Sanctions Should Be Imposed on the U.S.
Sanctions Should Be Imposed on the U.S.
Another year, another set of coups that we can expect to be administered by the West.
Hailed as a Model for Successful Intervention, Libya Proves to be the Exact Opposite
Egypt bombs IS in Libya after beheadings video
Egypt says it has bombed Islamic State targets in Libya, hours after the militants released video of apparent beheadings of 21 Egyptian Christians.
New front in Islamic State war as Egypt retaliates in Libya for beheadings
Civilians killed as Egypt launches air strikes in Libya
At least seven civilians killed in northeast Libya as Cairo vows to “punish” ISIL for beheading 21 Egyptian Christians.
Italy Ready to Lead Coalition in Libya to Prevent “Caliphate Across the Sea”
Italy is ready to lead a multilateral effort to tackle the growing threat from jihadists in Libya and prevent “a caliphate” forming across the sea from Europe”s shores, the Italian defence minister has said.
In a failing state, an anti-Islamist general mounts a divisive campaign
Islamic State militants “burn to death 45 in Iraq”
UAE Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria
Attack Hits Oil Refineries in ISIS-Held Territory
Talking to Isis Could Lead to Peace
The highly politicised “listing” of armed groups by governments has been found to achieve very little
Islamic State Arrests 250 Iraqi Soldiers
Large Iraqi force deployed to Ozem sub-district, north of Baghdad
Pro-Iran militias” success in Iraq could undermine U.S.
The Putin-Did-It Conspiracy Theory
A new truce agreement in Ukraine rekindles hope that the bloodshed can be reduced if not stopped, but Official Washington”s gross misunderstanding of the crisis, blaming everything on Russia”s President Putin, raises doubts and portends a potentially grave catastrophe, writes Robert Parry.
Kiev, rebels accuse each other of breaching ceasefire, heavy artillery withdrawal in doubt
When it comes to its morality, Israel prefers not to be tried
Taliban ‘reject offer of Afghan government posts’
The Taliban have been offered posts in the new Afghan government but have turned them down, the BBC understands.
Senate warns ‘strong response’ prepared to Palestinian ICC action
Key members of the United States Senate issued a warning to the Palestinian Authority on Friday, warning the “deplorable, counterproductive” decision to join the International Criminal Court “will be met with a strong response.”
When it comes to its morality, Israel prefers not to be tried
For a country that insists it’s done nothing wrong, Israel sure acts like it has something to hide.
Al Qaeda Source: AQAP Directed Paris Attack
A source within al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has provided The Intercept with a full statement claiming responsibility for the attack against the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris…
Boko Haram May Have Killed Thousands in Attack, Say Experts
Federal prosecutors recommend charges against ex-CIA chief David Petraeus
The FBI and Justice Department prosecutors have recommended bringing felony charges against retired Gen. David Petraeus for providing classified information to his former mistress while he was director of the CIA, officials said, leaving Attorney General Eric Holder to decide whether to seek an indictment that could send the pre-eminent military officer of his generation to prison.
Does the ‘Islamic State’ have financial problems?
The Jihadi organisation “Islamic State” is believed to be the richest terror group in the world. But their operations cost a fortune – so they may run into financial problems medium-term.
Gunmen Hunted After 12 Killed At Paris Magazine
Two masked men shout “we have avenged the prophet” and “God is
At least 12 dead in Paris after attack on satirical newspaper
US Investigating Civilian Casualties in Airstrikes Against ISIS
Iran, top general saved Baghdad from falling to IS: Iraq MP
Was Naftali Bennett responsible for a massacre of Lebanese civilians?
Controversy erupts over Bayit Yehudi chief’s role in events that led to the Kfar Kana massacre during Operation Grapes of Wrath.
Car bomb kills 35 people outside Yemen police college
The Problem with Obama’s Cuba Speech
The Problem with Obama’s Cuba Speech
Obama Intends to Lift Several Restrictions Against Cuba on His Own
The US – not Cuba – comes in from the cold
Who’s afraid of Cuba? Almost nobody anymore.
The ill-fated schemes to upend Castro
US congressional leaders vow to block Cuba embassy and ambassador
Opponents of Obama initiatives threaten to curtail funding as 2016 presidential aspirants stake out their embargo positions
Not much chance of Congress stopping Cuba policy
Obama has power to further weaken Cuba sanctions
US Was at Odds With World Over Cuba Policy
U.S. spy freed by Cuba was longtime asset
The American Spy Traded in the U.S.-Cuba Diplomatic Breakthrough
If It’s True on Cuba, It’s True on Iran
America’s Cuba policy has long been an open joke in international circles. Seldom has a country pursued such a futile policy for so long while clearly recognizing its senselessness. It’s probably the foremost example of how American domestic politics can take its foreign policy hostage, leaving everyone a loser.
Rand Paul Breaks with Other 2016 Candidates on Cuba
The Evidence That North Korea Hacked Sony Is Flimsy
Obama Vows U.S. Response to North Korea Cyberattack on Sony
US delays release of study on 1953 Iran coup
Russia warns US over sanctions bill
West’s sanctions on Russia bite, but backlash could hurt
As Vladimir Putin tries to gloss over his country’s economic problems, ordinary Russians are starting to feel the double whammy of falling oil prices and sanctions. But has the West bitten off more than it can chew?
China Prepares To Bailout Russia
Russia signs deals with China to help weather sanctions
Western Nations Want to Chain ‘the Russian Bear’ – Putin
Stakes are high as US plays the oil card against Iran and Russia
Washington is trying to drive down prices by flooding the market with crude but risks collateral damage to its own shale industry
Ruble Takedown Exposes Cracks in Putin’s Defense
What Putin is not telling us
The perfect storm evolves in two fronts; an overt economic war – as in siege by sanctions – and a concerted, covert, shadow attack to the heart of the Russian economy. Washington’s endgame is clear: impoverish and defang the adversary and force him to meekly bow to the ‘Empire of Chaos’s’ whims. And bragging about it all the way to “victory.”
Free Fall of the Ruble – A brilliant ploy of Russian economic Wizards? Who’s chess game?
Financial Imperialists Attack Russia
Financial Market Manipulation Is The New Trend: Can It Continue?
Russia says EU sanctions on Crimea unacceptable
European leaders warn against too much economic pain on Russia
Bahrain May Start Importing Russian Gas From 2017
A senior official said that gas will be transported by sea from Russia to Bahrain but did not specify the amount of gas that will be imported.
Top Islamic militants killed; more US troops going to Iraq
Officials: Boko Haram kidnaps 185 women and children, kills 32 people
Glenn Greenwald Blasts Dick Cheney And President Obama On Torture
“The reason why Dick Cheney is able to go on ‘Meet The Press’ instead of being where he should be — which is in the dock at The Hague or in a federal prison — is because President Obama and his administration made the decision not to prosecute any of the people who implemented this torture regime despite the fact that it was illegal and criminal,” Greenwald said.
The lesson of the torture report: Governments lie
Billion Dollar Surveillance Blimp to Launch over Maryland
Dump the Dollar, Says Ecuadorean President
President Rafael Correa says the U.S. dollar is the “exact opposite” of what Ecuador needs.