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US Senator Bernie Sanders Promises To Cut Defense Spending By $1.215 Trillion If Elected President
In February 2011, Sen. Bernie Sanders visited the Afghan National Police Academy in Kabul as part of a congressional delegation visiting the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan supported training site. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte *Counter Punch:* *Bernie Finally Puts a Number on Cutting Military Spending* Bernie Sanders’ campaign has published a fact sheet on how everything he proposes can be paid for. On that fact sheet we find this line in a list of items that collectively will pay for a Green New Deal: *“Reducing defense spending by $1.215 trillion by ... more »
Bloomberg Is Still Trying To Buy The Election But Has Still Been Unable To Dominate The Weak Conservative Lane
The most interesting news about Biden I saw today was Branko Marcetic's piece for *Jacobin* about how Biden pulled the Democratic Party to the right starting in the 1980s when he helped Reagan start dismantling much of the New Deal. Marcetic found an old Biden quote from the *Wilmington Morning News* that Biden would never say during a primary but that defines him perfectly: "In a strange way the election of Ronald Reagan is more consistent with the budgetary thrust that a guy like me... has been going for for the past few years." Marcetic added that "Biden's already growing publi... more »
Quaden Bayles's family nominates six charities to redirect Disneyland money after declining chance of a trip to US
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More than $700,000 was raised from a GoFundMe page set up by US comedian Brad Williams after a six-minute video clip of Quaden crying from a bullying episode was released.
The coronavirus emergency plan has been activated. Here's what that means for you
The Australian Government has pulled the trigger on its emergency response plan and is now operating on the basis the virus is a pandemic.
Second WA coronavirus case confirmed, in woman evacuated from Diamond Princess cruise ship
The second case of coronavirus is confirmed in Western Australia, in a woman evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Women's T20 World Cup inspiring the next generation
Cricket hasn't always been an obvious choice for girls in this country but some local clubs are starting to seize on the momentum of the T20 World Cup, writes Brittany Carter.
Teen killers sentenced to 26 years' jail each for murdering friend 'for an ounce of weed'
Two Tasmanian teenagers who stabbed, bashed and fatally shot a Launceston man last August have been sentenced to 26 years' jail each.
Elvis and Homer Simpson could be installed as company directors, ASIC admits
Gaping holes in Australia's corporate regulatory system could allow dodgy operators to install Bob Marley, Elvis Presley and Homer Simpson as company directors, a parliamentary committee has been told.
Owner of Marshmallow, mistakenly put down by RSPCA, investigated amid animal welfare concerns
The RSPCA is investigating a woman whose cat was euthanased without consent after reviewing the woman's history of bringing animals in ill health to its Wacol animal facility.
Woman convicted of impersonating Home and Away star could have sentence increased
A 29-year-old sentenced to almost three years' jail after tricking two women into thinking she was a famous actor could face a heavier sentence after new evidence was brought to light.
Health boss destroyed notes relating to sports rorts spreadsheet meeting
Labor believe the decision by the outgoing head of the Health Department to destroy her notebooks before retiring could be a breach of national archives requirements.
Coronavirus contagion spawns climate of panic on share markets
Coronavirus fears are the trigger for this week's market meltdown, but it's the global economy's debt disease that could turn a correction into a crash.
Energy companies will no longer be able to 'bait and switch' customers under Victorian rule changes
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Electricity and gas companies will no longer be able to lure Victorians with discounted offers, then hike prices within a few months under changes announced by the state's Essential Services Commission to make contracts fairer.
Water flows from southern Qld in first major test of Murray-Darling Basin Plan since deal struck
The first major flood after eight years of drought is flowing through southern Queensland this week in what could be the first real test of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, struck in 2012.
'The nicest blokes': Tributes for crash victims as names released
Two of the victims of a triple fatality in Tasmania's north this week are remembered as blokes who would "drop everything to help you out", as investigations into the crash continue.
Former Adelaide 36ers coach apologises for suggesting players should 'hang themselves'
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The Adelaide 36ers NBL club will investigate a series of claims of bullying and abuse levelled at newly departed coach Joey Wright by the team's co-captain Kevin White.
Teenager who choked to death on latex glove needed better care, inquest finds
Sophia Nisco, who had severe disabilities, died after swallowing a glove at an Adelaide care facility. An inquest finds her death would have been prevented if she had received the "necessary level" of supervision.
Rare sea turtle sighting in Tasmanian waters could become more frequent occurrence
A sighting of a sea creature not usually found in Tasmanian waters has surprised onlookers, but could become more frequent, experts say.
One dead, nine injured after car crashes into Sydney coffee shop
A woman has died and nine others have been injured after an elderly man drove into a group of friends catching up over coffee *i*n Sydney's north-west.
Former NSW RSL president Don Rowe found guilty of misappropriating funds
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Disgraced former NSW RSL president Don Rowe is found guilty of using the organisation's credit card for personal expenses.
Steven Seagal agrees to pay $477k to settle cryptocurrency case
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The Moscow-based Hollywood actor is sanctioned by the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US after failing to disclose a $US1 million fee.
VP Mike Pence Leads a Coronavirus Taskforce Meeting…
The media is attempting to initiate panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture panic about an upcoming U.S. recession in 2019. Earlier today Vice President Mike Pence led a meeting of members of … Continue reading →
"CoronaVirus: An 'Economic Cataclysm' - Devastating Economic Consequences To Come"
*"CoronaVirus: An 'Economic Cataclysm' - * *Devastating Economic Consequences To Come"* "Warm weather is expected to slow the spread of this virus, should we really do nothing and wait to see if warm weather makes it all go away? As predicted by both Mike Maloney and Chris Martenson, the economic consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic are proving to be devastating. The Dow Jones plummeted again on Thursday as California announced it is monitoring an astonishing 8,400 people for the coronavirus. A brief Dow recovery was ended as California Governor Gavin Newsom announced 8,400 pote... more »
Turkey Has Opened The Idlib Border And Is Now Allowing Syrian Refugees Free Passage To Europe
Internally displaced Syrian holds opposition flag in support of Turkish army and Turkey-backed Syrian rebels at Bab el-Salam border crossing in Syria (Reuters) *Middle East Eye:* *Turkey opens Idlib border and allows Syrian refugees free passage to Europe* *Route out of northwestern Syria opened for 72 hours, officials tell MEE, after 29 Turkish troops killed in attack by pro-Assad forces.* Turkey decided to immediately open its southwestern border with Syria and allow Syrians fleeing the pro-government forces' assault free passage to Europe for the next 72 hours, Turkish official... more »
"There Comes A Point..."
“You cannot kill me here. Bring your soldiers, your death, your disease, your collapsed economy because it doesn’t matter, I have nothing left to lose, and you cannot kill me here. Bring the tears of orphans and the wails of a mother’s loss, bring your Goddamn air force and Jesus on a cross, bring your hate and bitterness and long working hours, bring your empty wallets and love long since gone but you cannot kill me here. Bring your sneers, your snide remarks and friendships never felt, your letters never sent, your kisses never kissed, cigarettes smoked to the bone and cancer kil... more »
President Trump Considering “Defense Production Act” to Expand Domestic Production of U.S. Medical Needs…
The media is attempting to initiate panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture panic about an upcoming U.S. recession in 2019. First things first. Earlier today Vice-President Pence announced Dr. Debbie Birx will … Continue reading →
"The Fellowship of Those Who Bear The Mark of Pain"
*"The Fellowship of Those Who Bear The Mark of Pain-* *Who Are The Members of This Fellowship?"* by Albert Schweitzer “Those who have learned by experience what physical and emotional pain and anguish mean are a community all over the world. They are united by a secret bond. One and all, they know the horrors of suffering to which mankind can be subjected. One and all, they know the longing to be free from pain. He who has been delivered from pain must not think he is now free again and can live his life just as he did before. Having come deeply to know pain and anguish, he must hel... more »
U.S. Intelligence Agencies Are Monitoring The Spread Of The Coronavirus
*Reuters:* *U.S. spy agencies monitor coronavirus spread, concerns about India: sources* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence agencies are monitoring the global spread of coronavirus and the ability of governments to respond, sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday, warning that there were concerns about how India would cope with a widespread outbreak. While there are only a few known cases in India, one source said the country’s available countermeasures and the potential for the virus to spread given India’s dense population was a focus of serious concern. U.S. i... more »
Many Turkish soldiers killed in Syria: Turkey is exacerbating the crisis
Many Turkish soldiers killed in Syria: Turkey is exacerbating the crisis Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times According to reports at least 29 Turkish soldiers have been killed in Syria. This is following on from recent tensions between both nations based on Turkey supporting various Takfiri Islamist groups. At the same time, […]
Upgrade Time: China's Huge Air Force Is Full of Clunkers
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC15D9ED0800&share=true] Beijing is willing to pay the cost. *Key point: *Beijing has become a world power by buying or building modern fighters and bombers. However, it still has a lot of aging planes that it needs to get rid of. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China and its sister branch, the PLA Naval Air Force, operate a huge fleet of around 1,700 combat aircraft—defined here as fighters, bombers and attack planes. This force is exceeded only by the ... more »
Growing Fears In The U.S. That Coronavirus Cases May Explode Overnight Just Like In Italy
*Daily Beast: **Coronavirus May Explode in U.S. Overnight Just Like in Italy* Get ready for a serious test of broken American health infrastructure. Sooner or later, it’s virtually bound to happen. Though novel 2019 coronavirus cases in the United States have so far ticked up in fits and starts, experts on deadly diseases say Americans should be prepared to see an overnight boom in cases that mirror the skyrocketing outbreaks in Italy and South Korea. At last count from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 60 confirmed novel 2019 coronavirus cases in t... more »
How Jewish American Pedophiles Hide from Justice in Israel
CBS News One woman who helps track suspects down says the little-discussed problem is widespread; “the exact same thing” as the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. CBS News’ Ian Lee reports. end
HHS Whistleblower Claims ‘Corrupt Cover-Up’ Of Dangerous Coronavirus Quarantines
HHS Whistleblower Claims ‘Corrupt Cover-Up’ Of Dangerous Coronavirus Quarantines by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A complaint filed with Health and Human Services (HHS) and promptly leaked to the New York Times alleges that federal health employees interacted with Americans quarantined for possible coronavirus exposure without proper medical training or protective gear, and that health agency leaders engaged in …
Dow Jones, S&P 500 Experience Worst Ever One Day Point Drop
WCVB Channel 5 Boston Brad Wright, the director of the New England Financial Planning Group, explains why the recent drop could be a buying opportunity for long term investors. end
Will Coronavirus Outbreak Cause Drug Shortage in US?
RT America The coronavirus outbreak in China may come to affect pharmaceutical supplies in the United States, including key drugs such as amoxicillin and penicillin. The FDA has found that 20 pharmaceutical products are either entirely made in China or contain critical active ingredients sourced exclusively in China. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca reports …
Coronavirus Situation Is Quickly Going From Bad To Worse
Peak Prosperity For those asking how best to SUPPORT Chris & Peak Prosperity in their efforts to provide continuing coverage of news that matters: https://www.peakprosperity.com/enroll/ – The situation with the coronavirus is quickly going from bad to worse. Hundreds of cases breaking out across the world, dozens of new deaths. And, of course, these are …
‘We’re in the Middle of a Coronavirus Pandemic,’ Infectious Disease Researcher Says
CNBC Television Michael Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and Chris Meekins, Washington health policy director with Raymond James and former HHS deputy assistant secretary for preparedness and response in the Trump Administration, join “Squawk Box” to discuss how the U.S. can best prepare to handle a …
US Troops Back To Saudi Arabia – To Provoke Iran?
RonPaulLibertyReport For the first time in 17 years, US troops are moving back to Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia. The troops were removed in 2003 because they were serving as a recruiting tool for al-Qaeda. The Trump Administration claims they are returning to “deter” Iran…but are they telling the truth? end
Gerald Celente: $2000 Gold Coming and Brace For The Greatest Depression Ever Seen by Early 2021
Silver Bullion TV Gerald Celente, Founder of the Trends Research Institute, shares one of his boldest forecast with SBTV – expect $2,000 gold price as early as end-2020 and prepare for the onset of the greatest depression the world has ever seen by early 2021. Get as strong as you can physically, emotionally and spiritually …
Jeff Snider (Repo Mkt/Eurodollar Expert) Rebel Capitalist Show
George Gammon Jeff Snider reveals insights 👉YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS! 👈This interview with Jeff Snider is so packed with knowledge bombs we had to turn it into 2 parts! This is PART 1 of 2, and trust me, it will blow your mind! As always, The Rebel Capitalist show helps YOU learn more about …
Jim Willie: Corona Virus and Global Reset Updates
Arcadia Economics #JimWIllie: #CoronaVirus and #GlobalReset Updates As the Corona virus continues to spread, I was fortunate to have Dr. Jim Willie of #TheHatTrick Letter join me on the show to share what he’s seeing. In the interview he also gives an update on what’s happening with the global reset. So to discover the latest …
Prophecy? A Virus Called Wuhan-400 Causes Outbreak in Dean Koontz Novel ‘Eyes of Darkness’ From 1981
Illuminist predictive programming. Not a prophecy but an Illuminist plan, the plot of which was communicated to the writer. – Prophecy? A Virus Called Wuhan-400 Causes Outbreak in Dean Koontz Novel ‘Eyes of Darkness’ From 1981 by Strange Sounds How is it that some books appear to prophesy events? A virus called Wuhan-400 causes outbreak …
Doug Casey: Biological Warfare Is a Bigger Threat Than the Coronavirus
Doug Casey: Biological Warfare Is a Bigger Threat Than the Coronavirus by Doug Casey , https://www.caseyresearch.com/ …. Daily Dispatch: Doug, the coronavirus attracted a lot of headline attention in recent weeks. This seems to be the latest in a number of deadly viruses that have emanated from China or Southeast Asia in recent years. – Is …
US & Fed Ensure Gold Can’t Help But Do Well | Rick Rule
Reluctant Preppers With Equity markets topping, POTUS calling for lower rates, Fed policy driving negative real interest returns, and deficits ballooning from $1.2T towards $2T, more and more people are waking up to the realization that the USD buys less each year, and that gold offers a safe haven. Rick Rule, CEO of Sprott Asset …
How the Deep State is Continuing to Misuse Intelligence Agencies to Try and Destroy President Trump!
[image: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/snowden-and-greenwald-the-men-who-leaked-the-secrets-104970/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/15/us/examining-who-runs-the-united-states.html]Click on image for article.
Trillion Dollar Nuke ‘Upgrade’ — Not An Arms Race?
RonPaulLibertyReport The Trump Administration continues to spend billions developing and “upgrading” the nuclear weapons arsenal, claiming at the same time that it’s in response to Russian moves and that it’s “not an arms race.” Is there solid evidence to back US claims…or is this just another high-paid jobs program for the military-industrial complex? end
"Could the Covid-19 Pandemic Collapse the U.S. Healthcare System?"
*"Could the Covid-19 Pandemic Collapse the U.S. Healthcare System?"* by Charles Hugh Smith "A great many systems that are assumed to be robust are actually fragile. Exhibit #1 is the global financial system, of course, but Exhibit #2 may well be the healthcare system globally and in the U.S. Observers have noted that the number of available beds in U.S. hospitals is modest compared to the potential demands of a pandemic, and others have wondered who will pay the astronomical bills that will be presented to those who are treated for severe cases of Covid-19, as the U.S. system routin... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 27, 2020
*Hannah Clapham & Alex R Cook, CNA*:* Three scenarios if the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse* Developments in the rest of the world can seed subsequent waves of outbreak despite Singapore’s best efforts at preventing further importations, say Hannah Clapham and Alex R Cook. SINGAPORE: The COVID-19 outbreak has us all on edge, seeing how badly it is affecting China and not knowing whether or when we’ll see similar scenes here. Singapore’s response has been singled out for praise by WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom and Harvard don Professor Marc Lipsitch, but can we keep it up if the outb... more »
Medical Kidnapping: When Doctors of Children Become Sex Abusers – How Well do You Know Your Child’s Doctor?
Since starting MedicalKidnap.com in 2014, we have documented frequently how doctors, especially Child Abuse Pediatricians, participate in medically kidnapping children. We have also frequently reported how the U.S. Foster Care system is known as the main pipeline for Child Sex Trafficking. Shockingly, two stories in the mainstream news today show that some doctors with access to children are sexually abusing those children. How common is this? Doctors are revered as trustworthy members of our society here in the U.S., but these two stories, one about a dentist and one about a pedia... more »
World News Briefs -- February 27, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *World prepares for coronavirus pandemic; global recession forecast* GENEVA/BEIJING (Reuters) - Hopes the coronavirus would be contained to China vanished on Friday as infections spread rapidly around the world, countries started stockpiling medical equipment and investors took flight in expectation of a global recession. Share prices were on track for the worst week since the global financial crisis in 2008 as virus-related disruptions to international travel and supply chains fueled fears of recession in the United States and the Euro zone. The U.S. stock market fe... more »
Judge: Julian Assange Must Remain In Glass Box During Extradition Proceedings
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must remain isolated in a glass box at the back of the courtroom, the judge in his extradition proceedings decided. The post Judge: Julian Assange Must Remain In Glass Box During Extradition Proceedings appeared first on Shadowproof.
President Trump Comes Out Swinging With This Ad!
Dear RINO weenies, THIS is how you take the fight to the enemy!
Virus Anxiety Triggers Biggest 1-Day Market Drop Since 2011
Worldwide markets plummeted again Thursday, deepening a weeklong rout triggered by growing anxiety that the coronavirus will wreak havoc on the global economy.
Who Allowed 14 People with Coronavirus on a Plane to US with Uninfected Passengers?
The CDC had previously stated its intent to block anyone who tested positive for the disease caused by the new coronavirus from flying on an evacuation flight. Who overruled whom?
Are Bloomberg, Trump Mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Black Book’?
The convicted pedophile's infamous contact book contained the names of approximately 1,000 people, many of whom were well-known public officials.
Peter Reese keeps quiet about rumors of a run for Erie County District Attorney
Pioneering election law attorney and Democratic Party official Peter A. Reese is widely rumored to be preparing petitions to run for Erie County District Attorney, but the retired cancer research scientist is keeping quiet about his intentions. Those close to
NYSERDA must reveal secret study, Judge rules
Ruling in favor of the Empire Center, a state Supreme Court judge in Albany has ordered the Cuomo administration’s energy and environmental agencies to release a supposedly incomplete “comprehensive study” of how to meet the governor’s aggressive renewable energy goals.
CIA, DOJ refuse to confirm or deny existence of Eric Ciaramella records
WASHINGTON, DC – Judicial Watch announced today it received letters from both the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) stating they will neither confirm nor deny the existence of emails and other communications related to CIA
Strzok email reveals Hillary Clinton apology to FBI over emails – but apology was excluded in official record
WASHINGTON, DC – Judicial Watch revealed last week that it received 191 pages of emails between former FBI official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page which include an August 26, 2016, email in which Strzok says that former
It is still possible for India, Pakistan to resolve issues: Ranil Wickremesinghe
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28-Feb-2020 Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says others can insist that they do so at least to get the SAARC summits moving.
Tricky trade ties
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28-Feb-2020 India have to determine its way forward in this situation. Trump is focused on opening Indian markets for the imports of US agricultural products. India have to decide what we will ask in return from the US.
The European Commission's palm oil conundrum
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28-Feb-2020 With new regulatory changes now taking place on the basis of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive (RED) II of 2018, Indonesia and Malaysia are trying to come to terms with the implications for their global palm oil market strategy and domestic production.
Students Protest at UC System Conference on Free Speech and Student Dissent
The thorny issue of free speech on campus played out in real time at the University of California (UC) National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s second annual #SpeechMatters Conference on Thursday when student protesters held up signs in front of the UC President Janet Napolitano as she addressed the crowd.
DOJ Files Amicus Brief Saying Harvard’s Admissions Policy Violates Civil Rights Law
The U.S. Department of Justice, in an amicus brief filed on Tuesday to a federal appeals court, is arguing against a ruling from last October, which defended Harvard’s use of affirmative action in its admission process.
Turkey ‘puts all known targets of Syrian regime under fire’ in retaliation for airstrike
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:25 A.M.) – Turkey’s communication director announced this evening that their forces have put all Syrian military positions under fire from the air and ground, citing this attack as retaliation for the airstrike that targeted their soldiers earlier tonight. “Turkey puts all known targets of Syrian regime under fire with air, ground fire […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli military choppers fire rockets in southwestern Syria: SANA
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported this evening that several rockets were fired into the Al-Quneitra Governorate from an Israeli military chopper in the occupied Golan Heights. “Israeli occupation helicopters fired rockets at Syrian Army points in Al-Qahtaniyah, Al-Hurriyah, and the liberated city of Al-Quneitra, causing three injuries to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-02-26
This is a summary of 19 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Israel, US, Ansarallah, Jawf, Yemen, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Saraqib, Iran, Saudi, Russia, Pompeo, Turkey, Libya, Tripoli. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Middleeast, Palestine, Yemen, Lebanon, Gulf, Iran, World-News, Turkey, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Explosions heard in Latakia after militants fire rockets from Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 P.M.) – Two explosions were heard in the Latakia Governorate this evening after the militant forces in neighboring Idlib fired a number of grad missiles towards the Hmeimim Airbase area. No casualties were reported as a result of the rocket fire. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
School principal wins defamation case over parents' social media posts
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A school principal from a small town on Queensland's Gold Coast wins $6,000 in damages from two parents who wrote derogatory comments about her on social media, after a long and distressing defamation trial.
Man shoots woman in the arm before driving her to hospital
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A woman is shot in the arm during an argument with a man she knew before he drove her to hospital, South Australian police say.
Recording missing from air tanker crash that killed three US firefighters
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Investigators hoped the cockpit recording of the moments before the C-130 Hercules crashed would provide answers to what caused the deaths of the three American crew members. But initial findings have determined the audio was never recorded.
Firefighters in Australia are heroes. In Taiwan, they're gods
Australian firefighter calendar models may be known for their bulging muscles and big smiles, but they are also strengthening ties in Asia.
Stateless is a show about refugees, so why is the cast so white?
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Stateless follows four strangers whose lives collide in an Australian immigration detention centre in the desert. With the series premiering on Sunday, here is your shortcut guide.
New countries confirm coronavirus as questions arise about immunity
Here's the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak, including advice from health ministers after yesterday's activation of a federal emergency plan, 10 new countries confirming cases of the disease and questions around whether or not former patients become immune to the virus.
30km of space added to huge state storage facility in Victoria
With six kilometres of manuscripts, 21 kilometres of newspapers and 23 kilometres of books, the State Library of Victoria is collecting in perpetuity — and it needs more space.
Home Affairs suggests police should apply for permission to search journalists' homes or offices
In a submission to an inquiry into press freedom, the Department of Home Affairs suggests police should have the option to apply to an independent authority in relation to raids on journalists and news organisations.
Air strike kills dozens of Turkish troops in Syria's Idlib
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The Turkish army retaliates with artillery fire at Syrian government targets after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held an emergency security meeting in Ankara following the air strike.
UAE Tour cycling event called off after two participants test positive for coronavirus
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The final two stages of the UAE Tour cycling event — at which a number of Australians, including Caleb Ewan, are competing — are cancelled after two Italian participants test positive for COVID-19 coronavirus.
BlazeAid volunteer and partner identified as couple killed by freight train
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A couple killed in an horrific crash with a freight train north of Adelaide were about to go on holiday, and were dropping their pet dog off at a neighbour's property when their car was struck.
ABC News Quiz: Test your memory of news from around the world
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There's been big news from all around the world this week — reckon you've kept up with it all? Test yourself with our news quiz.
Russian President Putin denies body-double conspiracy theory
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There have always been conspiracy theories about Russian President Vladimir Putin but he's poured cold water on one of them, the one-time KGB operative dismissing claims he ever used a body double.
AFL's State of Origin dilemma set to return, but is it a debate worth having?
The AFL's bushfire charity match is being branded as State of Origin footy's grand return, sparking a push for a permanent spot on the calendar — but in this modern era, the concept may no longer be a relevant or worthwhile endeavour.
'Stocks and bonds say we're doomed' as share rout worsens, Aussie dollar slides
Australia's share market joins Wall Street in a correction, falling more than 10 per cent since their recent record highs, while the Australian dollar plumbs a fresh 11-year low.
Turkey Now Claims Syria’s Idlib Province as Turkish Territory
Eric Zuesse On February 26th, Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s President, told his Islamist political party that Idlib, which is the most heavily jihadist of all of Syria’s provinces and the province where Syria had been sending jihadists who had been defeated but not killed by the Syrian army elsewhere in the Syrian war, is now permanently […] More The post Turkey Now Claims Syria’s Idlib Province as Turkish Territory appeared first on The Duran.
Medical Kidnapping: When Doctors of Children Become Sex Abusers – How Well do You Know Your Child’s Doctor?
Since starting MedicalKidnap.com in 2014, we have documented frequently how doctors, especially Child Abuse Pediatricians, participate in medically kidnapping children. We have also frequently reported how the U.S. Foster Care system is known as the main pipeline for Child Sex Trafficking. Shockingly, two stories in the mainstream news today show that some doctors with access to children are sexually abusing those children. How common is this? Doctors are revered as trustworthy members of our society here in the U.S., but these two stories, one about a dentist and one about a pedia... more »
DOW Drops 1,190 Points. The Largest One-Day Point Drop In Its History
*Daily Mail:* *Dow plunges 10% from peak and enters correction after largest one-day point drop in HISTORY as coronavirus fears fuel the worst week on Wall Street since the Great Recession* * US major stock indexes closed down more than 4% for the day on Thursday * Markets have now entered correction, or declines from peak of more than 10% * Dow dropped 1,190.95 points, the index's largest one-day point drop in history * Follows report of first US community transmission of coronavirus in California * Netflix and other 'stay at home' companies saw shares rise, however U.S. stock ... more »
Why Russia Is Completely Ignoring This New German-Made Submarine
*Sebastien Roblin* *Politics, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF20000067823&share=true] (It was sold to Singapore). *Key point: *Singapore wants to defend itself from any regional power that might threaten it. As a result, the city-state has built a modern military with some of the best foreign-made weapons. On February 18, 2018, officials gathered to *celebrate the launch* of a new state-of-the-art submarine at a shipyard in Kiel, Germany. But unlike similar *Type 212 submarines* previously built there, the seventy-meter lo... more »
All the Reason Pakistan Loves Its American-Made F-16 Fighting Falcons
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2Z8F9X4VEJ&share=true] A fierce plane. *Key Point:* Pakistan is worried about India but its American-made F-16 fights well. And that is why Islamabad is going to keep using those jets for years to come. During an aerial skirmish on February 27, 2019, an Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison was shot down by a radar-guided missile. The Pakistani Air Force (PAF) claims the kill was scored by a JF-17 Thunder, a domestically-built fighter built with Chinese assistanc... more »
Feb. 27: We may be getting close to the end.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/27/democrats-need-to-take-a-long-hard-look-at-bernie-sanders-before-taking-the-plunge I like Sanders - though I think we exaggerate the extent of his socialism. But even if he should win the presidency, how would be accomplish anything? Some of the worst opposition he would face in his presidency would come from his own party - much of which is no different from the Republicans. From the start, way back in the American revolution, the U.S. has not been a democracy. Starting with George Washington, a very wealthy landowner, American p... more »
Free Download: Eckhart Tolle, "The Power Of Now"
* "Living In The Moment"* By Frederic Premji "I was going through the excellent book by Eckhart Tolle, "The Power of Now" (which is one of my all time favorite books) and I came across an interesting passage about the amount of time and energy people spend on past and future events, instead of focusing on the present moment. Everyone agrees, that the older you get, the quicker life seems to be. I remember a summer in between school years when I was 10 years old felt like forever, while now, I don’t even see the summers go by. Think back about your time between grades 2-7 for exampl... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In The U.S. -- News Updates February 27, 2020
*Daily Mail: **CDC 'took FOUR DAYS to test coronavirus patient with unknown origin' because she 'didn't fit infection criteria' - as dozens of staff at the California hospital are ordered to isolate and experts fear the disease could explode quickly like it did in Italy* * Health officials confirmed the first case of coronavirus where origin of disease is unknown on Wednesday * CDC said patient hadn't traveled from foreign country and wasn't in contact with another confirmed case * Patient is being treated at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento; origin of patient's infection is n... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In The Middle East -- News Updates February 27, 2020
*CNBC: **WHO says coronavirus entered Iran ‘undetected,’ warns outbreak could be worse than is known* * The new coronavirus that is rapidly spreading around the world entered Iran, world health officials said Thursday, “unseen and undetected.” * The virus could be more widespread in the country than is currently known, said Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization’s emergencies program. * “I suspect this has more to do with surveillance and detection of cases at this point,” Ryan said. The new coronavirus that is rapidly spreading around the world entered ... more »
Transcript of President Trump and COVID-19 Task Force Press Conference…
The media is attempting to initiate panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture panic about an upcoming U.S. recession in 2019. On February 26th President Trump and the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) taskforce held a … Continue reading →
Covid-19 Outbreak In Asia -- News Updates February 27, 2020
*CGTN: **S. Korea reports record spike of daily new COVID-19 cases, total at 1,766* South Korea on Thursday saw the largest jump of number of the confirmed coronavirus cases in one day since the outbreak began. A total of 505 new cases were reported on Thursday, bringing the total number to 1,766, according to Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. South Korea's total new case count reported Thursday has overtaken China's announcement today of 433 new cases. A 75-year-old virus patient who is tied to the religious sect in Daegu died of respiratory failure earlier Thur... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In Europe -- News Updates February 27, 2020
*The Guardian:* *Cancelled events and falling markets as Europe confronts Covid-19* French president says ‘we’re only at the beginning’ as effects of the coronavirus bite across the continent The French president, Emmanuel Macron, warned on Thursday that France was on the brink of a coronavirus epidemic, as countries across Europe rushed to confront the escalating numbers of cases. With new evidence of unexplained cases of transmission emerging in Spain, Germany and France, the mounting public health crisis on the continent forced the cancellation of public events from Geneva to ... more »
How Seriously Will Coronavirus Thin The Herd? What Can You Do About Not Being One Of The Ones Being Thinned?
Two or three weeks ago I explained why coronavirus fear had caused me to cancel a trip to the Dordogne region of France. Yesterday Scott McCartney was on the case for the *Wall Street Journal*: Smart Travel Planning In The Time Of Coronavirus. He began by asking, "Should you postpone or cancel travel because of coronavirus?" and replied "Yes, no and maybe." For him it's about geography-- a mistake. "For some destinations, the answer is a clear yes; others, a clear no. An increasing number are becoming a maybe, where it’s really a question of how much worry and hassle you want to ... more »
Yes Virginia, They Really Are Pathetic And Have No Shame
If there’s one thing we know about the left, it they love nothing more than to exploit real-world horror and tragedy in pursuit of their goals. If they can dance on a few graves and bend tragedy to their extant agenda, they will. With the coronavirus, we’re seeing them do it pre-emptively. Everywhere you look, the media is almost giddy over the idea that we could be witnessing a pandemic, the stock market will collapse, public opinion will turn against Trump, and they’ll have something to weaponize against a so-far bulletproof president. They seem to think that, where conspiracies... more »
Covid-19 Update:"Coronavirus Situation Is Quickly Going From Bad To Worse"
Chris Martenson, *"Coronavirus Situation Is Quickly Going From Bad To Worse"* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/ ○ "2 California Community College Students Exposed To Mystery Coronavirus Patient: Live Updates" Complete update article at link above.
Is resistance futile yet?
Bernie's win in Nevada was decisive, with 47% of the vote and 22 of the 36 available delegates. MSNBC had a complete melt-down. "Full transcript: Ninth Democratic debate in Las Vegas" - I want to see the expressions on their faces, but most people read faster than I do so maybe you prefer this. Still looking for a link to the full debate. The big take-away from the debate, for some people, was about the feisty performance of Warren, who laid serious gloves on the centrists in the race. Mike Lux says: She's Baaack [...] Elizabeth first got a following in the progressive movement ... more »
Was the TV Show ‘Blue Bloods’ Canceled?
Questions about the status of the popular crime procedural circulated on social media.
Bernie Sanders's intellectual sleight-of-hand
I have indicated quite a few times since 2016 my distaste for Bernie Sanders's purported self-identification as a "revolutionary," given his absolute unwillingness to address in any way the extent to which it is the Constitution of 1787 that most truly "rigs" the constitutional order in favor of the status quo. The only two explanation for that refusal is either abject ignorance (and commitment to a simplistic Marxism that looks at any and all formal institutions as mere epiphenomena when compared with the one things that is really important, i.e., class structure) or political cup... more »
Beware of ‘Odorless’ Cannabis – GMO Weed with Unknown Effects
*Phillip Schneider* - There’s no reason to believe that the situation won’t end up exactly like it did with GM food.
Covid-19 Outbreak In China -- News Updates February 27, 2020
*SCMP*: *China’s coronavirus epidemic shows strengths, flaws of one country, one system* * The system allows Beijing to mobilise vast resources and take steps that would be unthinkable in the West * But a critics say the top-down system encourages cover-ups and repeated missteps in the face of a crisis Beijing has long said that the Chinese system of one-party rule and top-down decision-making has brought hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and is the most effective form of governance for the world’s most populous country. When faced with the brewing public health crisi... more »
How Iran-backed Fighters Are Making Life Hell for Iraq's Assyrians
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
A street scene in Bartella, an Assyrian town in North Iraq. ( Rami Esa Saqat and Fadi Esa Saqa)In the Nineveh Plains, near Mosul, Iraq, some 32,000 Christians live in areas controlled by Iran-backed militias.
Did President Trump Cut the CDC Budget?
As the new coronavirus spread in February 2020, so did concerns about the United States' readiness to respond to the outbreak.
Firefly Aerospace Execs Deny Involvement in Shady Dating Sites. Let’s Look at the Facts.
Responses to Snopes’ two-year investigation into links between deceptive dating websites and the space startup ignore key facts of our reporting.
Latest Baltimore Scandal Ends with Former Mayor’s Sentencing
Yet another embarrassing chapter in Baltimore's extremely troubled history ended when the city's former mayor was sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently selling her self-published children's books to nonprofit organizations to promote her political career.
How Do High Expectations Change A Classroom
Teachers know that expectations matter. They know that having high expectations in a classroom can both support (“I know you can do this”) and spur (“I’m not going to accept your bare minimum effort”) students. The power of teacher expectations is part of every college’s Teacher 101. But modern education reform has weaponized the term. “The soft bigotry of low expectations,” coined by Michael Gerson for use by Bush II, was a powerful phrase that combined a couple of ugly ideas. It suggested that it wasn’t poverty or underfunded crumbling school buildings or a lack of resources that w... more »
Take it to the bank – it is political
When politicians do not follow customary procedures, take it to the bank, the reason is politically motivated. We have procedures, rules and laws to provide guardrails to governance. Senator Mitch McConnell is as political as they come, but so was … Continue reading →
Get Children Out of Public Schools, Warns AZ Education Chief
[image: alex-newman-get-children-out-of-public-schools-warnsaz-education-chief] VIDEO - Former Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas, who oversaw the state Department of Education, sounded the alarm about what is happening in public schools across America in an interview with The New American magazine's Alex Newman.
No Ozone Gas Or UV Light CPAP Cleaning Devices Have Been Approved By FDA
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices are often prescribed for home use to patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where an individual’s airway becomes blocked during sleep causing breathing to intermittently stop and start. CPAP devices use air pressure to keep airways open during sleep. read more
Chang'E-4 Probes 120 Feet Into The Dark Side Of The Moon
The Chang'E-4 mission (CE-4) landed on the eastern floor of the Van Kármán crater, near the Moon's south pole, on Jan. 3, 2019. It deployed its Yutu-2 rover, which uses Lunar Penetrating Radar (LPR) to investigate the underground it roams and found that the subsurface at the CE-4 landing site is much more transparent to radio waves. Due to that, radio signals reached a depth of 40 meters using a 500 MHz frequency - more than three times the depth previously reached by CE-3. This data allowed the researchers to develop an approximate image of the subsurface stratigraphy. read more
Anakot Mai: ‘lawfare’ and Future Forward Party’s legacy
Future Forward successfully convinced younger Thais to give democracy another try, argues Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang. The post Anakot Mai: ‘lawfare’ and Future Forward Party’s legacy appeared first on New Mandala.
Covid-19 Outbreak Live Updates And Today's Report From The World Health Organization -- News Updates February 27, 2020
*Daily Mail: **WHO director says countries must 'act aggressively now to contain coronavirus' and warns epidemics in Italy and Iran 'demonstrate what this virus is capable of'* * Dr Ghebreyesus told reporters of COVID-19's 'pandemic potential' in Geneva * Comments come as global cases appear to overtake rate of Chinese infections * President Emmanuel Macron said France, the world's most visited country, was preparing for a jump in coronavirus cases The head of the World Health Organisation today told governments to 'act aggressively' to contain the global coronavirus crisis. Dr ... more »
Bernie Sanders Receives Glowing Praise From Cuban Communist Government – Florida Poll Shows Immediate Collapse…
Well, it might not exactly be the best endorsement for the American political aspirations of Bernie Sanders but the official communist propaganda outlet in Cuba, Granma, is heaping high praise upon Bernie “Fidel” Sanders for his support for the communist … Continue reading →
President Trump and First Lady Melania Host African American History Month Reception – 6:15pm Livestream
Today, President Donald J. Trump will discuss his Administration’s success in empowering members of the African-American community. WH Livestream Link – NBC Livestream Link – Alternate Livestream . .
"Help!!!"
*"Help!!!"* by Brian Maher "The stairs up… and the elevator down. Through Presidents Day, the stock market was trading at record heights — and pacing for a 20% year. Not two weeks later… that same market is enduring its worst yearly start since 2009. As we razzed on Monday: The stock market is an ingenious device constructed to inflict the greatest suffering upon the most people within the least amount of time. And it is performing exquisitely to specification. We would normally report the whys and wherefores. But you are fully aware of the reasons. And we are precious tired of dis... more »
Border Patrol Local Union missing half a million dollars
The FBI Is Investigating Massive Embezzlement of Border Patrol Union Funds The head of the powerful union representing border patrol agents nationwide said the FBI is working to identify who stole some $500,000 out of the coffers of the El Paso local. The theft raises more questions about lawlessness in the union’s ranks. Government Executive A.C. Thompson and Jeff Ernsthausen ProPublica February 25, 2020 The FBI is investigating the disappearance of some $500,000 from the coffers of the powerful union representing the country’s roughly 20,000 Border Patrol agents, said the organiza... more »
The Democratic Establishment is Freaking Out About Bernie. It should Calm Down.
Robert Reich - 5 hours ago
The day after Bernie Sanders’s big win in Nevada, Joe Lockhart, Bill Clinton’s former press... more »
Syracuse U Students Continue Sit-in But Agree to Negotiate With Administration
#NotAgainSU, a body of students protesting racism and prejudice on campus, hopes to soon hold negotiations with Syracuse University (SU), following an evening of protests yesterday, reported Syracuse.com. In response to more than 20 hate-related incidents last semester, roughly 30-50 of the group’s protesters have continued to occupy an administrative building for 11 days in […]
Meet the Veterinarian Walking Around the Streets of California and Treating Homeless Peoples’ Animals for Free
For the last nine years, Dr. Kwane Stewart, a veterinarian, has spent his spare time treating pets on California’s streets for free. The 49-year-old drives around the state, helping the animals of people experiencing homelessness. He provides everything from flea treatments to vaccinations and more. RELATED STORY: Homeless Man Is Admitted To Hospital — But […] The post Meet the Veterinarian Walking Around the Streets of California and Treating Homeless Peoples’ Animals for Free appeared first on Health Nut News.
Guests Evacuated after Boat at Disney World Takes on Water
A boat filled with guests at Walt Disney World had to be evacuated after it took on water.
Russia/ Turkey Meetings Outcomes Unknown. Russia and Turkey Bombing One Another? Or Just More Spin?
* Disinfohedge (Zero Hedge) and other "alt media" sites are pushing the insinuation about rebels firing on Russian planes- I'm reminded of Winston Churchill's words >>>* *Disnfo Hedge- always a body guard to lies in service of liars/warmongers and regional reshapers.* *But, I digress..........* *Very, very obviously Turkey and Russia are seriously attempting to work out some sort of arrangement regarding Idlib as talks continue for a second day. This latest round of talks was preceded by other meetings and a phone call between Erdogan and Putin.* - Friday, February 21, 20... more »
The Italian Pyramid: Scientific Observatory at the Top of the World
Global Issues News Headlines - 5 hours ago
MILAN, Italy, Feb 27 (IPS) - Hello! Are you Italian? No, I'm from Nepal. Ops. Kaji Bista is the staff manager of the Ev-K2-CNR's innovative Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory (known as the Italian Pyramid) at 5,050 m a.s.l. located in Lobouche. Read the full story, “The Italian Pyramid: Scientific Observatory at the Top of the World”, on globalissues.org →
Climate-Smart Agriculture means More Time for Eswatini Women Farmers
Global Issues News Headlines - 5 hours ago
NGWEMPISI, Eswatini, Feb 27 (IPS) - In the southern African nation of Eswatini, women, who already have too many household chores, have had to spend many hours for days on end in the fields, tilling and weeding the soil. But thanks to the gradual introduction of Climate-Smart Agriculture, some are beginning to harvest the gains of more time for their families. Read the full story, “Climate-Smart Agriculture means More Time for Eswatini Women Farmers”, on globalissues.org →
The Anti-Greta Speaks the Language of Science, not Emotion
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Trump is trying to downplay coronavirus. But the crisis is threatening his one political asset
As fear over the spread of coronavirus tightens its grip on the world, Donald Trump wants you to know that everything is under control. But his record with making false and misleading claims might work against him, writes David Lipson.
Alyssa Healy and the art of living dangerously
Maybe we should all live a bit more dangerously like Australia's Alyssa Healy. The fearless approach seems to be working for her, writes Geoff Lemon.
Astronomers detect biggest explosion in history of the universe
Just In - 5 hours ago
Astronomers discover the biggest explosion ever seen in the universe, originating from a super-massive black hole in a cluster of galaxies 390 million light-years away.
Fire and smoke costs wine industry $40 million this summer
David Claughton, Cara Jeffery, Mike Pritchard, Cassandra Hough And Claire Wheaton at Just In - 5 hours ago
Winemakers count the cost of smoke taint, lost sales, and burnt vineyards after a disastrous summer of bushfires.
These little birds are so important for biodiversity, a chopper was sent in to save them from fire
In early February, as bushfires raged around East Gippsland in Victoria, a team of scientists and environmental authorities were flown into the firegrounds by army helicopter. Their mission? To rescue 15 birds and ensure the species survived.
Canada will stop paying for Harry and Meghan's security once they step down as Royals
Just In - 5 hours ago
While they have been welcomed in Canada, there has been public opposition to taxpayers paying for their security.
Olympic official sees coronavirus as 'most serious' threat Games have faced
Without a vaccine or a de-escalation in the virus the Games will be cancelled. Until then, Australian athletes are being warned not to travel overseas to prepare for Tokyo 2020.
Hong Kong protesters retreat as coronavirus outbreak creates 'uneasy calm'
Coronavirus does what neither the Hong Kong police, the local legislature or the Chinese Communist Party could as the outbreak pauses the city's protest movement.
Put up for adoption and expected to die, Emmah's life is an inspiration for 'heroes'
Australian of the Year award-winner Emmah Money talks about a childhood being bullied, and being given up for adoption after being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth.
Lyrics on the left side, music on the right: how our brains detangle music
Scientists have revealed why different sides of our brain seem to be involved in making sense of music and speech.
Morrison must move fast to keep up with two fast-moving problems
Coronavirus and climate are presenting the Government with two fast-moving targets in need of a response and Scott Morrison, a meister of the art of messaging, is hard at work, writes Michelle Grattan
'Tomatoes are having a lovely renaissance' as new deep purple variety trialled in Australia
A "very striking" purple variety of tomato is being trialled in greenhouses around Australia and could be available in supermarkets next year.
'Raised with technology in the palm': Why it's hard to keep young people in apprenticeships
Retaining Gen Z workers, raised in a different technological age from that of Millennials, is proving to be a challenge for employers not attuned to their communications preferences, and statistics from NSW trade sector indicate the problem is widespread.
Russian State TV: Turkish Military Specialists Are Firing on Russian Planes in Syria's Idlib
Turkish soldiers firing a MANPADS against a Russian jet over Idlib in Syria yesterday, the missile missed the jet #Syria #Turkey #Russia pic.twitter.com/Ek3WvGgkW5 — CNW (@ConflictsW) February 21, 2020 *Haaretz/Reuters:* *Russian State TV: Turkish Army Is Firing on Russian Planes in Syria's Idlib* The assertion, aired during a report from Idlib on the Rossiya 24 channel, came as Turkish-backed rebels continue to make advances against the Syrian army Russian state television said on Thursday Turkish military specialists in Syria's Idlib region were using shoulder-fired missiles ... more »
Rand Paul: President Trump Does Not Support Clean FISA renewal – McConnell Meets With President Trump to Discuss…
In November of 2019 buried deep in the congressional budget Continuing Resolution (CR) was a short-term extension to reauthorize the FISA “business records provision”, the “roving wiretap” provision, the “lone wolf” provision, and the more controversial bulk metadata provisions [Call … Continue reading →
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