Dave DeCamp (2023-01-30). Reports: Airstrikes Hit Refrigerator Trucks on Syria-Iraq Border. news.antiwar.com Airstrikes targeting a convoy of trucks launched by unidentified aircraft were reported on the Syria-Iraq border on Sunday. According to The Times of Israel, Syria's Sham FM radio station and other local media reports said six refrigerator trucks were hit. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) also reported six refrigerator trucks were targeted …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-01-30). 51 Years of Crimes against Humanity: From Bloody Sunday in Derry, Northern Ireland to Croatia, Kosovo and Iraq. globalresearch.ca Almost forty years later: The 00 page Saville Commission Report into the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Derry, Northern Ireland, fails to identify who were the perpetrators, both within H.M government and the British Army.

Dave DeCamp (2023-01-30). Reports: Airstrikes Hit Refrigerator Trucks on Syria-Iraq Border. news.antiwar.com Airstrikes targeting a convoy of trucks launched by unidentified aircraft were reported on the Syria-Iraq border on Sunday. According to The Times of Israel, Syria's Sham FM radio station and other local media reports said six refrigerator trucks were hit. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) also reported six refrigerator trucks were targeted …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-01-30). 51 Years of Crimes against Humanity: From Bloody Sunday in Derry, Northern Ireland to Croatia, Kosovo and Iraq. globalresearch.ca Almost forty years later: The 00 page Saville Commission Report into the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Derry, Northern Ireland, fails to identify who were the perpetrators, both within H.M government and the British Army.

teleSUR, jm, JGN (2023-01-30). Gandhi, el defensor de la lucha pacífica y la no violencia. telesurtv.net En homenaje a la figura de Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), cada 2 de octubre se conmemora el Día Internacional de la No Violencia.

alexhaljohn (2023-01-29). The Weekly Round-up: Nadhim Zahawi, Windrush reforms, and accommodation for vulnerable children. ukhumanrightsblog.com 30th January 2023 by Hal McNulty In the news Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked from the Cabinet after making what he calls a "careless and not deliberate" mistake with his taxes. He reportedly paid a 30% penalty fee on top of the money owed to HMRC in connection with his use of an offshore company …

thecommunists (2023-01-29). Capitalists are causing inflation, not workers! thecommunists.org Download this leaflet as a pdf. With the cost of living soaring, public services falling apart and anger growing, our rulers are blaming, in equal measure, the workers (for daring to defend their wages) and Vladimir Putin (for daring to resist Nato). Tory chair Nadhim Zahawi recently blamed both, declaring that nurses have chosen the …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-01-28). 51 Years of Crimes against Humanity: From Bloody Sunday in Derry, Northern Ireland to Croatia, Kosovo and Iraq. globalresearch.ca Almost forty years later: The 00 page Saville Commission Report into the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Derry, Northern Ireland, fails to identify who were the perpetrators, both within H.M government and the British Army.

americanthinker (2023-01-27). It's time to elect Harmeet Dhillon as Party Chair. americanthinker.com The GOP needs to purge the crony class.

Media Lens (2023-01-27). Collapsing Britain and the Climate Crisis. dissidentvoice.org People in power get nervous when the population's trust in national institutions plummets. It has often been a precursor of significant social unrest, even revolutions. This is an underlying reason why UK prime minister Rishi Sunak proclaimed, in the face of mounting pressure over the tax affairs of Nadhim Zahawi, chairman of the Conservative Party …

North West Protection Advocacy (2023-01-27). Santos ignores cumulative impact of new Pilliga gas pipeline. greenleft.org.au Faulty valves, broken vents and a myriad of technical problems have already been shown to be standard operational features in Santos' gas projects, reports North West Protection Advocacy.

americanthinker (2023-01-27). It's time to elect Harmeet Dhillon as Party Chair. americanthinker.com The GOP needs to purge the crony class.

Media Lens (2023-01-27). Collapsing Britain and the Climate Crisis. dissidentvoice.org People in power get nervous when the population's trust in national institutions plummets. It has often been a precursor of significant social unrest, even revolutions. This is an underlying reason why UK prime minister Rishi Sunak proclaimed, in the face of mounting pressure over the tax affairs of Nadhim Zahawi, chairman of the Conservative Party …

Anonymous103 (2023-01-26). Military Situation In Iraq On January 26, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-01-26). 'International Resistance' Targets Another U.S. Supply Convoy In Iraq. southfront.org File image. | Early on January 26, a convoy moving logistic supplies for the United States-led coalition was targeted with an explosive device as it was passing near the town of al-Yusufiyah to the south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, | The so-called International Resistance claimed responsibility for the attack a few hours later. In a statement, the shadowy group said that the convoy was "damaged." No casualties were reported as a result of the attack."By the grace of God Almighty and your prayers for you…

Rick Rozoff (2023-01-26). Fighting tomorrow's wars today: NATO defense chiefs discuss Ukraine, Kosovo, Iraq with global partners. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationJanuary 24, 2023 NATO Chiefs of Defence Meet in Brussels On 18 and 19 January 2023, the NATO Military Committee, joined by invitees Finland and Sweden, met in Chiefs of Defence format in Brussels. The Chiefs of Defence discussed the strengthening of the Defence and Deterrence posture of the Alliance by increasing readiness, …

Staff (2023-01-26). Fight Over Trump Facebook Ban Called 'Huge Distraction' From Deeper Issues With Big Tech. commondreams.org Fight for the Future director Evan Greer argued Wednesday that the battle over whether former President Donald Trump should be banned from major social media platforms like Facebook is "a huge distraction" from broader Big Tech conversations that are urgently needed. "Discussions about online content moderation and what policies are needed to ensure human rights, …

Michael Klare (2023-01-25). The Pentagon's Massive Intelligence Failure on China. fpif.org Given the secrecy typically accorded to the military and the inclination of government officials to skew data to satisfy the preferences of those in power, intelligence failures are anything but unusual in this country's security affairs. In 2003, for instance, President George W. Bush invaded Iraq based on claims — later found to be

unitedEditor (2023-01-25). ISIS, the US Army and Rasmus Paludan. uwidata.com In Sweden, a person named Rasmus Paludan burned the Holy Quran in front of the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm under police surveillance. The Swedish government described the incident as a manifestation of freedom of expression. The goal: Clash of civilizations In many parts of the Middle East, especially in Iraq and Syria, ISIS has set …

Zaher Mousa (2023-01-25). The US Holds Iraq Hostage with the Dollar. globalresearch.ca

Cristina Escobar (2023-01-25). Sundance: 'Going Varsity in Mariachi' Brims With Cultural Pride (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com Latino Rebels speaks with the directors of 'Going Varsity in Mariachi,' a documentary that follows a high school's mariachi band in South Texas as it attempts to win the state championship. The film was shown at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

Anonymous103 (2023-01-24). Military Situation In Iraq On January 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Tashkil al-Warithin group claims responsibility for the drone attack on Tanf base. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |

Chris Garaffa (2023-01-24). Tribunal in Washington Calls on President Biden to End Prosecution of Julian Assange and to Defend Rights of Journalists and Whistleblowers. covertactionmagazine.com Nearly 13 years after WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange released the video Collateral Murder exposing the brutal and intentional killing of Iraqi civilians and two Reuters journalists, over 1 people packed the same room in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. for the Belmarsh Tribunal. January 20th's sitting was the third of the Tribunal, following …

Danny O'Brien (2023-01-24). In Cuba, housing is a right! workers.org Portland, Oregon I work at a congregate shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Portland, Oregon, where the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development considers 5,228 people homeless. Of those, 3,057 are unsheltered in Multnomah County alone. My experience in working there has shown me that there is limited cooperation . . . |

Jessica Corbett (2023-01-24). 'Sounds Like a Plan': Biden Given Roadmap for 100% Clean Energy by 2035. commondreams.org

Chris Garaffa (2023-01-24). Tribunal in Washington Calls on President Biden to End Prosecution of Julian Assange and to Defend Rights of Journalists and Whistleblowers. covertactionmagazine.com Nearly 13 years after WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange released the video Collateral Murder exposing the brutal and intentional killing of Iraqi civilians and two Reuters journalists, over 1 people packed the same room in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. for the Belmarsh Tribunal. January 20th's sitting was the third of the Tribunal, following …

Danny O'Brien (2023-01-24). In Cuba, housing is a right! workers.org Portland, Oregon I work at a congregate shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Portland, Oregon, where the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development considers 5,228 people homeless. Of those, 3,057 are unsheltered in Multnomah County alone. My experience in working there has shown me that there is limited cooperation . . . |

Jessica Corbett (2023-01-24). 'Sounds Like a Plan': Biden Given Roadmap for 100% Clean Energy by 2035. commondreams.org

Michael T. Klare (2023-01-23). Pentagon's Report on China Doesn't Say a Word About Threat of Climate Crisis. truthout.org Given the secrecy typically accorded to the military and the inclination of government officials to skew data to satisfy the preferences of those in power, intelligence failures are anything but unusual in this country's security affairs. In 2003, for instance, President George W. Bush invaded Iraq based on claims — later found to be baseless — that its leader, Saddam Hussein… |

Michael T. Klare (2023-01-23). Pentagon No Match for Biggest China Threat: Massive Carbon Emissions. commondreams.org

Given the secrecy typically accorded to the military and the inclination of government officials to skew data to satisfy the preferences of those in power, intelligence failures are anything but unusual in this country's security affairs. In 2003, for instance, President George W. Bush invaded Iraq based on claims — later found to be

Staff (2023-01-23). Free Julian Assange: Noam Chomsky, Dan Ellsberg & Jeremy Corbyn Lead Call at Belmarsh Tribunal. democracynow.org Former British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, famed linguist and dissident Noam Chomsky and others gave testimony Friday at the Belmarsh Tribunal in Washington, D.C., calling on President Biden to drop charges against Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has been languishing for close to four years in the harsh Belmarsh prison in London while appealing extradition to the United States. If convicted in the United States, Julian Assange could face up to 175 years in jail for violating the U.S. Espionage Act for publishing documents that exposed U.S. war crimes in Iraq a…

Suadad al-Salhy (2023-01-23). Iraq: US Dollar-smuggling Crackdown Leaves Baghdad Struggling to Pay Wages. globalresearch.ca

Suadad al-Salhy (2023-01-23). Iraq: US Dollar-smuggling Crackdown Leaves Baghdad Struggling to Pay Wages. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-01-23). Free Julian Assange: Noam Chomsky, Dan Ellsberg & Jeremy Corbyn Lead Call at Belmarsh Tribunal. democracynow.org Former British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, famed linguist and dissident Noam Chomsky and others gave testimony Friday at the Belmarsh Tribunal in Washington, D.C., calling on President Biden to drop charges against Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has been languishing for close to four years in the harsh Belmarsh prison in London while appealing extradition to the United States. If convicted in the United States, Julian Assange could face up to 175 years in jail for violating the U.S. Espionage Act for publishing documents that exposed U.S. war crimes in Iraq a…

Andy Kroll (2023-01-22). Climate Change Will Supersede Everything. tomdispatch.com Given the secrecy typically accorded to the military and the inclination of government officials to skew data to satisfy the preferences of those in power, intelligence failures are anything but unusual in this country's security affairs. In 2003, for instance, President George W. Bush invaded Iraq based on claims — later found to be baseless — that its leader, Saddam Hussein, was developing or already possessed weapons of mass destruction. Similarly, the instant collapse of the Afghan government in August 2021, when the U.S. completed the withdrawal of its forces from that country, came as a shock on…

Anonymous103 (2023-01-22). Military Situation In Iraq On January 22, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-01-22). Iraqi F-16, AC-208 Warplanes Hunt Down ISIS Terrorists In Diyala (Videos). southfront.org This file photo shows an Iraqi Air Force AC-208 Cessna Caravan aircrew launch a Hellfire missile during a previous test at a target on the Aziziyah Training Range, south of Baghdad, Nov. 8, 2010. US Army photo by SGT Brandon Bolick. | The Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) has carried out a new series of airstrikes on ISIS terrorists in the eastern Iraqi province of Diyala. | On January 20, Iraqi F-16 fighter jets carried out airstrikes on four hideouts of the terrorist group in an area of Diyala located to the nort…

Anonymous669 (2023-01-22). Iraqi 'Resistance' Claims Two C-RAM Systems Were Destroyed In Recent Attack On U.S. Convoy. southfront.org The Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Missile gun fires flares during a weapons test at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2010. The C-RAM has the ability to fire up to 4, 0 rounds per minute to protect the base against incoming projectiles. Taken on 31 January 2010 by Senior Airman Brittany Bateman, U.S. Air Force. | On January 21, an Iraqi group known as the International Resistance claimed that it destroyed two Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) systems during a recent att…

_____ (2023-01-22). What Prompted the Urgent, Secretive Summit in Abu Dhabi? strategic-culture.org Key Arab heads of state convened this week for an emergency meeting that excluded the Saudis and Kuwaitis. The likely hot topics under discussion were Egypt's economic collapse and Israel's aggressive escalations. | By Abdel Bari ATWAN | On 18 January, the United Arab Emirates hastily arranged a consultative summit in Abu Dhabi, which included the leaders of four member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). | Heads of state of the Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE attended the urgent summit, along with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II. | The absence of Cro…

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-01-22). 'They Don't Want Me': Ed Reed Says Bethune-Cookman Won't Hire Him As Football Coach. newsone.com Ed Reed attends the Fan Controlled Football Season v2.0 Playoffs on June 4, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Brett Davis/Fan Controlled Football / Getty | During an expletive-laden, impassioned address in front of recruits, players and parents that was also streamed on social media, Reed is shown on a…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-01-18). Aiding Myanmar's Military Regime. dissidentvoice.org International relations remains the sum game of vast hypocrisies, a patchwork of compromises and the compromised. Every moral condemnation of a regime's conduct is bound to be shown up as an exercise in double standards, often implicating the accusers. In the case of the military regime in Myanmar, double standards are not only modish but …

_____ (2023-01-17). Who Were the Afghans Harry Killed? strategic-culture.org The furore over Prince Harry's much-criticised remarks about his role as a helicopter pilot in the war in Afghanistan in 2012 reveals more about his critics than they do about him. Much of the abuse is hysterical or attention-grabbing, but it stems also from British amnesia about the failed wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Dave DeCamp (2023-01-17). Iraqi Prime Minister Supports Open-Ended US Troop Presence. globalresearch.ca

_____ (2023-01-17). Who Were the Afghans Harry Killed? strategic-culture.org The furore over Prince Harry's much-criticised remarks about his role as a helicopter pilot in the war in Afghanistan in 2012 reveals more about his critics than they do about him. Much of the abuse is hysterical or attention-grabbing, but it stems also from British amnesia about the failed wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

_____ (2023-01-16). Multipolarity And The Decline Of US Hegemony. popularresistance.org [Unlike] all those people talking about globalization and U.S. hegemony, Michael could see, and I also could see, the fractures underlying the system. My own approach has been characterized by such skepticism about enduring Western dominance, U.S. hegemony, dollar dominance, etc. | And after thinking and writing about small bits of it for a couple of decades I eventually came up with this book, Geopolitical Economy, from which Ben [Norton] has also taken the title of Geopolitical Economy Report, with which of course we are collaborating. | In Geopolitical Economy, I question the dominant cosmopolitan understandin…