appeared first on Ice Age Now.
What Does America Have To Fear About Iran's Large Army?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* Iran is difficult to invade. *Key point: *Much like China’s army in the 1980s, the Iranian Army and other ground forces are large but poorly armed. One of the most powerful and influential countries in the Middle East is undoubtedly Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran sits astride several key strategic—and often volatile—regions, including the Persian Gulf, Central Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Caucasus. Iran is primarily a land power, and has invaded and suffered invasion from other peoples and countries over the past several thousand yea... more »
Trump Can't Win In Iraq Because Iran Is Winning The Middle East's Information War
*Michael Rubin* *Security, * It is one thing for Iranians to believe their own media. The problem is that across much of Iraq and the Levant, the Iranian narrative is widely accepted. Across Iran, hundreds of thousands poured into the streets to mark General Qassem Soleimani’s death. The head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Qods Force unit for more than two decades, Soleimani was revered in Iran. In 2015, for example, *Tabnak.ir*, an Iranian news website affiliated with more pragmatic factions inside the Islamic Republic, published a poll in which their audience... more »
The 9mm Luger Round Isn't Going Anywhere—These 5 Handguns Prove It
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * It's been around for over 100 years. *Key point:* The 9mm Luger round isn't going anywhere. The 9mm Luger, invented before the Great War, is one of the longest-serving gun calibers in history. Introduced in 1901, it has served in virtually every conflict since then up until today. From World War I’s German army to the British army fighting ISIS in Syria, the Luger round has served militaries for over a century. Despite its age, the 9mm is more dangerous than ever before, due to innovations in ammunition lethality that squeeze greater performance ou... more »
America Needs More Aircraft Carriers, And Britain's Royal Navy Has An Idea
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Is leasing an option? *Key point: *In some ways, leasing British warships to America would revive an old relationship. To offset a shrinking defense budget, the British military is considering whether to lease a carrier to the Americans, according to British media. The instigator of the scheme? The British Army, which considers carriers to be expensive floating targets. So if the budget demands sacrifices, let it fall on the Royal Navy. “The army hates aircraft carriers, which they have always seen as a white elephant, but the Americans love them,” a... more »
Sunday morning music
This morning's post is by way of a eulogy for Neil Peart, late drummer and lyricist for Canadian rock band Rush. He died of brain cancer a few days ago. It's almost impossible to praise too highly Peart's contribution to rock music, and the role of percussion instruments in that genre. He won no less than 38 awards from Modern Drummer magazine. He won the "Best Rock Drummer" award every year from 1980-1986, and had to be taken off the nominee list and given his own emeritus mention, just so that others could have a chance at the title! In his obituary, the magazine writes: In ... more »
Syrian choppers drop leaflets over west Aleppo as tanks roll into city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Air Force’s helicopters dropped thousands of leaflets over the western part of Aleppo on Sunday, as they encouraged civilians to leave these jihadist-held areas for safety in the government-held territories. The leaflets encouraged the civilians to leave west Aleppo and Idlib through the three humanitarian crossings that were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fragile ceasefire in Idlib on the verge of collapse as both sides trade attacks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Approximately 13 hours ago, the Turkish-Russian sponsored ceasefire in the Idlib Governorate commenced, with all parties halting their hostilities near the deescalation zone. However, this fragile truce would only last for a short while on Sunday, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and jihadist rebels traded attacks in the southeastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Militants declare several areas in Daraa as ‘military zones’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – A number of images have surfaced on social media over the last 24 hours that show alleged militants holding signs saying that certain towns in the Dara’a Governorate are now “military zones”. The first image was released on Saturday and it showed a masked militant declaring the town of Tafas […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Qatari Emir makes surprise visit to Iran amid tensions in Persian Gulf
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – Iranian state TV announced the arrival of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in Tehran for talks with officials, headed by President Hassan Rouhani. According to Iranian TV, “The Emir of Qatar is expected to discuss in bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli intelligence was involved in US assassination of Qassem Soleimani: report
NBC News has cited unnamed sources as saying that Israel helped the US stage an operation that led to the killing of Qasem Soleimani, head of Iran’s elite Quds Force from the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The sources claimed that Israel added to the January 3 operation by providing the Americans with key […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army kills Syrian mercenary in northern Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) has killed another Syrian mercenary fighting for the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) in northern Libya. According to reports, Syrian mercenary, Mohammad Al-Nasser of Rif Dimashq, was killed during clashes with the Libyan National Army. Nasser was reportedly one of the first fighters from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
High-level Syrian gov’t delegation heads to Iran for important meeting
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Prime Minister, Imad Khamis made a trip to Tehran with several high-level government officials on Sunday to meet with their Iranian counterparts. “Today, a high-level government delegation headed by Prime Minister Imad Khamis, began a trip to the Iranian capital, Tehran, during which they will discuss with senior […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army opens 3 crossings in Idlib and Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army has opened humanitarian crossings in three different parts of the Idlib and Aleppo governorates on Sunday, a source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Syrian Arab Army, with supervision from the Russian Reconciliation Center, have opened the three crossings in order to allow civilians […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump says Saudi Arabia has fronted bill for US forces in Middle East
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – In an interview with Fox News on Saturday, Trump told the TV broadcaster that Saudi Arabia has responded to his request to pay the costs of any additional American forces in the region. He said: “I told the Saudis that they are a very rich country, and they have to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army amasses large force in Aleppo as new offensive nears
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – With a ceasefire announced in the Idlib Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has shifted their attention to Aleppo, where their forces have been deploying reinforcements day-after-day. According to a military source in the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army sent a large convoy of reinforcements to Aleppo on Sunday […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
End the Madness...
*Greta Thunberg tells world leaders to end fossil fuel ‘madness’, sadly few of the institutions or world leaders are listening and even fewer acting to change things. * *We demand that at this year’s forum, participants from all companies, banks, institutions and governments immediately halt all investments in fossil fuel exploration and extraction, immediately end all fossil fuel subsidies and immediately and completely divest from fossil fuels.* *We don’t want these things done by 2050, 2030 or even 2021, we want this done now – as in right now.* *We understand and know very well... more »
São Paulo: 72 Percent of Deaths Are People Over 60, as Life Expectancy Increases
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost three-quarters of the deaths in the state of São Paulo are of people over 60. According to a survey by the State Data Analysis System Foundation (SEADE), 297,800 citizens died in the state in 2018. Of this total, 72 percent were people over 60 years of age and 20 […] The post São Paulo: 72 Percent of Deaths Are People Over 60, as Life Expectancy Increases appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Hints at Approval of R$2 Billion Electoral Fund
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro signaled on Friday, January 10th, that he will sanction the bill passed by Congress in December, which allocates R$2 billion (US$500 million) to the Electoral Fund. Under pressure from demonstrators shouting against the 'fundão', ('big fund' which doubles the public funds allocated to election campaigns) Bolsonaro launched […] The post Bolsonaro Hints at Approval of R$2 Billion Electoral Fund appeared first on The Rio Times.
Three Goals
By Cathy Jameson Last Monday, I was able to talk to someone on Ronan’s team about a few things, including getting a conversation started about guardianship. That isn’t her area of expertise, but the nurse was able to offer some... more »
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*The Job Skills Students Need That Colleges Don’t Teach* Every college student knows that, once they graduate, landing the job of their dreams isn’t going to just happen. Yet, students still downplay the difficulties they will face, either because they don’t understand the job market or because they put too much stock in their skills, thinking that the competition won’t stand a chance. The reality is that in a world shaped by the internet, students must learn some basic self-marketing skills to stand out in their field. Ignoring the need to have a strong professional presence—on- a... more »
ICYMI: Unexpected Spring Edition (1/12)
It is unseasonably warm here, even as some parts of the country deal with a fresh helping of winter. Either way, we've got things to read. Remember-- if the piece strikes you as an important one, go to the original location for the post or article and share it through your social media. It's all about the amplification. *Putting a Price Tag on Public Schools * Wendy Lecker doesn't write enough, so this piece from the Stamford Advocate is a welcome look at the legacy and future of Eli Broad's do-it-yourself superintendent school. *3D TV Tells You Everything You Need To Know About ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Trump reportedly told associates he killed Qassem Soleimani because he was under pressure from GOP senators before his impeachment trialGoogle Quietly Expands in New York in Wake of Amazon’s Stumble Ron Paul: US Wants to ‘Own Iran’ Like the US Did When the Shah Was in Power Pain, cancer, death: Michigan families devastated by toxic chemicals in their waterThe shadowy Iranian spy chief who helped plan Benghazi (Archive on Suleymani) In Shocking Rebuke To Beijing, Taiwan's Pro-Independence President Wins Landslide Re-election Iran's military says it thought the Ukraini... more »
Ricky Gervais gives Hollywood Greens the roast they deserve
At the 2020 Golden Globes, comedian Ricky Gervais tore into Hollywood hypocrites like no one has ever done before. The post Ricky Gervais gives Hollywood Greens the roast they deserve appeared first on CFACT.
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*The Climate Crisis Is Now Detectable in Every Single Day of Weather Across The Planet* *They obviously THINK they can detect it but logically they cannot. In my studies of analytical philosophy in my student days one of the topics I took an interest in was the nature of causality. I even had a well-received paper on the topic published in an academic journal.And the most respected statement on the nature of cause was by David Hume, who said that "constant conjunction" was the whole of causality. Note that word "constant". If X causes Y then ALL instances of X will be fol... more »
The Politics Behind Banning Russia From the Olympics
On the subject of banning Russia from the Olympics, Canadian sports legal politico Dick Pound, continues to rehash an inaccurate likening with no critical follow-up. More The post The Politics Behind Banning Russia From the Olympics appeared first on The Duran.
Are The U.S. Marines Destined to Lose the Next Big War?
*Mackubin Thomas Owens* *Security, Americas* During the Cold War, the Marine Corps reinvented itself as an expeditionary force in readiness, able to respond quickly to emergencies around the globe. Can it change again? *Key point: *The Marines are shifting investment from expensive legacy platforms to large numbers of cheap, small, expendable systems enabling naval forces to operate effectively inside a contested zone even if they absorb substantial losses. Many defense experts believe that defense spending has peaked and may decline in future years. This will intensify the lon... more »
BEHOLD: These Are the 5 Best Sporting Rifles On the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* Recognize any? *Key point: *The War on Terror was a major encourager of new rifles designs. The field of modern sporting rifles—semiautomatic rifles with detachable magazines—has exploded in popularity over the past decade. The expiration of the Federal 1994–2004 Assault Weapons Ban and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan fueled an interest in these weapons. Innovation, in part due to research and development into military small arms, introduced new and interesting rifle designs. Here are the top five modern sporting rifle designs. *AR-15*... more »
Could Iran's Old Air Force Actually Take on American Stealth Fighters?
*TNI Staff* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MIDEAST-IRAN-TANKER-USA-RC19DC4F78C0.html] Probably not. *Key point:* Tehran only as asymmetric warfare left if its aging weapons are to stand a chance. With the United States withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal with Iran, a war with Tehran seems to be a distinct possibility. In the event of a military conflict between Washington and Tehran, there is also the ever growing possibility that the White House might seek regime change in Iran. A full-scale military camp... more »
How Do the Delta Force Remain So Elite?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/AFGHANISTAN-GM1E5990ZLT01.html] A high barrier to entry. *Key point: *The selection and training process serves a greater purpose than just ensuring physical strength. Just how much torture is a person willing to undergo to get a prestigious job? Given that an average of 250 resumes are submitted for every job position in the United States, one would assume quite a lot. But there’s writing endless resumes—and then there’s running forty miles at night on an uneven forest trail while lugging a fifty-pound... more »
Fossil Fuel Interests Applaud Trump Administration’s Weakening of Major Environmental Law
Trump administration capitulates to fossil fuel industry with proposed roll back of bedrock environmental protection law, the National Environmental Policy Act.
The Communion Of Friends
You meet someone and like them. You slowly get to know them. Conversation and sharing, listening and learning, a picture or a reality begin to emerge. You think about them when they’re away. You’re aware that you matter to them as well. The thought of anything hurting them is painful. This […]
"Not a lot of very clear answers"
Emily Thornberry on *The Andrew Marr Show *was straining her every sinew to smile and laugh and make her eyes sparkle at the start of her interview. It looked very odd. Later she tried 'a reverse Hyacinth Bucket', attempting to show how working class she is. I half expected her to say of her sister (who she mentioned), "She's the one *without* a Mercedes, swimming pool, or room for a pony". The great lady, nonetheless, proved herself to be the equal of her comrade Diane Abbott, at least as regards numeracy, saying, "Harry's spent 20 years on the frontline in Afghanistan", which mea... more »
Australian bush fires are a natural occurrence
“The current claim by many that human-caused climate change has made Australian bushfires worse is difficult to support, for a number of reasons. Bushfires (like wildfires elsewhere in the world) are a natural occurrence wherever there is strong seasonality in … Continue reading →
Benghazi Redux (in a Nutshell)
If you've been reading this blog for any time, you will know that I explained this story years ago and it's somewhere in the Virtual Mirage archives, but I won't bother to look it up to say, "I told you so". The motivation for the attack on the consulate at Benghazi was a gold heist and it was CLEARLY known to SECSTATE Clinton and to Barack. I don't know who came up with the plan but whoever they are couldn't figure out how to pour sand out of a boot...but I'm sure that the planner was very progressive. Essentially the attack on the Benghazi Consulate and later the CIA base (about ... more »
Why Thailand's military is behind a 'green gold' rush
South-East Asia is notorious for its brutal approach to policing drug use and production. But in Thailand change is afoot, as authorities seek to develop a homegrown medical marijuana industry.
What a record-breaking Northern Territory deluge really looks like
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As bushfires continued to rage in NSW and Victoria, a rainfall record more than half-a-century old tumbled in the Northern Territory at the weekend. It's a deluge that has many Territorians jumping for joy — here's why.
Quiet season so far, but north Queensland firies 'not out of the woods yet'
Preventative measures have paid off in north Queensland, firefighters say, but hazard reduction burn windows in a much longer fire season are narrower.
On the pitch
Oh dear, David, it's very far from being a figment of your imagination, but I'm guessing Rob won't be happy... *David Buik*: Alison Phillips & Amanda Platell were excellent reviewers of the papers on MARR today! However, is it a figment of my imagination that men have more often than not been left on the subs bench for this influential gig? The quality has been excellent but maybe a bit more balance!
Although, The World Remains One Of Limitation - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*Although, the world remains one of limitation, the person now has access to unlimited possibility. You will see and feel the truth of this statement and will know truthfully that you have in the past limited yourself by not taking responsibility for the state of your personal world. Now, free from the past, you look ahead with hopeful optimism and see and understand that you are only limited by the limits of your dreams.* *© **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 inspiration... more »
“Communities Are Being Poisoned in Brazil”, Denounces UN Rapporteur
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Baskut Tuncak, UN special rapporteur on toxic substances, concludes that impunity reigns when the issue is environmental crime in Brazil. At the end of his mission throughout the country, he alerts that Brazil is on a "tragic path of dismantling the environmental protection institutions". The expert was in the country […] The post “Communities Are Being Poisoned in Brazil”, Denounces UN Rapporteur appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ultra-Conservative Catholic Group Seeking Netflix Censorship Promises to Fight Back
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s ultra-conservative Catholic association, Centro Dom Bosco de Fé e Cultura (Dom Bosco Center for Faith and Culture - CDB), suffered a significant defeat on Thursday, after the Supreme Court (STF) overturned the suspension of the movie “The First Temptation of Christ” from streaming service company, Netflix. The center stated […] The post Ultra-Conservative Catholic Group Seeking Netflix Censorship Promises to Fight Back appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro Recorded Heat Index of 54.8ºC on Saturday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Those who were at Santa Cruz station, in Rio de Janeiro, around 12:45 PM on Saturday, felt as if the temperature was 54.8ºC, slightly over 130 degrees Fahrenheit. This was the Heat Index registered, on Saturday, January 11th, in the Marvelous City. The Santa Cruz station was not the only […] The post Rio de Janeiro Recorded Heat Index of 54.8ºC on Saturday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Agribusiness Export Revenue Reached US$96.8 Billion in 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Agribusiness exports totaled US$96.8 (R$388) billion last year. That amount represents 43.2 percent of Brazil's total exports, according to the Secretariat of Trade and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply. The data shows the sector's slight growth in the country's total exports. In 2018, its share […] The post Brazilian Agribusiness Export Revenue Reached US$96.8 Billion in 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Government Bill Would Permit Extensive Economic Exploitation on Indigenous Lands
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal government is finalizing a bill to be submitted to Congress that provides for the exploitation of indigenous lands, one of President Jair Bolsonaro's campaign pledges. According to Globo, the proposal authorizes not only mining in these areas, but is much broader: it provides for the possibility of construction […] The post Government Bill Would Permit Extensive Economic Exploitation on Indigenous Lands appeared first on The Rio Times.
Climate Change Will Further Increase Amazon Rainforest Fires, Says Study
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 30 years, the burned surface of the Amazon forest will have doubled. A study that examines the evolution of fires this century shows that the negative interaction between deforestation and climate change will result in even more devastating fires. As a consequence, much of the Amazon region will become […] The post Climate Change Will Further Increase Amazon Rainforest Fires, Says Study appeared first on The Rio Times.
Political Exiles Excluded from Upcoming Elections in Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The overthrown president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, and other exiled members of his government may not run or vote in the new elections to be held on May 3rd 2020. Given that he and his party members are abroad, they are denied any participation as they are unable to update […] The post Political Exiles Excluded from Upcoming Elections in Bolivia appeared first on The Rio Times.
Introduction
And what, pray, was Andrew Marr shouting? Good morning. On the surface, ordinary political life has now resumed. Parliament is back, Prime Minister's Questions are back. The Brexit bill is through by 99 votes. All the boil and froth and bubble of late last year, the battles between Number Ten and the Supreme Court, the endless agonies of indecision in the Commons - that's all now behind us. But to call this business as usual would be wrong. Boris Johnson has a formidable task in drawing up a new trade agreement with the EU ahead of him. There is a real Royal crisis. While the shat... more »
Russia's Akula-Class Submarines Were Kings Of The Article Circle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And doomsday weapons. *Key point: * The largest submarines ever built were not built in American shipyards, but Soviet ones. Named after sharks, these Cold War leviathans could devastate up to two hundred targets with warheads six times as powerful as those that exploded over Hiroshima. The Akula-class submarines were some of the most terrifying weapons ever created. The Akula (“Shark”) class, or Project 941 as it was known during development, was designed to form the basis of the Soviet Union’s nuclear deterrent forces at sea. The Soviet Union had ... more »
How The Seabees Won World War II for America
*Warfare History Network* *History, * The Allied victory during World War II would not have been possible without the hard work and ingenuity of the Seabees, the U.S. Navy’s Construction Battalions. As war clouds gathered over the vast Pacific Ocean in the late 1930s, the United States belatedly began to think of protecting the nation’s possessions of far-flung islands and atolls. Civilian contractors were hired to build runways, port facilities, barracks, fuel dumps, water towers, and fortifications in the Philippines, Guam, Midway, Wake, and especially Hawaii, the new home of ... more »
A Known Secret: Israel's Nuclear Arsenal Is Deadly And Ready
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And it has the nuclear triad. *Key point:* The country will likely not declare itself a nuclear power any time soon; ambiguity over ownership of nukes has served the country very well. In a private email leaked to the public in September of 2016, former secretary of state and retired U.S. Army general Colin Powell alluded to Israel having an arsenal of “200 nuclear weapons.” While this number appears to be an exaggeration, there is no doubt that Israel does have a small but powerful nuclear stockpile, spread out among its armed forces. Israeli nucle... more »
It's Hard To Believe That The F-4 Phantom Is Still Flying After 60 Years
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The Phantom is approaching the capabilities of fourth-generation fighters. *Key Point:* The Phantom has proven both versatile and adaptable over time. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a legendary aircraft — an icon of the Vietnam War and the archetype of the third-generation jet fighter designs that entered service in the 1960s. More than 5,000 of these heavy supersonic fighters were built, and hundreds continue to serve and even see combat in several air forces today. But the Phantom’s record in air-to-air combat over Vietnam — especially ... more »
This Kapyong River Valley Battle Determined The Fate Of The Korean War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* The last Chinese attack was the most significant. *Key point: *The largest enemy offensive of the Korean War was blunted at a critical point, and the Communists never recovered from the setback in the Kapyong River Valley in April 1951. The Chinese always attacked at night. It was April 22, 1951, and the Communists had just launched the largest offensive of the Korean War. Nearly 350,000 troops, spread out across the Korean Peninsula from the Imjin River to the Sea of Japan, slammed into thinly held U.N. positions. The heaviest blows fel... more »
"Andrew Marr is really shouting this morning"
First Hugh, now *Pointless*'s Richard Osman: Andrew Marr is really shouting this morning. He's not wrong.
Our man in Iran
Our ambassador to Iran tweets: Thanks for the many goodwill messages. Can confirm I wasn’t taking part in any demonstrations! Went to an event advertised as a vigil for victims of PS752 tragedy. Normal to want to pay respects- some of victims were British. I left after 5 mins, when some started chanting. Detained half an hour after leaving the area. Arresting diplomats is of course illegal, in all countries. See comments by Foreign Secretary.
Hugh Sykes strikes again?
😀 Made me laugh @craigmorecambe I wonder if Hugh Sykes was pulling twitter promo duty? pic.twitter.com/kKVjE4GP60 — Peter ‘Custom Stella’ Martin (@JunkkMale) January 12, 2020
"So why misrepresent?"
Col. Kemp again: Only yesterday morning BBC & other UK media were salivating over fiction that Soleimani’s killing had brought national unity in Iran. Along with many others I told them the reality in this article. Their journalists are not stupid so why misrepresent? To which can be added Suzanne Evans's reply: Will never forget most broadcast journalists salivating over the Arab Spring too, thinking it was positive. Watched with utter disbelief. Nothing changes.
Moment US and Russian warships approach one another in Arabian Sea: video
Russian and US Naval vessels had a close encounter in the North Arabian Sea on Thursday, with either side lobbing blame at the other for the incident. Footage shows a Russian naval vessel sailing closely to the USS Farragut. According to the US Navy, the Russian vessel “aggressively approached” the USS Farragut, and the US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘I wish I was dead’: Senior IRGC commander accepts responsibility for downing Ukrainian jet
A top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer has revealed that the Ukrainian jet was mistaken for an incoming cruise missile and that the commander of the anti-aircraft unit had only 10 seconds to make the decision. “After hearing about the crash of the Ukrainian plane, I wished to die”, Hajizadeh said during a press […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran arrests British ambassador over ‘inciting and directing’ anti-gov’t protests
British ambassador to Iran, Rob Macaire, was briefly detained outside of Amirkabir University in Tehran over his alleged role in ‘inciting and directing’ anti-government protesters, Tasnim news agency reports. The diplomat was among a group of people detained for seeking to “to organize, instigate and direct some radical and destructive actions,” according to the Tehran-based […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-Russian sponsored ceasefires begin in Libya and Syria
The Libyan National Army led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar declared a ceasefire in western Libya starting midnight local time on January 12, the LNA spokesman said. “The main command of the LNA announces a ceasefire from 00.00 local time [22:00 GMT] on January 12 in the west of the country, the other side [Government of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-01-10
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iraq, US, Hezbollah, Nasrallah, Soleimani, Idlib, Syria, Iran, China, Canada, NATO, IRGC, Israel, Russia, Deir_Ezzor. Categories covered in this brief: Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, World-News, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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