March 22, 2019
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White Helmets Under Black Banners By Yuriy Zinin
During the recent Third Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria, in Brussels, the USA decided to allocate $5 million to the White Helmets, a decision which has once more turned the spotlight onto that organization. Continue reading
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The ICC and NGOs: Modern Day Manifestations of “The White Man’s Burden” By Tony Cartalucci
It is an institutionalized tool – one of many – used by Western corporate-financier interests to coerce and control nations across the developing world. In a recent charade aimed to boost its otherwise nonexistent credibility, the ICC has claimed it seeks to investigate the United States for war crimes regarding Afghanistan. It also claims it… Continue reading
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Fukushima: “An Ongoing Global Radiological Catastrophe”. “A Huge Coverup”. Dr. Helen Caldicot
The eight year anniversary of the triple meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility passed mostly without comment in mainstream media circles. In spite of ongoing radiological contamination that will continue to spread and threaten human health for lifetimes to come, other stories dominate the international news cycle. The climate change conundrum, serious though it… Continue reading
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Venezuela Newslinks 21-22 March 2019
22 March 2019 20:20 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting UPDATED: US Sanctions Venezuelan Bank After Guaido Aide Accused of Leading ‘Terrorist Cell’ https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14398 Venezuelan Authorities Detain Guaido Henchman for “Terrorist Cell” Involvement https://www.globalresearch.ca/venezuelan-authorities-detain-guaido-henchman/5672315 Continue reading
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The fantasy world of the Long Depression by michael roberts
This week, the US Federal Reserve Bank decided to stop raising its policy interest rate for the rest of 2019. The Fed started hiking rates from near zero back in late 2016 on the grounds that the Long Depression (in economic growth, investment and employment in the US and in other major economies) was over. … Continue reading
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All roads lead to Rome for Xi By Pepe Escobar
All (silk) roads do lead to Rome, as this Saturday Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will sign a memorandum to adhere to the New Silk Roads, or Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Continue reading
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Video: The Illegal NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia By Milo Dubak
28. Jun Vice President Milo Dubak delivered a blistering speech at the United Nations in Geneva today strongly condemning the illegal NATO bombing of Yugoslavia one week before the 20th anniversary of the tragedy. At the 40th Session of the Human Rights Council dealing with racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia, Mr. Dubak’s speech drew gasps… Continue reading
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South Africa: Democracy & ‘Father Christmas socialism’ By Terry Bell
As South Africa coasts uncomfortably toward national and provincial elections on May 8, accompanied by rolling blackouts and with commissions delving ever deeper into sewers of corruption, it is time to take stock of where the country is and where it may be going. This should apply in particular to trade unions that have, in… Continue reading
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Unsealed documents shed light on state conspiracy against Chelsea Manning By Kevin Reed
On Wednesday, the U.S. Eastern District Court of Virginia unsealed several filings concerning Chelsea Manning’s legal challenge to the subpoena attempting to force her to testify before a grand jury involved in fabricating charges against WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange. Continue reading
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Venezuela: Terrorist Cell Planning Selective Assassinations and Attacks on Public Services Dismantled
The government dismantled a terrorist cell that planned selective assassinations, the Minister of People’s Power for the Interior, Justice and Peace, Néstor Reverol, reported. Continue reading
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Vladimir Putin as Mad Max and the Impending Oil Disaster By Phil Butler
The US withdrawal of all remaining diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Caracas means the real geostrategy show is about to start. For months now US policymakers have been on the rhetorical, economic, subversive interference offensive against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. But the reasons for the Trump administration’s aggressive stance against Venezuela are… Continue reading