Washington’s Iraq “Victory”
Washington’s Iraq “Victory”
The citizens of the United States still do not know why their government destroyed Iraq. “National Security” will prevent them from ever knowing. “National Security” is the cloak behind which hides the crimes of the US government.
US, UK create joint team to prepare for air strikes in Iraq – report
Iraq crisis: West must take up Tehran’s offer to block an Isis victory
World View: Extremists have a grip on the country as Sunni Muslims decide that the jihadists are preferable to persecution by the official Iraqi army
US Considering Talks With Iran on Iraq Security
Iraqi, Syrian governments begin joint airstrikes against ISIL
The Syrian government has begun coordinated airstrikes with the Iraqi government against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), AFP reports.
ISIS Forces Seize NW Iraq City of Tal Afar
The forces of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have seized yet another city in northwestern Iraq today, this time overrunning the ethnic Turkomen city of Tal Afar, just west of Mosul.
Iraq Air Strikes Drive Civilians Into Kurdish Territory
US Begins Partial Evacuation of Baghdad Embassy
Pentagon Sends More Troops to Secure Embassy Grounds
Tony Blair: west must intervene in Iraq
Ex-PM says allies should consider military options short of sending troops after denying 2003 invasion led to Isis crisis
Obama Laments the Cynicism HE Created
America to Watch Entanglement in Iraq’s Bloody Saga
Shut Off Looms as Ukraine Ends Russia Gas Talks Without a Deal
Ukraine Energy Minister Insists Govt Ready for Full Shutoff
Kenya attack: gunmen kill at least 48 people
Militants struck in coastal town of Mpeketoni while cafes and bars were packed with people watching the World Cup
The Battle for Iraq Is a Saudi War on Iran
Why the ISIS invasion of Iraq is really a war between Shiites and Sunnis for control of the Middle East. Such a setback for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has been the dream of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah for years. He has regarded Maliki as little more than an Iranian stooge, refusing to send an ambassador to Baghdad and instead encouraging his fellow rulers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman — to take a similar standoff-ish approach.
Lavrov: Iraq developments show total failure of American-British ‘adventure’
The events in Iraq are a result of the actions carried out by the US and the UK, and the situation has spiraled out of control, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told journalists.
Major General says going into Iraq was a “gargantuan” mistake we will be dealing with for 50 years
A SENIOR military figure says the UK’s intervention in Iraq was a “strategic error of gargantuan proportions”.
‘Iraq chaos is Tony Blair’s legacy’: Intervention by ex-PM in 2003 destabilised the country and left it open to extremism, says Home Office minister
The disaster unfolding in Iraq was branded ‘Tony Blair’s legacy’ last night as Britain ruled out military intervention.
Lethal legacy of Iraq crime
Aside from the tens of thousands killed directly by Western troops in Operation Shock and Awe or the 2004 destruction of Fallujah, deliberate US policy aimed at dividing opposition to their military blitzkrieg sparked a sectarian war pitting Sunni against Shia which has hardly abated since.
Blaming Obama for Iraq’s Chaos
As Islamic militants gain ground in Iraq, Official Washington’s neocons and the mainstream media are blaming President Obama for ending the U.S. military occupation, but they ignore their own role in destabilizing Iraq with the 2003 invasion
NATO launches fresh war games near Russia border
Assault on Pakistan Airport Signals Taliban’s Reach and Resilience
Karachi airport attack shows growing threat posed by Pakistani Taliban
Ukraine President Once Agent for U.S. State Department
NATO launches fresh war games near Russia border
NATO on Monday launched one of its largest military manoeuvres in the Baltic states since tensions spiked with neighbouring Russia over its annexation of Ukraine´s Crimean peninsula.
Russia launches Baltic drills alongside NATO Saber Strike war games
Lavrov: Russia won’t sanction if Kiev signs EU deal
Ukraine sees ‘understanding’ with Russia on peace moves
Ukraine, Russian Envoys Reach ‘Mutual Understanding’ on Parts of Peace Plan
Ukraine, separatists battle to control border with Russia
Dispatching B-2 Stealth Bombers to Europe
Obama’s Attempt at Intimidating Russia
John Kerry Caught in Lie to Promote War With Russia
For Western Oil Companies, Expanding in Russia Is a Dance Around Sanctions
For US foreign policy, ‘left’ and ‘right’ have little meaning
Both political parties seek hawkish reputation
Don’t Walk Away from War It’s Not the American Way
How US Policy on Iran Came to Be Based on Fabricated Documents
The key “evidence” of an Iranian nuclear weapons program comes via the MEK, a cult-like terrorist group—and was likely produced by Israel.
Meeting privately with US, Iran suggests more time for nuclear talks
Islamic Republic says negotiations over its disputed nuclear program may need to be extended by six months if July 20 deadline is not met.
Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: ’20 women abducted’ in north
Suspected Boko Haram militants have abducted at least 20 women close to where 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped in northern Nigeria, eyewitnesses say.
5 US troops killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan
The Chilcot Inquiry on Iraq, Instigated by the Perpetrators of War Crimes: The Greatest Scandal of our Generation
Just about every day in Iraq at least one person, if not scores more lose their lives wrecking family after family as a direct consequence of the US/British invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq back in 2003.
Iraq government to arm citizens to fight militants: PM
Al-Qaeda Seizes Northern Iraqi Oil Capital of Mosul
Troops Abandon Weapons, Flee
In the War on Terrorism, Only al-Qa’Ida Thrives
Exhaustion could end Syria’s bloody civil conflict, so long as foreign backers really want it
45 dead in clashes between jihadists in Syria: NGO
U.S. arms could create Syria ‘warlords’, rebel commander says
“Extremely Troubling” Documents Show How Obama Administration Embraced Foreign Detention of Terror Suspects
Changes made to a key FBI interrogation manual highlight the bureau’s increasing focus on questioning suspects—including Americans—in overseas prisons.
Sudan army says 110 rebels killed in Kordofan
Too Big To Comply? NSA Says It’s Too Large, Complex to Comply With Court Order
ILO report: A world blighted by poverty and inequality
European football leaders call on Sepp Blatter to stand down as Fifa head
European football leaders have told Fifa president Sepp Blatter he should step down next year. Uefa executive committee member Michael van Praag says he told Blatter he should not be a candidate for re-election because Fifa’s reputation has been so damaged during his presidency. While the likes of FA chairman Greg Dyke and David Gill were also critical of Blatter’s regime.
Military jet crashes in Southern California
Germany opens criminal probe into U.S. tapping of Merkel’s phone
The Top 5 Claims That Defenders of the NSA Have to Stop Making to Remain Credible
Military jet crashes in Southern California, damages homes
Ukraine says no humanitarian crisis, no U.N. resolution needed
More jets and warships: US increasing military presence in Black Sea
Following President Obama’s commitment of $1 billion to expand NATO’s role in Eastern Europe, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced on Thursday that the United States will be bolstering its presence in the Black Sea region.
Britain offers tanks and 1,000 troops for Nato show of strength against Putin
A British armoured battle group could join Nato manoeuvres in Poland later this year as the alliance reinforces exercises in response to the Ukraine crisis
Ukraine Military Claims to Kill Over 300 in Slovyansk
Civilians Fleeing City as Attacks Move Into Second Day
Kerry defends US recognition of new Palestinian cabinet
US Secretary of State John Kerry has rejected Israeli criticism of his recognition of the new Palestinian government formed by Fatah and Hamas.
Syrian al-Qaeda Holding 150 Kurdish Students Hostage
AQI Captured Students en Route to Final Exam
Bergdahl deal explanations flop
A special briefing by senior administration officials Wednesday evening failed to sell skeptical senators concerned about President Obama’s decision to trade five Taliban commanders for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s release.
No, Prisoner-of-War Bowe Bergdahl Did Not Get Americans Killed
What We Should Really Be Talking About With the Bowe Bergdahl Controversy
Nigerian villagers ‘killed in Boko Haram church attack’
Egypt’s Brotherhood says vote is ‘null and void’