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Facebook Blocking Ron Paul Shows Tech Censorship is Not About Trump, It’s About Suppressing Dissent

Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 16 hours ago

[image: paul]By blocking Ron Paul, Facebook is essentially saying that it is pro-war, pro-corruption, pro-police state, pro-Federal Reserve, and pro-cronyism in general.

Nares Strait Ice Arches

Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago

By Paul Homewood Jonathan Amos hypes the latest “science”: Look down on the Arctic from space and you can see some beautiful arch-like structures sculpted out of sea-ice. They form in a narrow channel called Nares Strait, which divides the Canadian archipelago from Greenland. As floes funnel southward down this restricted conduit, […]

The French Riviera suffers “a winter like no other”

Cap Allon, Electroverse - 17 hours ago

Temperatures have held 6 to 7 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average, as the UN once again drops the ball. The post The French Riviera suffers “a winter like no other” appeared first on Electroverse.

Ottawa launches public consultations on free trade deal with Indonesia

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago

12-Jan-2021 The federal government is launching public consultations on the merits of a possible free trade deal with Indonesia, International Trade Minister Mary Ng announced.

Le Cameroun appliquera l'APE avec l'Union européenne au Royaume-Uni, malgré le Brexit

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago

12-Jan-2021 Le Cameroun et le Royaume-Uni ont signé un protocole d'entente pour l'application d'un Accord de partenariat économique intérimaire calqué sur celui existant déjà avec l'Union européenne.

Balkinization Symposium on Constitutional Revolutions

JB, Balkinization - 15 hours ago

This week at Balkinization we will be holding a symposium on Gary Jeffrey Jacobsohn and Yaniv Roznai's new book Constitutional Revolution (Yale University Press, 2020). Our terrific group of commentators includes Joshua Braver (Wisconsin), Stephen Gardbaum (UCLA), Leslie Goldstein (Delaware), Howard Schweber (Wisconsin), Gordon Silverstein (Yale), and Emily Zackin (Johns Hopkins). At the conclusion of the symposium Gary and Yaniv will respond to the commentators.

I spoke to 99 big thinkers about what our 'world after coronavirus' might look like – this is what I learned

Adil Najam, Dean, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 15 hours ago

There's no going back to normal after COVID-19, partly because our pre-pandemic world was anything but normal.

Big Tech's rejection of Parler shuts down a site favored by Trump supporters – and used by participants in the US Capitol insurrection

Alex Newhouse, Research Lead, Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 15 hours ago

Millions of supporters of Donald Trump flocked to the far-right social media platform, where hate speech and calls for violence thrive. The US Capitol insurrection could be the platform's undoing.

Biden plans to fight climate change in a way no U.S. president has done before

Bill Ritter Jr., Director, Center for the New Energy Economy, Colorado State University, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 15 hours ago

Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter explains how the new administration can mobilize all parts of his government as it faces five big climate challenges.

Executions don't deter murder, despite the Trump administration's push

David P. Barash, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Washington, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 15 hours ago

The most commonly used justification for capital punishment is not actually supported by evidence.

A brief history of the term ‘president-elect’ in the United States

Mark Satta, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Wayne State University, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 15 hours ago

The term can be traced back to the Founding Fathers.

Sheldon Adelson, Casino Mogul and GOP Power Broker, Dies

AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago

The casino mogul was at one point the third richest man in the world.

This U.S. Congresswoman Voted Against Both World Wars

Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 15 hours ago

*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin cast the only vote against declaring war on Japan the day after the Pearl Harbor Attack. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Congressional colleagues tried to persuade Rankin to vote for a declaration of war on Japan, December 8, 1941. She refused. An Associated Press report described “a chorus of hisses and boos” that echoed through the chamber when the Congresswoman from Montana cast her vote. It was Monday, December 8, 1941, and the U.S. House of Representatives was assembled to ratify the declaration o...

U.S. F-22s Are a Single Day Away From Any Target on Earth

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 15 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Military, * The Pentagon wants to increase the number of rapid response forces throughout the globe. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Improving expeditionary warfare abilities, and rapid deployability is naturally of great relevance to the Army as it contributes to the service’s rationale for engineering faster, lighter more mobile, air-transportable combat vehicles such as its emerging Next-Generation Combat Vehicles and Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle. The Pentagon wants to increase the number of rapid response forces throughout the globe to strength...

Could This Be What Replaces the M1 Abrams Tank?

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 15 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *M1 Abrams, * The strategy here is of course to engineer armored combat vehicles that are more deployable and able to better support advancing infantry by crossing bridges or reaching places otherwise inaccessible to a seventy-ton Abram. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *There simply might not be enough technical breakthroughs with efforts to build lightweight composites as survivable as heavy armor in the immediate future, Army weapons developers have explained. So while newer, lighter, faster vehicles may be less likely to be “hit” given its speed, technical de...

Airbnb Banning Rioters, Hate Groups Ahead of Inauguration

AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago

Airbnb said it will warn all guests in the Washington region that it may bring legal action against them if they are members of hate groups or if they plan violent activities.

U.S. plans to seize Oak Flat, Apache sacred land, for copper mining on Jan. 15, 2021

Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 15 hours ago

Apache Wendsler Nosie, Jr., said the U.S. Forest Service plans to seize Oak Flat, sacred land, on January 15, 2021. Nosie asks others to come to Oak Flat now and join him in prayer, to halt the seizure of Apache sacred land for copper miningTAKE ACTION NOW | HELP SAVE OAK FLATBy Apache StrongholdCensored NewsLast month Tribes discovered that the date for the completion of a crucial environmental

I Am Now An Irreconcilable

Video Rebel, From the Trenches World Report - 15 hours ago

Video Rebel’s Blog On January 6, 2021 irreconcilable became a noun as well as an adjective. I am one of tens of millions of Americans... The post I Am Now An Irreconcilable appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Collection of Essays on Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment

Gerard N. Magliocca, Balkinization - 15 hours ago

In addition to Mark's essay that you can find in his post below, here are some other resources: 1. An op-ed in The Washington Post by Bruce Ackerman and myself, which includes a link to my draft paper on SSRN. 2. An op-ed in The New York Times by Deepak Gupta and Brian Beutler. 3. A draft paper on SSRN by Myles Lynch, which was written before last week's events. His draft goes into more detail than mine does about the congressional exclusions under Section Three.

Your Moral And Intellectual Superiors

Kate, Small Dead Animals - 15 hours ago

They wanted a culture war and a culture war is what they got. What happened last Wednesday was the apotheosis of the Hate Inc. era, when this audience-first model became the primary means of communicating facts to the population. For a hundred reasons dating back to the mid-eighties, from the advent of the Internet to… Continue reading →

‘They Send Us Plastic Sh*t’: Spanish Woman Claims Snow From Storm Filomena Fake, Not Melting

Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 15 hours ago

Sputnik Heavy snowfall from the storm Filomena hit the Mediterranean country last week, resulting in at least four deaths and causing mass cancellations of flights... The post ‘They Send Us Plastic Sh*t’: Spanish Woman Claims Snow From Storm Filomena Fake, Not Melting appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Argentina’s Cordoba Province Claims Success in Debt Restructuring

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of the central Argentine province of Cordoba, Juan Schiaretti, said on Monday an agreement had been reached with creditors to restructure around US$1.7 billion in debt as the country battles an enduring recession worsened by COVID-19. The country’s second most important province after Buenos Aires in terms of […] The post Argentina’s Cordoba Province Claims Success in Debt Restructuring appeared first on The Rio Times.

Are recreational marijuana sales in Illinois underperforming given the state’s large population?

Andrew Long, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago

While Illinois topped $1 billion in total cannabis sales in 2020 as consumers scooped up adult-use products, the new recreational marijuana market there might actually be underperforming when considering the state’s large population. Illinois consumers purchased 14.5 million recreational marijuana products last year, generating $669 million in sales. While nowhere near California’s first-year numbers, that […] Are recreational marijuana sales in Illinois underperforming given the state’s large population? is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness n...

Has Parler Peed in the Leftist' Punch Bowl??

Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 2 hours ago

Social media company Parler, which has been under attack from the far-left for their egregious sins of allowing views opposed to their own, may have have secured a new home after Amazon pulled the plug on hosting the company. The *Washington Examiner* reported Monday evening Parler is in the process of meeting requirements for securing hosting of their site by Epik, an internet webhosting company that also hosts Gab. Predictively, the nasty left-wing media activist at *VICE* weren't happy about the news as were commies at The Southern Poverty Law Center, who has criticized Epik for ...

"The Worst Part..."

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 15 hours ago

"People cry not because they're weak. It's because they've been strong too long." ~ Johnny Depp

"For Many Great Deeds..."

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 16 hours ago

"For many great deeds are accomplished in times of squalid struggle. There is a kind of stubborn, unrecognized courage which in the lowest depths tenaciously resists the pressures of necessity and ill-doing; there are noble and obscure triumphs observed by no one, unacclaimed by any fanfare. Hardship, loneliness, and penury are a battlefield which has its own heroes, sometimes greater than those lauded in history. Strong and rare characters are thus created; poverty nearly always a foster-mother, may become a true mother, distress may be the nursemaid of pride, and misfortune the m...

Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighters Can Supplement a Lack of F-22 Raptors

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *F-22, * A sixth-generation aircraft will be expected to complement and operate alongside the F-35. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Newer networking technologies, such as radios able to connect F-22s and F-35s in stealth mode and two-way LINK 16 connectivity between the two fifth-generation platforms means secure interoperability between fifth- and sixth-generation fighters is expected, a technological scenario enabling a massive expansion in tactical warfare possibilities. Now that the Air Force has officially “flown” a sixth-generation stealth fighter, many ...

Drones are Now Able to Resupply U.S. Submarines at Sea

Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Caleb Larson* *U.S. Navy, * A small payload, not much larger than a small backpack, dangled from a line attached to the drone. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Alternative resupply methods are not just a topic of interest for the U.S. Navy either. The Navy’s sister service, the Marine Corps is also exploring alternative resupply techniques. The U.S. Navy just tested a new delivery system for supplying submarines while underway at sea—by drone. In a video released by the Navy, a large quadcopter-type drone seen hovering above the deck of a ballistic missile submarine. A small...

ACLU On Immunity Passports

Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago

Thanks to Ginger Taylor for posting this on hideyourFacebook from The American Civil Liberties Union: Coronavirus 'Immunity Passports' are not the Answer A system of immunity passports in the United States threatens to exacerbate racial disparities and harm the civil...

Dr. Meryl Nass: Maine EMTs Declination Form A Startling Document

Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago

By Dr. Meryl Nass, excerpted from her blog with permission. While we can, we must read everything about our healthcare choices, while they are still... choices. Dr. Nass is a physician in Maine, she was graduated from MIT and U...

This Month in History (871 AD)

Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 16 hours ago

JANUARY 871: Elements of the Danish “Great Heathen Army” repulsed the Saxon assault on their base at Reading, England. The first Battle of Reading was just one of a series of battles, with honors to both sides, that took place following the invasion of the Kingdom of Wessex by an army of Danes led by […] The post This Month in History (871 AD) appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

Musical Interlude: Peder B. Helland, "Dance of Life"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 16 hours ago

*Peder B. Helland, "Dance of Life"* Fantasy music for relaxation and meditation. *Absolutely beautiful!* Be kind to yourself, relax, and savor this at full screen!

Young Venezuelans Turn to Selling Adult Content to Survive Economic Crisis

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Like many other young Venezuelans, Valery Lopez has found a way to survive the South American country's crippling economic crisis: through online sexual content. Lopez, 20, loves her body and by exposing it online she has found a way to avoid joining the exodus of five million migrants the UN […] The post Young Venezuelans Turn to Selling Adult Content to Survive Economic Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.

What bills have already been introduced in the House

Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 17 hours ago

To start this year off right, knowing what is happening in the U.S. Congress is essential to planning our futures as citizens. I strongly urge every American no matter what political party or non=party affiliation to take time to scan at least weekly what is being introduced. You can do so at this address. For as long as I am blogging for Hardnox, this is one of my main goals. However, I am not perfect and certainly can miss something of interest to you readers. It should be your main goal this year and every year to remain vigilant and … Continue reading →

Links 1/12/2021

Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Peat Bogs: Restoring Them Could Slow Climate Change – and Revive a Forgotten World

Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Past destruction of Britain's peat bogs released massive amounts of carbon; restoring them could allow them to sequester carbon once again.

Mexico and Argentina Align Satellite Networks to Resolve Regional Challenges

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In collaboration with the National Commission for Space Activities (CONAE) of Argentina, the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) recently launched a digital platform to improve the integration of satellite data for environmental monitoring in Latin America. The Comprehensive Regional Satellite Information System (SIRIS) provides access to satellite information in order to […] The post Mexico and Argentina Align Satellite Networks to Resolve Regional Challenges appeared first on The Rio Times.

Time Of Prophets - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins

Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 17 hours ago

*Time of prophets* *Revealers of the truth* *All speak from One Source* *©** 2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: I view the prophet as someone who is Divinely inspired and can see events clearly either in the present or future. I believe that one definition of a prophet is a revealer of truth whether social, political, or spiritually. So, in a sense we are in a time of many prophets. In the darkess of times, prophets are more inspired to reveal truth through all the layers and layers of lies. I was inspired, wrote and published this poem in the haiku style of poetry for the firs...

More Than 3,300 People Apply to Join Commission Rewriting Chile’s Constitution

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - More than 3,300 hopefuls have applied for selection to the commission that will rewrite Chile’s dictatorship-era constitution, the top electoral body said Monday, January 12th. Applicants had until midnight to register their interest, after which the Electoral Service will publish the official list. The 14 million eligible voters will then […] The post More Than 3,300 People Apply to Join Commission Rewriting Chile’s Constitution appeared first on The Rio Times.

Lockdown ‘INEFFECTIVE’ against spread of COVID-19, may even increase risk to vulnerable populations, research claims

barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago

A Stanford University study claims mandatory stay-at-home orders and business closures have “no clear, significant beneficial effect” on Covid-19 case growth and may even lead to more frequent infections in nursing homes.

Every day, we're witnessing the deliberate destruction of our constitution and our rights

Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago

If the progressive left were to issue a formal declaration of war on the US constitution and the rights it recognizes, it could not do more in practice to destroy those rights than what we're seeing right now. Be in no doubt that the current onslaught - political, social, economic, and in every other way - against the values we have cherished for generations is precisely that: *a war.* It's a war the progressives do not intend to lose - and that we *dare not* lose. Rather than try to restate everything myself, here are a number of articles that encapsulate what's going on. ...

Argentina Partially Resumes Corn Exports Amid Strike

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's Agriculture Ministry announced Monday, January 12th, corn exports will partially resume, reversing a previous decision. The move came amid the beginning of a three-day strike which was called by the Liaison Table -- a group of four producers representing the bulk of the country's agricultural sector . . . […] The post Argentina Partially Resumes Corn Exports Amid Strike appeared first on The Rio Times.

A new Conservative Age on the rise

Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 18 hours ago

I don’t know where everyone is in their shock at the swiftness and viciousness of the events unfolding. Frankly I am barely holding myself together. Perhaps you are as well. Dr. Turley has the following video which you may want to hear. He maintains contact with people in Europe as well as Trump and what is happening in the U.S. Normally, I tend to begin listening then skip over but this video may help someone out in our readership so I decided to place here today. It carries mostly a positive message, an admonition, and to some a warning. –##– … Continue reading →

Meat Grinder at Yelnya: The First Soviet Success of World War II

Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago

*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Weeks of heavy fighting produced the first Red Army victory of the war on the Eastern Front. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Although Yelnya became nothing more than a footnote in the history of the war on the Eastern Front, it showed what a determined Red Army could accomplish. The smell of victory was in the air as the forces of Field Marshal Fedor von Bock’s Army Group Center continued to drive deep into the Ukraine during the final week of June 1941. To most of the young soldiers of the army group it seemed that this would be anoth...

Why No Tank Can Stand Up to the M1 Abrams

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 17 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *M1 Abrams, * The battle-tested platform has over the years, continued to incorporate cutting-edge innovations. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Abrams V4, to fully emerge by the mid-2020s, will include new sensors, color cameras, laser rangefinder technology, ammunition data links and meteorological sensors help weapons sights and fire control account for weather conditions when it comes to firing rounds at enemy targets. It may have the same basic external configuration, weight and 120-millimeter cannon, but today’s Abrams tank is, simply put, far more le...

Cash in the Time of Covid: Down But Not Out

Nick Corbishley, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Physical cash should still have an important -- albeit diminished -- role to play in the economy of the future.

Slow recovery after worst snowstorm since 1971 hits Spain

The Watchers » Latest articles - 17 hours ago

A moist, low-pressure weather system over the Atlantic ocean collided with a cold air mass sitting over western Europe on January 7 and 8, 2021, resulting in heavy rainfall and flash floods in southern parts of Spain, and the heaviest snowfall in central, northern,...... Read more »

Mexico Could Buy 24 Million Doses of Russia’s Sputnik COVID-19 Vaccine

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico is considering acquiring 24 million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine and will receive its first batch of AstraZeneca jabs from Argentina to finish production of them, a top Mexican health official said. Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell, who traveled to Buenos Aires last week to discuss Argentina’s […] The post Mexico Could Buy 24 Million Doses of Russia’s Sputnik COVID-19 Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.

“The most horrific time of my career.” What do you do when you realize years of your published work is built on an error?

Leto Sapunar, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago

In September 2019 Nicola Smith, a molecular pharmacologist in Australia, faced a brutal decision. She’d realized that she’d made a mistake — or rather, failed to catch a mistake in her group’s research before the crippling error was published — in two academic articles which were the culmination of years of work. And she could … Continue reading “The most horrific time of my career.” What do you do when you realize years of your published work is built on an error?

Facing their Failure to meet 2020 Biodiversity Targets, World Leaders Pledge Action & Funds

Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 12 (IPS) - French President Emmanuel Macron convened the 4th edition of the One Planet Summit for Biodiversity with a concession – that after a decade, the world has failed to take the action needed to stem global biodiversity loss. The Jan. 10 event, hosted virtually by France, the United Nations and the World Bank, focused on four areas for urgent action; protecting land and maritime species, promoting agroecology, mobilising finance for biodiversity and protecting tropical forests, species and human health. Read the full story, “Facing their Failure to meet ...

Will a Second Term for Guterres Undermine Campaign for First Female UN Chief in 76 Years?

Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 12 (IPS) - The United Nations has been one of the most vociferous advocates of gender empowerment and a persistent critic of gender discrimination worldwide. Read the full story, “Will a Second Term for Guterres Undermine Campaign for First Female UN Chief in 76 Years?”, on globalissues.org →

Brazil´s Congress Considers Reducing Governors’ Power Over State and Civil Police

Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Congress is preparing to vote on two Civil and State Police framework bills that limit the power of governors over the armed forces of states and the Federal District. The bills introduce changes in the police structure, such as the creation of a general's rank, currently exclusive to the Armed […] The post Brazil´s Congress Considers Reducing Governors’ Power Over State and Civil Police appeared first on The Rio Times.

US plans to accuse Iran of having links to Al-Qaeda: media

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago

[image: US plans to accuse Iran of having links to Al-Qaeda: media] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo intends to use recently “declassified intelligence” information to publicly accuse Iran of having links to Al-Qaeda, two sources told the Reuters News Agency. According to Reuters, this accusation by Pompeo comes as part of his last-minute move against Iran before handing over power to the elected President, Joe Biden. On Monday, Pompeo said that the US State Department will notify Congress of its intention to designate Yemen’s Ansarallah Movement as a...

Rare footage of IRGC forces during battle for Aleppo: video

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago

[image: Rare footage of IRGC forces during battle for Aleppo: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – A rare video of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) participating in the battle for Aleppo was recently released by the Tasnim Agency. In the video, the IRGC forces can be seen firing its 152-mm laser-guided artillery shells toward the enemy positions in an undisclosed part of the Aleppo Governorate. 🔴چند نكته درباره كليپ معروف امروز كه در آن، نيروهاي توپخانه #سپاه، با گلوله هاي هدايت ليزري كراسنوپول، اهدافي را در #سوريه مورد اصابت قرار مي دهند. Continue reading Rare foota...

Iran reveals it exports heavy water to 8 countries

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago

[image: Iran reveals it exports heavy water to 8 countries] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The spokesman for the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization, Behrouz Kamalandi, revealed on Monday that his country produces heavy water to meet its needs and exports it to 8 countries around the world. In a statement to the Iranian media, Kamalandi said that “heavy water is produced in the country to cover the necessary need and even exported to about 8 countries in the world.” He stressed that the development of the Iranian nuclear industry will not stop, pointing out: “We should not allow any...

Trump safe at a Texas air force base, has the support of the military

Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 18 hours ago

Powerful explosion targets military vehicles in southern Yemen

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago

[image: Powerful explosion targets military vehicles in southern Yemen] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – An explosion targeted military vehicles in the Abdul Aziz area of ​​the Mansoura district in the Yemeni governorate of Aden last night. Colonel Muhammad Qaid Aqib, Director of Al-Drain Police in the Aden Governorate, was seriously injured after an explosive device was detonated in his vehicle. Aden Security Director General Mutahhar Ali Naji Al-Shuaibi said: “The security services in Aden will never be lenient with those who beg themselves to destabilize security and stability in ...

At least 13 Dead, Hundreds Hospitalized as Record Snowstorms Sweep Japan

Cap Allon, Electroverse - 18 hours ago

10+ monitoring stations along the Sea of Japan coast have just broken their all-time snowfall records, with many more busting historic low temperature benchmarks. The post At least 13 Dead, Hundreds Hospitalized as Record Snowstorms Sweep Japan appeared first on Electroverse.

Cuba joins Iran and Syria on US state sponsor of terrorism list

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago

[image: Cuba joins Iran and Syria on US state sponsor of terrorism list] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday that he will put Cuba back on the list of countries that sponsor terrorism, an obstacle to the expected efforts of President-elect Joe Biden to ease tensions. “With this measure, we will once again hold the Cuban government accountable and send a clear message that the Castro regime must end its support for international terrorism and sabotage of American justice,” Pompeo said in a statement , referring to former leaders Fidel and R...

Israeli warplanes fly over Beirut for 2nd time in 4 days

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago

[image: Israeli warplanes fly over Beirut for 2nd time in 4 days] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The Israeli Air Force carried out a new round of flights over the Lebanese capital, Beirut, after violating the Levantine country’s airspace. The Israeli warplanes were seen flying over the southern suburbs (Dahieh) of Beirut, marking the second time in the past four days that they flown over the Lebanese capital. While Israel often violates Lebanese airspace, their presence above Beirut has sparked further outrage from the government, as these flights are carried out over the most dens...

Turkey has no plan to purchase Russia’s Su-35 over US F-35

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago

[image: Turkey has no plan to purchase Russia’s Su-35 over US F-35] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The head of Turkish Defense Industries, Ismail Demir, said on Monday that Turkey does not intend to buy Russian Sukhoi-35 fighters instead of the American F-35, which Washington has halted delivery due to Ankara’s acquisition of the Russian S-400 air defense system. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said repeatedly that Ankara will take measures, including searching for the same equipment in other countries, if Washington refuses to sell it the latest F-35 fighters. Continue ...

Iran begins ‘major missile exercises’ in Persian Gulf

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago

[image: Iran begins ‘major missile exercises’ in Persian Gulf] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 A.M.) – The Iranian Armed Forces began “major missile exercises” in the Sea of Oman on Tuesday, as they continue to display their military strength in the Persian Gulf region. The scheduled missile exercises are taking place in the Kanark region of the Sistan and Baluchistan provinces, which are located in the southeastern part of the Islamic Republic. The exercises include the use of their Makran and Zara warships, which carry powerful missile launchers that will be tested during the maneuvers. ...

Syrian Army launches large-scale operation along Jordanian border

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago

[image: Syrian Army launches large-scale operation along Jordanian border] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a large-scale military operation along the Jordanian border with the Al-Sweida Governorate, following the kidnapping of several civilians by terrorist groups in the area. According to a field report from the Al-Sweida Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army and other elements from the government security forces launched the large-scale operation at dawn on January 11th; they reportedly encircled the area where the suspects were hiding out near the Jo...

U.S. F-4 Phantom vs. Russia's MiG-21 Over Vietnam (Who Wins?)

Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 18 hours ago

*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Although their attributes were considerably different, the F-4 Phantom and MiG-21 fighters met their match in the skies over Vietnam. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The U.S. military retired the Phantom from combat use in 1996. During the protracted air war in the skies over Vietnam, two fighter interceptor and air superiority planes emerged as the most prominent aircraft of their type. These were the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom and the Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21. When these supersonic fighters met in combat, the skills of the individual...

Brazil Government Limits Syringe Production Against Covid, Industry Says

Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the large plant in northern Manaus, machines operate 24 hours a day at full capacity. The automated production lines ensure minimum contact among the 400 employees, who did not have their working hours reduced during the pandemic. Quite the opposite: the demand for hospital supplies increased by 10%. While […] The post Brazil Government Limits Syringe Production Against Covid, Industry Says appeared first on The Rio Times.

One Year After Buying Avon, Natura & Co Has Big Dream: to Conquer China

Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Natura & Co can celebrate the first Avon acquisition anniversary. The group, which has become the fourth in beauty worldwide, has reached the highest market value of its history at the turn of the year and is worth over R$70.7 (US$13.5) billion. The company is now ready to expedite its […] The post One Year After Buying Avon, Natura & Co Has Big Dream: to Conquer China appeared first on The Rio Times.

Why the UK Government Has Delayed Elections for So Long

Toby James, Alistair Clark, The National Interest - 19 hours ago

*Toby James, Alistair Clark* *Politics, Europe* The UK has delayed their elections longer than most countries – and England still isn't ready to hold pandemic votes in May. Which activities are essential during a pandemic? Across England, school buildings have been closed, as have many shops, businesses and sports facilities. So what about elections? Should they go ahead? It’s an important question since local elections are scheduled to take place in the UK in May. Among them are the English elections that were originally meant to take place in May 2020 but were postponed becaus...

Politicians, Not Bureaucrats, Impede South African Civil Service Reform

Mcebisi Ndletyana, The National Interest - 19 hours ago

*Mcebisi Ndletyana* *Politics, Africa* South Africa has seen a sharp rise in protests due to incompetence within its civil service. The post-COVID-19 world will demand that governments do more with less, or at least spend within their means. Economic activity has ground to a halt. In South Africa’s case, the country was in bad shape even before the pandemic. COVID-19 coincided with the downgrading of the country’s credit status to junk. More than three million people have since lost their jobs as companies shut down, reducing revenue collection. Estimates put the shortfall in r...

By 2024, Australia Will Have 72 F-35s Flying High

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 19 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *F-35, Asia* Last month the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) took delivery of its thirtieth F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *To date, the RAAF has established one operational and one training F-35A squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown with plans to establish another operational squadron in January 2021. As of this month, five RAAF F-35 jets have been assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, with the first F-35 jet delivered to Williamtown in 2018. Last month the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) took delivery of its thirtieth...

U.S. University Offers Scholarships to Brazilians for Two-Week Courses in 2022

Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The LAIOB Experience, part of the LAIOB Group (Latin America Institute of Business), is open for applications for its short term program offering up to 100% scholarships to Brazilians at the University of Akron, Ohio, U.S.A. Applications are open until February 21st at 11:59 PM. Students will start in February […] The post U.S. University Offers Scholarships to Brazilians for Two-Week Courses in 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Banco do Brasil to Close 361 Branches and Announces to Disconnect 5,000 Staff

Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a statement sent to investors, the institution announced that it will close 361 branches and offices, as well as resizing the workforce with voluntary severance packages (VSP). Membership is expected to reach 5,000 employees. The bank is planning to adapt its service network in 361 municipalities, maintaining its own […] The post Banco do Brasil to Close 361 Branches and Announces to Disconnect 5,000 Staff appeared first on The Rio Times.

Meghan and Harry: take away their titles

George Callaghan, The Duran - 19 hours ago

Submitted by George Callaghan… Can the gruesome twosome sink any lower? Since Meghan first met Prince Harry he has gone from the clown prince to an SJW. The prince might have continued as puer aeternus. Not so long ago HRH could put away cannikins of hard liquor before hitting a nightclub. He would assault a […]