May 2, 2019
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Julian Assange’s extradition hearings begin
Today commenced UK extradition proceedings against Julian Assange, whom the United States is attempting to prosecute for publishing documents of its war crimes and diplomatic secrets in 2010. Continue reading
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Black Agenda Report 2 May 2019: Biden’s Polling Balloon is Black Voters; “Color” Revolution USA; Solidarity With Venezulela
2 May 2019 — Black Agenda Report Black Voters Are Biden’s Polling Balloon. We Need to Bust It. – Bruce A. Dixon , BAR managing editor Joe Biden enters the Democratic presidential race as front runner. Half his voters are black, a clear hangover from the Obama era. Continue reading
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US Global Power: The Trump Period: An Assessment
Introduction: US global power in the Trump period reflects the continuities and changes which are unfolding rapidly and deeply throughout the world and which are affecting the position of Washington.Assessing the dynamics of US global power is a complex problem which requires examining multiple dimensions. Continue reading
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Assange to Extradition Court: ‘I Won’t Surrender to the US for Doing Journalism’
Dressed in jeans, a dark jacket and a T-shirt, Assange appeared on a video screen inside a cramped courtroom in Westminster Magistrates Court in London. “I won’t surrender to the U.S. for doing journalism that has won many awards and protected lives,” Assange told the court, according to a tweet from a USA Today correspondent. Continue reading
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Global Breaking News on GMOs and Pesticides
2 May 2019 — Sustainable Pulse Bayer Shareholders Vote Against Board over Monsanto Merger Bayer chief executive Werner Baumann was dealt a blow Friday at the German chemical giant’s annual general meeting, amid tensions over last year’s decision to buy US seeds and pesticides maker Monsanto, as disgruntled shareholders voted against management. Source: AFP At Continue reading
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Fans staying away from Eurovision in Tel Aviv By Tamara Nassar
Thousands have signed a petition calling on Ireland’s representative Sarah McTernan to withdraw from this month’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv. Continue reading
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Julian Assange Newslinks 1-2 May 2019
2 May 2019 19:30 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting WikiLeaks editor denied entry to Ecuadorian Embassy to retrieve Assange’s belongings https://www.rt.com/news/458215-wikileaks-editor-entry-ecuadorian-embassy/ Amid protests at Assange extradition hearing, Lauri Love blasts US efforts as ‘revenge’ for exposing war crimes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/B2t5HZw1Wk4/ Continue reading
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Venezuela Newslinks 1-2 May 2019
2 May 2019 19:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting Don’t trust anyone, convicted liar Abrams tells Venezuela’s Maduro https://www.rt.com/news/458212-abrams-maduro-dont-trust/ Change of tack? EU quieter on latest failed Venezuela coup attempt as Guaido’s influence wanes https://www.rt.com/news/458207-european-union-venezuela-coup-reaction/ Continue reading
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British MSM – Lapdog Of American Military Coup (again)
By TruePublica: The Washington favourite in Juan Guaido has spent years at the forefront of a violent campaign of destabilization of Venezuela. He has been groomed for 15 years as a long-term CIA project. It was, therefore, never any surprise to those watching that this was somehow a surprise. And of course, it is no… Continue reading
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U.S. Gov’t. Plan, Dated 23 February 2018, for Coup in Venezuela, Now Leaks Out By Eric Zuesse
A detailed plan from “UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND” dated “23 FEBRUARY 2018” was issued with the title “PLAN TO OVERTHROW THE VENEZUELAN DICTATORSHIP ‘MASTERSTROKE’” and is here presented complete. Continue reading
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Pompeo Lies, Cheats and Steals (But He’s Still a Good Christian) By Philip Giraldi
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently recounted to an audience at Texas A&M University that when he was head of the Central Intelligence Agency he was responsible for “lying, cheating and stealing” to benefit the United States. “Like we had entire training courses. It reminds you of the glory of the American experiment.” Continue reading
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Open Rights Group: Your internet is changing
2 May 2019 — Open Rights Group As technology’s effect on daily life grows, Open Rights Group (ORG) is stepping up the fight to protect your rights online. Online harms white paper published The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Home Office unveiled long anticipated plans to address pressing “online harms” from cyber Continue reading