September 2018
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The undemocratic tide in Britain is real – how Labour reacts is crucial By Nancy Platts
For the first time, lack of faith in politics, politicians and government has become one of the top ten issues for Britain, polls show. How should politicians respond? Continue reading
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Washington’s Sanctions Machine By Philip M. GIRALDI
Perhaps it is Donald Trump’s business background that leads him to believe that if you inflict enough economic pain on someone they will ultimately surrender and agree to do whatever you want. Though that approach might well work in New York real estate, it is not a certain path to success in international relations since… Continue reading
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Black Agenda Report Thursday September 27 2018: Maynard Jackson Netflix Movie Mangles Black History; We Don’t Need Cosby’s ‘Race Man’; World War Looms in Syria
27 September 2018 — Black Agenda Report Maynard Jackson Netflix Movie Muddles Black Politics, Mangles Black History – Bruce A. Dixon , BAR managing editor Sam Pollard’s Maynard Jackson documentary currently on Netflix is lazy black history denuded of black politics in the service of black elites. Continue reading
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Media Lens: To Do Or To Be? – The Sixth Filter
In their ‘propaganda model of media control’, Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky identified five key factors filtering corporate media output: elite ownership bent on profit-maximisation, dependence on advertising, state-corporate subsidised news sources, political and legal flak, and the hyping of foreign ‘threats’. These structural, carrot-and-stick pressures combine to ensure that ‘mainstream’ media ‘serve the ends… Continue reading
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An Unforeseen Climate Beast Awakens! by Robert Hunziker
East Antarctica is a big-time global warming player. Nothing is comparable. It is the world heavyweight, and nothing can impact the world with so much calamitous clout. As such, it would be a huge mistake to discount its capability to turn mean-spirited, striking all of a sudden, catching scientists and humanity unawares. In fact, it’s… Continue reading
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Washington amplifies war threats against Iran, bullies the world By Keith Jones
US President Donald Trump used his second day of high-profile appearances at the United Nations Wednesday to amplify Washington’s war-threats against Iran and bully countries around the world. Continue reading
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Russia and the Taming of the Israelis By Israel Shamir
Russia’s unexpected decision to supply Syria with S-300 surface-to-air missile systems and to integrate Syria’s air defence within the Russian command calls for a quick reassessment of our views. It turned out that Russia is able to learn and respond in an unanticipated way. Continue reading
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Glyphosate Linked to Bee Deaths By Nick Carne
There’s more bad news for glyphosate, the active ingredient of Roundup, with a recent study suggesting the widely used weed-killer might be contributing to the death of honey bees and native bees around the world. Continue reading
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U.S. Scaremongers About Iranian Missiles But Reduces Mideast Missile Defense By Moon of Alabama
The Trump administration knows well that Iran’s missile capabilities are no threat at all. Iran’s best defense capabilities are its location next to a major hydrocarbon transport route, the Strait of Hormuz, and its ability to respond asymmetrically through proxy-forces. Continue reading
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The Battle for Our Minds By Patrick LAWRENCE
Why, after two years of allegations, indictments, and claims to proof of this, that, and the other did the newspaper of record—well, once the newspaper of record—see any need to publish such a piece? My answer is simple: The orthodox account of Russia-gate has not taken hold: It has failed in its effort to establish… Continue reading
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Defying Israel lobby, Labour votes for arms freeze By Asa Winstanley
In a historic move, the Labour Party’s annual conference on Tuesday voted to end UK arms sales to Israel. But The Electronic Intifada has learned that Emily Thornberry, the woman who would become foreign minister were a Labour government elected tomorrow, had privately tried to scupper the motion. Continue reading
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Trump’s ‘Dissociation from Reality’ at UN
President Trump had the opportunity to address the UN General Assembly opening for the second time, which he used to brag and lie, says Phyllis Bennis, of the Institute for Policy Studies (inc. transcript) Continue reading
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Trump delivers fascistic tirade at the United Nations By Bill Van Auken
In his second appearance before the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, US President Donald Trump delivered a fascistic tirade, threatening military aggression and all-out trade war, while invoking retrograde nationalism, “sovereignty” and “patriotism” as the only way forward in confronting the immense problems confronting humanity. Continue reading
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Selected Articles: China, Russia, Iran and the New World Order
25 September 2018 — Global Research Before Pointing its Finger at Russia and Syria, the U.S. Should Answer for Its Own Chemical and Biological Weapons Record By Brian Kalman, September 24, 2018 Ambassador Nikki Haley has warned Syria, Iran and Russia that they will be held accountable for their pre-determined use of chemical weapons in Idlib on innocent civilians. Continue reading
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“Not on the NHS” – from grommets to hysterectomies – unless you act now
The government plans to exclude 17 important medical treatments from the NHS across the whole of England, with more restrictions in the pipeline. A consultation on the proposals is open til this Friday. Continue reading
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Facebook’s New Propaganda Partners
Media giant Facebook recently announced (Reuters, 9/19/18) it would combat “fake news” by partnering with two propaganda organizations founded and funded by the US government: the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Republican Institute (IRI). The social media platform was already working closely with the NATO-sponsored Atlantic Council think tank (FAIR.org, 5/21/18). Continue reading
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The Novichok Affair: The Incredible Case of Boshirov and Petrov’s Visas By Craig MURRAY
The Metropolitan Police made one statement in the Skripal case which is plainly untrue; they claimed not to know on what kind of visa Boshirov and Petrov were travelling. As they knew the passports they used, and had footage of them coming through the airport, that is impossible. The Border Force could tell them in… Continue reading
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Russia won’t tolerate US biological experiments near its borders, warns diplomat
According to Russia’s assessments, the US military agency is working on the Georgian territory with biological materials Continue reading
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Syria: Bolton Throws Down the Gauntlet By Melkulangara BHADRAKUMAR
A terrible beauty was born last night with the sequence of dramatic events taking a curious turn, following the shooting down of the Russian plane on September 17 near the coastline of Latakia, Syria, killing fifteen personnel on board the aircraft. After a meticulous investigation by the Russian side, Moscow has blamed Israel. It has… Continue reading
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The Moon-Kim Summit: Mr. President, Now It Is Your Move! Moon’s Roadmap of North-South Cooperation By Prof. Joseph H. Chung
The historical Moon-Kim summit ended- after three days of excitement, hope and determination- at the sacred Cheon-ji (Heaven’s Lake) located at the top of Mt Baek-du where Dangun, son of Hwanung who descended from heaven to found the Korean nation more than 4,300 thousand years ago. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 